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State of Play Hospitality is a highly innovative creator and operator of technology enabled experiential leisure concepts. For a decade since launching its first concept, Bounce, in London in 2012, the State of Play team has gone on to create, launch and operate several more industry leading experiential brands. Flight Club offers a super-charged social gaming experience like no other, with multi-player games set in semi-private playing areas, delicious food, and amazing bespoke cocktails. Come visit Flight Club today and experience unexpected, ridiculous joy.

Hey there, I'm Jake Schwartz. It's great to meet you! I performed my first magic shows at 2 years old, making my food “disappear” for my parents 3 times per day. I quickly became interested and then obsessed with the moments a magic trick could create. However, not everyone enjoys being “FOOLED” over and over by a kid, so I stopped telling people I was a magician altogether. Growing up I hid my passion from everyone until I learned how to tell STORIES through my magic. Suddenly, people weren’t made to be the FOOL, they were PART of a STORY. Rather than a challenge of “bet you can’t figure this out," I found I could bring people together through personable, engaging, and entertaining magic stories. Now, the mission for every show is "Come Together, Be Amazed, and Change The Game." Jake Schwartz is a professional magician who has won international awards, appeared on television over 65 times, and is best known for performing in 3 World Tours with the most viral sports team on the planet as The Savannah Bananas’ Magician First Base Coach. Jake has been called “The New Face Of Magic” by media outlets across the globe because of his hyper-personable, highly engaging, and high-energy style of magic. Jake has performed for fortune-500 companies, World-Series Champions, A-list celebrities, and for sold out MLB stadiums and hit TV shows.

Based centrally in Denver, CO, as the trusted immersive production partner for Fortune 500 companies since 2012. We deliver stunning premium AV and in-house custom scenic fabrication nationwide, so your event feels seamless, looks incredible, and saves you money through smart bundling and single-point coordination. Clients keep coming back because we make production effortless, making planners look brilliant with stunning events their leadership loves.

At MES Event Group, we specialize in transforming concepts into immersive event environments. From creative design and décor to full-scale production logistics, our team delivers the structure, style, and seamless execution planners need to bring their vision to life. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, with a nationwide network, MES Event Group supports corporate planners, agencies, and brands across the U.S. Whether you’re producing a high-energy activation, a corporate summit, or an elegant gala, we act as your behind-the-scenes partner—ensuring every visual and operational detail aligns perfectly with your goals. What We Do Design & Décor: From concept development to custom fabrication, we create cohesive, on-brand visual environments that captivate guests. Event Logistics: We handle the heavy lifting, scheduling, transportation, vendor management, installation, and strike, so you can focus on your client and the creative. Production Support: Our seasoned team integrates with your workflow, offering on-site coordination, technical support, and end-to-end oversight for flawless execution. Nationwide Reach: With experience across major markets, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Dallas, and beyond, we bring local expertise and scalable resources wherever your event takes place. Why Planners Choose Us Collaborative Partnership: We operate as an extension of your team, ensuring communication, responsiveness, and trust at every step. Creative Precision: Our in-house design and production capabilities allow us to deliver custom solutions that match your vision and exceed expectations. Reliability Under Pressure: Tight timelines, large footprints, and complex logistics are our jam, we make the impossible look effortless. One-Stop Support: Décor, build, transport, labor, coordination, we bring it all together seamlessly under one roof. Let’s Build Something Exceptional Whether you need a trusted logistics team to support your event operations, a décor partner to bring visual impact, or full-service production management, MES Event Group is your go-to resource for event success.

A full-service ground transportation management company serving North America. 414 LC specializes in customized ground transportation solutions to meet every need. From single-transfers to city-wide convention shuttles, and everthing in between, 414 LC has extensive experience coordinating transportation programs of varied size and scope. We strive to provide exceptional customer service while creating a seamless transportation experience that lessens the load for our client partners and enhances engagement for program attendees.

The Ultimate Arcade Bar & Racing Experience F1® Arcade is a thrilling food, drink and simulator racing experience in Washington D.C's Union Market District. If you like Formula 1® - you’ll love this immersive arcade bar. Assemble your pit crew, grab a cocktail at the F1 bar, and take the wheel of one of our racing simulators for an electrifying experience you’ll never forget. Start your engines - it’s lights out and away we go!

If you need a high-impact experience that scales effortlessly from intimate teams to large-format corporate events—Pour Paint Party delivers. Our turnkey creative sessions consistently generate exceptional engagement, whether for employee appreciation, global hybrid events, or large-volume gifting experiences shipped worldwide. One recent holiday program continues to be referenced by leadership and staff weeks later, underscoring the lasting impact and shareability of the experience. PourPaint Party provides a fully managed process, professional facilitation, global kit fulfillment, and an inclusive activity design that works for every participant no artistic skill required.

Hi! I’m Estelle Tracy, a chocolate sommelier with a French accent and the founder of 37 Chocolates, a chocolate education company. I’ve hosted hundreds of tastings worldwide, both in-person and online, for teams and clients who want something fun, inclusive, and memorable. From wine, beer, and tea pairings to blind tastings and global chocolate journeys, I bring people together through chocolate. My clients include Google, Deloitte, and EY, and I’m a regular speaker at major industry events like the DC Chocolate Festival, the PA Chocolate & Coffee Festival, and the Retail Confectioners Association. I don’t just host tastings, I create lasting connections, one bite at a time. Let’s bring your chocolate event to life!

It all happens here. Kramers is a quintessential gathering spot with a remarkable history — an iconic independent bookstore, versatile events space, award-winning restaurant, and illustrious bar — all in one. Kramers first opened its doors amid the Bicentennial celebration of 1976 as the first bookstore/café in Washington DC. Over the years, through expansions, subpoenas, and innumerable neighborhood changes, much of our business has remained constant, notably our commitment to providing access to the best books we can procure and to the most delicious, varied food we can produce.