Cotality INTRConnect
Turned a challenging, window-filled venue into a high-impact general session by blending custom scenic design and technology to deliver a standout keynote moment and reinforce Cotality’s position as an industry leader.
General Session
Full-Service Event Production
Design & Fabrication
Client
Cotality
Event
INTRConnect
Role
Event Production
Design & Fabrication
Date
January 2026
Overview
Cotality’s INTRConnect is a premier, 3-day property insurance and restoration conference. In 2026, the gathering offered industry leaders a full agenda of keynotes, training, and networking focusing on AI, data, and navigating shifting market trends. After three years of collaborating on increasingly complex events the challenge was to raise that bar yet again, and this time in an unconventional venue in National Harbor, MD.
Highlights
The infinity ballroom posed unusual challenges for traditional lighting and visual design approach, as it featured windows on three sides – including one wall facing the Potomac River. Many, including the CEO, were skeptical of what could be accomplished; yet, our relationship with this client, and the level of trust that we have built as a collaborative partner, encouraged the CEO, his team, and his creative director to embrace this departure from the norm.
Our task was to help the team elevate their ideas into real stage moments, and exceed their expectations of high-concept storytelling by leveraging our custom fabrication and technology design. We appreciate that the CEO is keen on maximizing the emotional impact of his remarks, and is willing to reach beyond his comfort zone to achieve greater results.
Outcome
Our team created a scenic environment that combined practical stage design with large-scale digital visuals, giving the keynote a dynamic backdrop throughout the conference. A precisely timed window reveal added a memorable moment that reinforced the client’s reputation as an industry innovator.
Customer testimonials
Real feedback from the teams we partner with, focused on results, process, and what it’s like to work together.
President
“What makes it so amazing is the production level that we were able to achieve. We can’t do that without Staging Solutions.”
Maiclaire Bolton-Smith
VP, Product Marketing
Creative Director
“Staging Solutions has been an incredible partner. They are will to raise the bar. They have excellent professionals that are passionate “
Lucy De Oliveira
Sr. VP, Marketing
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/C27iJTr2_cI “I wish I could work with them everywhere. With Staging Solutions, we know there’s not going to be a hiccup.” 
Garret Gray
President
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-caY3EXbv-g “What makes it so amazing is the production level that we were able to achieve. We can’t do that without Staging Solutions.” Maiclaire Bolton-Smith
VP, Product Marketing
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_8oShJesOTc “I’ve become a way better creative director for visual approaches thanks to knowledge I’ve gained from Staging Solutions.” 
Jose Acosta
Creative Director
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/id8KvhzUWzg “Staging Solutions has been an incredible partner. They are will to raise the bar. They have excellent professionals that are passionate “ Lucy De Oliveira
Sr. VP, Marketing
Behind-the-Scenes
A look at the planning, coordination, and execution that happens long before show day.
