We tell our best stories under bright lights, but most people don’t even know we’re there.

Hartmann Studios is a full-service brand experience agency producing the gamut of in-person, virtual and hybrid events—user conferences, internal events, press events, product launches, parades, general sessions and keynotes to name a few. Providing content development, executive coaching, script writing, storytelling, journey mapping and set design—when we say full-service, we mean it.

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40+
Years of Experience
98%
Customer Satisfaction
100+
Global Clients
1000+
Events + Experiences

What We Do

We build events and experiences that connect, evoke and emote—because relationships aren’t sparked to the rhythm of KPIs.

 

 

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We Create With Intention + Deliver Results

From immersive event architecture and fluent messaging strategy, to impactful multimedia design and long-term sponsorships, our team of tech-savvy, creative experts focus on the big picture while obsessing over every last detail.

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Conferences, Trade Shows + Training Events

Fresh Event Strategy Inspires Innovation

Samsung Developer Conference

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Celebrations + Live Performances

Transform Raw Space into Bold Festival and Back Again

Oracle OpenWorld Appreciation Event

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Conferences, Trade Shows + Training Events

Concentric Trade Show Design Supports Turnkey Sponsor Experience

Cisco Internet of Things World Forum

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Civic, Community + Press Events

Groundbreaking Event Design Excites an Elite Audience

Chase Center Groundbreaking

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Conferences, Trade Shows + Training Events

Engage Executive Leaders in Launch of New Division

GE Digital Leadership Conference

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Conferences, Trade Shows + Training Events

Inspiring Executive Leaders in an Immersive Event Setting

Cox Enterprises connects organizational leadership

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Civic, Community + Press Events

Create an Outdoor Hub for 30K People

IBM Think

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Celebrations + Live Performances

Reward Stellar Performance with Exclusive Hospitality

Oracle Club Excellence

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Conferences, Trade Shows + Training Events

Impressing Event Industry Peers with Flawless Full-Scale Event Production

San Francisco Travel Association successfully showed off their city

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Celebrations + Live Performances

Build LinkedIn Life Through a Pandemic

LinkedIn Holiday Events

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We partner with top organizations who want to elevate their events, whether it’s an in-person, virtual or hybrid experience.

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Event Production and Trade Show Management with Jeff Bogan

What you need to know Jeff Bogan’s job is to bridge creative vision and technical execution teams for corporate events and trade shows held all over the globe. As Vice President of Production at Hartmann Studios, Jeff oversees multiple production departments to fulfill global event creative designs and deliverables for clients like Adobe, Cisco and…

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Discover How Inventive Event Production Makes Believers

Use our new lookbook to spark ideas for your event experience design.  We’ve compiled 40+ examples from our 40+ years of experience that showcase what it takes to reinvent event services: Transforming spaces into immersive experiences Incredible stages in imaginative places, anywhere. Outfitting unconventional spots and breaking new ground is our specialty. See how our…

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Messaging, Campaigns + Brand Alignment

“Story First” Event Design (Part 3): Plotting Activations

What you need to know Taking a “Story First” approach to event activations boosts engagement and makes a lasting impact. Inviting attendees into the center of the action takes them from being passive observers to active participants. Part one of our series on “Story First” event planning introduces why and how to establish a cohesive…

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“Story First” Event Design (Part 2): Setting the Scene

What you need to know In a “Story First” event planning approach, the setting is about so much more than where your event is held. Settings evoke a mood, but they also have the power to define and even change characters. Think of the deep, dark forest in fairy tales or the Millennium Falcon in…

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How to Take a “Story First” Approach to Event Planning (Part 1) 

What you need to know Setting a successful creative event strategy starts with knowing how to tell a good story. Event professionals who approach event planning like they’re drafting a bestselling book or blockbuster screenplay create a more engrossing experience for attendees. Instead of executing against a checklist, they’re plotting opportunities to forge emotional connections….

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Secrets to a Captivating General Session From an Immersive Events Expert

What you need to know Inspiring corporate event audiences to perk up and engage at an 8 a.m. general session isn’t easy. Delivering interesting and memorable presentations is an art. We asked Senior Creative Director at Hartmann Studios, Ryan Girard for his secret to helping speakers feel confident in front of a crowd. Ryan is…

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Hear It From Our Clients

“For nearly 20 years, they’ve continued to bring new and innovative ideas to ensure our event experiences are engaging, effective and fresh for our attendees year after year. We truly appreciate and trust the Hartmann Studios team and value their partnership. Above all, they are a fantastic organization with amazing people who always deliver.”
“Hartmann Studios delivered on every detail for the urban hike through San Francisco. The creativity in the lighting, décor, furniture and entertainment made for an amazing experience for our guests and it was a true delight to see the surprises unfold!”
“Hartmann Studios is responsive, with high touch concierge-like service. We trust Hartmann with our most senior executives, working with and managing content ideation, creation and on set production.”

Fortune 20 Market Leader

“What would you tell a friend or colleague about working with Hartmann Studios? I would tell them that there is no one else I’d rather work with to pull off a huge, stressful project and they are a team I 100% trust.”
“Hartmann Studios is amazing—a true partner in every sense of the word. They did an outstanding job supporting the PR team in our media activation this year, and we can’t wait to repeat it even bigger and better next year! Thank you for all you do for The Home Depot and especially the PR team.”

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