The Global Innovation Summit headquarters buzzed with activity as Maya flashed her consultant badge at the security checkpoint. Three weeks until the main event, and already the massive convention center hummed with preparatory work. Construction crews installed temporary stages while tech teams tested projection systems and sound equipment.
"Dr. Chen," the security officer nodded, examining her credentials carefully before returning them. "You're cleared for sections A through D only. Please stay within designated areas."
Maya nodded and moved through the gate, feeling the vibrations of power tools on the floor. She'd convinced her Bureau supervisor that evaluating the venue's acoustic properties was standard procedure after previous incidents. It wasn't exactly a lie—she did intend to
