How KPMG Used AI Photo Booths for Their Anniversary Celebration

When KPMG Hong Kong set out to celebrate 80 years in the city, they needed more than champagne toasts and speeches. They wanted an experience that would resonate with 500+ attendees — partners, clients, alumni, and government officials — while reinforcing the firm's forward-looking brand identity. The solution? An AI-powered photo booth activation by PONS.ai.

The Challenge: Making a Milestone Feel Modern

KPMG's 80th anniversary in Hong Kong was a landmark event. Established in 1945, the firm's history is intertwined with Hong Kong's rise as a global financial centre. But anniversary celebrations at professional services firms often fall into predictable territory: formal dinners, retrospective slideshows, corporate speeches.

KPMG's event team had a different vision. They wanted an interactive, technology-driven experience that would:

• Create shareable moments that extended the celebration beyond the venue

• Reinforce KPMG's innovation positioning as a firm investing heavily in AI and digital transformation

• Engage diverse attendees — from senior partners to young associates, from long-time clients to visiting dignitaries

• Generate branded digital assets that guests would actually want to keep and share

The Solution: PONS.ai's Enterprise AI Photo Booth

PONS.ai deployed a fully customised AI photo booth experience at KPMG's anniversary gala, held at one of Hong Kong's premier event venues. The activation was designed to complement the "80 Years of Trust" theme while showcasing the kind of cutting-edge technology KPMG itself champions.

Custom Theme Design: PONS.ai's design team created bespoke AI transformation themes tied to KPMG's brand identity. Guests could see themselves reimagined in styles spanning eight decades — from 1940s Hong Kong street scenes to futuristic cityscapes — all rendered in KPMG's signature blue colour palette.

Enterprise-Grade Setup: The deployment included multiple AI photo booth stations to handle high guest throughput, with each station capable of generating a personalised AI portrait in approximately 10 seconds. The system processed over 1,500 AI-generated images across the evening.

Branded Output: Every generated image featured subtle KPMG 80th anniversary branding, QR codes for instant sharing, and a dedicated microsite where guests could access their full gallery after the event.

Key Results and Metrics

What Made This Activation Work

Relevance to Brand Identity: KPMG has invested significantly in AI capabilities across its audit, tax, and advisory practices. An AI photo booth activation wasn't just entertainment — it was a tangible demonstration of the technology KPMG believes in. Guests experienced firsthand the kind of personalised, AI-driven engagement that KPMG helps its own clients deploy.

Seamless Guest Experience: Professional services events demand a polished, frictionless experience. PONS.ai's system required no app downloads, no account creation, and no complicated instructions. Guests simply stepped up, chose a theme, and received their AI portrait within seconds — either via QR code on their phone or as a printed keepsake.

Data Privacy and Security: For a Big Four accounting firm, data handling is paramount. PONS.ai's enterprise deployment included on-premise processing, automatic image deletion after the event, GDPR-compliant consent flows, and no third-party data sharing. Every image was processed locally, with no guest photos leaving the secure event network.

Multi-Generational Appeal: The decade-spanning themes meant that senior partners could enjoy seeing themselves in a 1960s Hong Kong setting, while younger associates gravitated toward the futuristic AI art styles. This cross-generational engagement is rare at corporate events.

Lessons for Event Planners

KPMG's activation offers several takeaways for corporate event planners considering AI photo booth technology:

Start with the brand story. The AI themes weren't random — they were carefully designed to reinforce the "80 Years of Trust" narrative. The best AI photo booth activations connect the technology to the event's purpose.

Plan for throughput. With 500+ guests, PONS.ai deployed multiple stations and optimised the generation pipeline to prevent queues. For large-scale corporate events, a single booth station is rarely sufficient.

Prioritise data security. Enterprise clients — especially in financial services, legal, and healthcare — require clear data handling protocols before approving any AI-powered activation. PONS.ai's enterprise package includes full security documentation and compliance certifications.

Measure what matters. KPMG's event team tracked participation rates, social shares, and post-event microsite engagement — not just "how many photos were taken." This data justified the investment and informed planning for future events.

FAQ: AI Photo Booths for Corporate Anniversary Events

How long does it take to set up an AI photo booth for a corporate event?

PONS.ai typically requires 2-3 hours for a standard enterprise setup, including equipment installation, network configuration, theme calibration, and a full test run. For large-scale deployments with multiple stations, setup begins the morning of the event.

Can AI photo booth themes be customised to match corporate branding?

Yes. PONS.ai creates fully bespoke AI transformation themes that incorporate brand colours, logos, event themes, and specific visual styles. For the KPMG activation, every theme was designed around the firm's blue colour palette and anniversary messaging.

What happens to guest photos after the event?

PONS.ai's enterprise package includes configurable data retention policies. For security-conscious clients like KPMG, all source images are automatically deleted within 24 hours of the event. Generated AI portraits are hosted on a secure microsite for a defined period (typically 30 days) before permanent deletion.

How many guests can an AI photo booth serve per hour?

A single PONS.ai station processes approximately 150-200 guests per hour, with each AI portrait generated in roughly 10 seconds. Multiple stations can be deployed for larger events — KPMG's activation used several stations to maintain a smooth guest flow throughout the evening.

Is an AI photo booth suitable for formal corporate events?

Absolutely. PONS.ai's enterprise activations are designed for premium environments. The hardware is sleek and unobtrusive, the user interface is elegant, and the output quality matches the calibre of high-end professional photography. KPMG's gala is a prime example of AI photo booth technology complementing — not clashing with — a formal corporate setting.

Why Professional Services Firms Are Adopting AI Photo Booths

KPMG isn't alone in recognising the potential of AI-powered event experiences. Across the professional services sector, firms are moving away from generic event entertainment toward technology that reinforces their brand positioning. AI photo booths sit at the intersection of innovation, personalisation, and shareability — three qualities that resonate strongly with the audiences these firms serve.

For firms competing on thought leadership and digital transformation credentials, deploying AI technology at their own events sends a powerful signal: we don't just advise on innovation — we live it.

The ROI calculation is straightforward. A traditional corporate event generates memories that fade. An AI photo booth activation generates branded digital assets that attendees share across LinkedIn, WeChat, Instagram, and WhatsApp — extending your event's reach exponentially at zero additional cost.

Ready to Elevate Your Next Corporate Event?

KPMG's 80th anniversary activation demonstrates what's possible when enterprise-grade AI meets thoughtful event design. Whether you're planning a milestone celebration, product launch, or annual gala, PONS.ai delivers personalised, on-brand AI experiences that your guests will remember.

Book a demo with PONS.ai to discuss how an AI photo booth can transform your next corporate event.