Siemens Government Technologies - Innovation & Collaboration Center

A Portal to Secure Innovation

The Vision: Telling the Siemens Story, Securely

For Siemens Government Technologies, the objective was clear: create a D.C.-area experience center where the Siemens story could be told, explored, and co-authored with clients. The Center is a space to conduct business at the highest executive level—a space that inspires, fosters trust, and leaves a lasting impression on every visitor.

Security was non-negotiable. Every piece of technology, every connection, was scrutinized to meet GCC-High compliance—ensuring the space wasn’t just innovative, but impenetrable.

Intentional Design for Memorable Engagement

The design philosophy blends timeless sophistication with cutting-edge flexibility. Walls double as canvases, shifting color and energy with a touch—tailored instantly to match client brands, Siemens blue, or the mood of the moment. Lighting, sound, and motion work together to guide the narrative and keep attention focused.

Space is divided intentionally: the lounge for arrival and casual conversation; the immersive theater for big-picture storytelling; the requirements room for deep dives; and the workshop for hands-on collaboration. Distinct portals create physical and psychological transitions, focusing the visitor’s attention as they move through each chapter of the Siemens experience.

Technology Integration: Flexibility Meets Security

The technology suite is as robust as it is secure:
• Biamp audio ensures every voice is heard, whether at the table or across the world.
• Atlona switching and distribution powers seamless transitions and quick reconfigurations.
• Yealink Teams systems match other Siemens innovation centers, enabling flawless multi-site video collaboration.
• BrightSign digital signage and content management delivers reliable, high-impact visuals across the space.
• Custom LED wall with glass whiteboard: The centerpiece of the workshop. A glass pane floats in front of an ultra-wide LED display, transforming into a writable surface. UV lighting makes neon markers glow vividly, ensuring handwritten notes pop against any digital backdrop. A ceiling-mounted camera, triggered by the touch panel, captures whiteboard content on demand for instant sharing or archiving.

The entire environment is orchestrated from a single touchscreen: hosts can set lighting, theme, LED effects, and AV presets at the push of a button—blending technology into the background so ideas can take center stage.

Reception and Impact

Since opening, the Federal Innovation & Collaboration Center has become a source of pride within Siemens Government Technologies, and a benchmark for executive meeting environments in the federal sector. Internally, the space is hailed as transformative—a venue that doesn’t just support business, but elevates it.