The Sleek Journal: December Edition
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. And, this December, we’re filling your digital stocking with some exciting treats from the world of events and experiences.
This month, we’re focusing on tech and how it can enhance cars, concerts, cocktails, and even art.
It has got us all really inspired here at Sleek HQ. And, if you’re inspired to use tech to sleigh your next event, be sure to get in touch!
Electric Feel: Bentley Announces Its First Electric Vehicle
Combining power with prestige, Bentley’s vehicles have always been electrifying. But, as of 2026, this will take on a whole new meaning.
The manufacturer has announced that it will be entering the electric vehicle market the year after next, and that its offering will be a luxury urban SUV.
Little more is known at this time, other than the vehicle will be designed and produced at the Bentley headquarters in Crewe. But, we’re sure that this brand’s penchant for understated innovation will produce a vehicle that looks like a lounge and moves like lightning.
This vehicle will be the first in the brand’s plan to be both end-to-end carbon neutral and 100% BEV (battery electric vehicle) by 2035. And, with sustainability being a big part of Sleek’s culture, this has us charged up!
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Fantastically Sketchy: Sketchbot Is Hot Property
When it comes to AI, some people ask where we should draw the line. It seems like the creators of Sketchbot asked the same question… but in a slightly different way!
A mesmerising blend of AI and robotics, Sketchbot is able to take a snapshot of a face and sketch it out as line art in seconds. It’s really fun. But it’s also functional, particularly when thinking about its potential in events.
Imagine using Sketchbot to drive up attendee engagement and then giving them a drawing to take home that features not only your branding, but also a QR code to prompt further engagement. And, this is just one possibility!
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Making a Soapy Splash: Phish’s Virtual Car Wash at the Sphere in Vegas
With some of our team in Las Vegas for an event at the end of last month, we’ve got The Sphere in mind.
This screen is a technological masterpiece. But, its potential depends entirely on its content. And, that’s a concept that’s not lost on Phish, the band that recently made a literal splash at The Sphere.
Phish captured audience imagination by putting the crowd through a virtual car wash. The experience took the crowd through a neon swirl of water and washers before transitioning into a pink dream where a dog licks the camera.
Through audience members sharing the experience on social media, this made a digital splash as well, highlighting the value of immersive experiences in live events.
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Thinking Outside the Blocks: Play Giant Tetris in London
Fitting blocks into a box might seem pretty restrictive. But not to Outernet London.
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Tetris, Outernet set up a giant, interactive version of the classic game in The Now building. This links to six other versions of the game, letting attendees play a multiplayer experience unlike any other. This is completely free and gamers need only scan a QR code to get playing.
From the 8-bit phenomenon to this immersive moment - this 40th anniversary event shows how technology can shape and grow a concept over decades, keeping it fresh - as long as you have good building blocks.
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Out of This World: Immersive Cocktails at Avora
As a cocktail bar, how can you use technology to stand out from the competition? In fact, stand out so far that you’re on another planet? Avora has the answer.
The Avora Experience in London is a groundbreaking immersive event that combines storytelling, sensory engagement, and cutting-edge technology to redefine the cocktail bar experience.
Guests are transported to a bioluminescent forest planet where interactive elements, 3D projections, and augmented reality bring the narrative to life. The journey includes specially-created cocktails, each crafted to reflect the unique storyline and environment.
Avora’s innovative use of technology transforms a simple night out into an unforgettable adventure, again highlighting the potential of technology to create memorable experiences.