Toronto, ON – August 19 2025 – Byrne Production Services is proud to announce that we have been awarded the Esprit Award for Best Technical Production – Corporate Event by the International Live Events Association (ILEA). This international recognition highlights our commitment to delivering world-class production experiences and technical excellence for large-scale events.
The winning project was the Merz Expert Summit in Niagara Falls, a multi-day corporate event that brought together industry leaders, medical experts, and partners from across North America. Byrne Production Services, in collaboration with Gahrens + Battermann (Germany) provided end-to-end technical production, ensuring a seamless experience that combined cutting-edge audio, video, lighting, staging, and show management.
“Winning the Esprit Award is an incredible honor,” said Matthew Byrne, President of Byrne Production Services. “The Merz Expert Summit was a showcase of what our team does best: marrying precision technical execution with creative production design. This recognition reinforces our belief that investing in quality and innovation makes a measurable difference in the success of live events.”
About the Esprit Awards
The ILEA Esprit Awards are one of the event industry’s highest international honours, recognizing the exceptional professional achievements of companies and individuals who demonstrate creativity, innovation, and excellence in event design and execution. Winners are selected by a panel of peers from around the globe, making this award a true mark of distinction in the live events industry.
Raising the Standard in Technical Production
At the Merz Expert Summit, Byrne Production Services delivered:
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Full-scale technical execution including audio, video, lighting, staging, and content management.
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Seamless show control & direction, ensuring flawless transitions across presentations and performances.
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Custom solutions tailored to the venue in Niagara Falls, maximizing impact while adapting to the event’s unique staging requirements.
The project exemplified Byrne Production Services’ expertise in handling complex, high-stakes corporate events with precision, creativity, and reliability.
About Byrne Production Services
Byrne Production Services is a Canadian-owned event production company specializing in large-scale corporate meetings, conferences, and experiential events. With more than 20 years of experience, the company partners with clients across North America to deliver technical direction, design, and full production services for their largest and most important events.
