NICA 2026 Annual Conference
An art-heist-inspired identity for a national healthcare conference
For its 2026 Annual Conference at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the National Infusion Center Association (NICA) chose The Art of the Steal as its theme. Drawing on The Thomas Crown Affair, LMI+D built the visual identity around a silver crown, a figure carrying a framed painting, and a stylized Las Vegas skyline.
The identity had to make room for sponsor recognition and help attendees find their way. At the 51-foot expo entrance, the theme ran across the overhead span while dedicated panels gave sponsors a clear presence. The same visual language carried through the exhibitor prospectus, session signage, and details attendees could wear or take part in, from T-shirts to the Tattoo Bar.
Services Provided
Event Visual Identity | Brand Guidelines | Environmental Graphics | Signage and Wayfinding | Publication Design | Social Media and Digital Signage | Merchandise and Activation Graphics
Event Visual Identity | Brand Guidelines | Environmental Graphics | Signage and Wayfinding | Publication Design | Social Media and Digital Signage | Merchandise and Activation Graphics
Designing for Attendees and Sponsors
At check-in, LMI+D carried GSK’s branding from the registration desk wrap to the tablet surrounds, so sponsor recognition was visible at both room scale and the point of interaction. For the session schedule, we used color to distinguish programming tracks and gave each day a clear starting point, helping attendees scan the board and decide where to go next.
The Outcome
The Art of the Steal gave attendees a visual thread to follow from the first conference announcement through the closing reception. On-site, the system did practical work as well. The expo gateway gave sponsors a visible place in the arrival experience, color-coded schedules made two days of programming easier to scan, and the Tattoo Bar and prize booth gave attendees ways to take part in the theme.
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