The Franklin Institute Awards, a prestigious black tie awards ceremony, pays tribute to America’s first citizen scientist - Benjamin Franklin - by honoring the greatest minds in science, technology, engineering, and industry. New laureates are recognized for their boundless creativity, passion, and achievements for global challenges—advancing health, sustainability, and human connection.

Dan has managed the production of the annual event multiple times with each iteration growing progressively in creative design and content strategy. The scope included the ceremony hall production, live broadcast to social channels, simulcast to two overflow viewing areas, reception space, and an after party, in collaboration with IMS, Thorne Media and The Franklin Institute.