Ribbit SiFi* Welcome Party | San Francisco Mint Building | San Francisco, CA

Key Responsibilities: Lead Project Manager | Lead Onsite Event Manager | Client Management | Budget Management | Venue Sourcing + Venue Lead | Catering Lead | F+B Design Lead | AV + Tenting Lead | Assistant Fabrication Manager | COI + TPA Procurement |

This remarkable dinner, hosted at The San Francisco Mint, was planned by 23 Layers to inspire and educate the attendees, all of whom are global founders and innovators within the Financial Tech Industry.

With a focus on the history and future of FinTech, the guests' journey started in the past as they traveled to the Mint in San Francisco's famous open-air trolleys. On arrival, they ventured downstairs into the old vaults for a classic cocktail glimpse into the 1920s. The bank vaults were transformed into individual Probation-era speakeasies, where guests sipped on distinct and classic cocktails. Each room had an interactive twist- The Antique PaintShaker shaking out Pisco Sours, Anchored Distilled Gin served from a vintage bathtub, an Old Fashioned DIY Bar, and a timeless champagne room. To top it off, roaming bank tellers whispered to guests ‘it’s time to head into the new era.’

Ascending from the vaults of the Mint, guests were then transported to the future. They arrived to find the days of old money were exchanged for bitcoin, and the future was laid out from there. Acrylic boxes acted as a "wallet" filled with crypto currency that was traded at the custom casino tables. Guests were wowed when their winnings were donated to their favorite charities.

When it comes to the little details, the dinner was nothing short of perfection! Each course, reflected old + new versions of the same dish- specifically tailored the menu to the guests’ dietary restrictions. The evening included magician Dan White, whose captivating performance left guests mesmerized.