Location: New York City and San Francisco.

Photographer: Phillip Van Nostrand

Botanical Thinking

Spanning both coasts of the United States, this global brand event series transformed botanical venues in New York City and San Francisco into immersive spaces for thought leadership, collaboration and wellbeing. Designed around a light and nature-led concept, the events balanced high-level corporate content with a relaxed atmosphere that encouraged creativity, conversation and connection.

Interactive workshops, breakout sessions and sponsor experiences were woven throughout beautifully styled garden settings, while layered production, live music and evolving entertainment shifted the atmosphere naturally from daytime conference to evening reception. Elegant yet approachable, the events combined strong brand storytelling with seamless execution across two cities, delivering a polished experience with global impact.

A man in a white shirt giving a presentation in front of a green leafy backdrop at a conference
Group of five people sitting on white sofas, engaging in conversation, in a bright room with a 'Welcome' sign on the wall, a wooden coffee table with plant decorations and candles.
A man presenting on stage at a conference with the logo 'K8 EAST' displayed behind him and a green backdrop with plants. The audience is seated and watching the presentation.
Group of people gathered outdoors in front of a large glass conservatory with a domed roof, surrounded by trees, with high-rise buildings in the background during daytime.
A group of professional people walking outdoors under a tree on a sunny day, engaged in conversation and carrying conference badges.
People socializing outdoors at a gathering in a park, with some standing near high tables and others around a pond, surrounded by trees.
A conference or presentation taking place inside a bright, glass-roofed conservatory-style building filled with natural light. A speaker is standing at the front, addressing an audience seated and standing, with large green plants and a decorative ch
People attending a presentation or discussion in a well-lit room with large windows, green plants, and a large monitor displaying a screen, as the presenter talks to the group.
A woman DJ wearing headphones and a black dress mixing music at an outdoor event, with green plants and a black screen background.
People serving themselves food at an outdoor buffet table.
People at a buffet table serving food, including spring rolls and other appetizers, with disposable chopsticks and utensils.
People sitting at a table during a conference or event, with food and drinks, and a man wearing glasses in the foreground.
A man in a white shirt giving a presentation to an audience in a bright room with large windows and green plants, with a screen displaying the Google search logo and the presenter’s name.
A woman in a black blazer giving a presentation to an audience in a bright, modern room with large windows. She is holding a microphone while standing in front of a large screen displaying a slide about Prime Day.
People attending a presentation in a bright indoor greenhouse-like space with large glass windows and a high arched ceiling, while a speaker stands at the front near a screen.
A outdoor meeting or presentation taking place in a park with people sitting on white chairs facing a large screen. A woman stands near the screen speaking to the group, with a laptop nearby. The setting is lush with green trees and a lamp post.
A woman holding a tray of five glasses of white wine while another woman in a leopard print shirt reaches to pick one up. The scene is outdoors with blurred people in the background.
Two people, a woman and a man, are serving themselves food at a buffet table. The woman is smiling and holding a plate, while the man is eating from a paper cup. There are green plants in the background and other people around.
A female DJ wearing a black dress and headphones stands behind a DJ booth with Pioneer DJ equipment, set against a backdrop of green foliage and a large black screen, at an event marked with the number 128.
Man playing a violin with a bow in an outdoor setting, wearing sunglasses, a blue shirt, and gray pants.
Two white shelves filled with black water bottles and a basket of red and white packaged snacks, with a sign for 'adMarketplace' in the middle, outdoors in a garden area.
Inside a bright, modern greenhouse with a glass ceiling and walls, white chairs and tables with small potted plants, and a green backdrop with a screen, in an event space.
Indoor outdoor scene with greenery, headphones, and a smartphone on a stand on a white table.