The 2009 USITT Conference and Stage Expo was held in Cincinnati, Ohio at the Duke Energy Center (DEC). The event included the Annual Conference and Stage Expo, which featured workshops, presentations, and a large exhibit hall where companies showcased their products, according to the United States Institute for Theatre Technology Sightlines archive.
At the event, the CEO and founder of a design firm co-led a team of amazing architects in collaboration with Omid Saligheh-Rad.
This team was one of the worldโs top three best design winners in a major architecture design competition. They were chosen as semi-finalists alongside two other teams from Spain and Poland, which required them to present their design in Ohio, USA. Unfortunately, due to a delay, they were not able to get US visas in time and, without a presentation, placed third in the competition.
Despite this setback, the team remains proud of their work. The organizer of the event, Scott Georgeson, was captured taking a photo with their design, which was shared on the Daily Reporter website.