Corporate Event Planning Services
You've copped for a conference to organise. And it needs to go down an absolute storm. Before you reach for the stress ball, whether you're a conference rookie or a dab hand, this could be your lucky day. The Gustaf team know a thing or two about knocking audiences' socks off while helping clients put their feet up. And relax.
You’ve seen a boho-chic festival type vibe another company did last year. That was kind of cool. But have you left it too late to plan yours?
Seriously, outdoor summer parties are where we shine as event planners. Not many people can say they’ve played at arguably the best in the world (Glasto, of course!) and also ran tents & stages at countless others.
There was a time, not so long back, when the mention of the word team building would be met with a collective eye roll. Team building, the Gustaf way, is all about making the corners of mouths turn sharply upwards. Getting your people excited. Firing them up and feeling part of something special.
You've copped for a conference to organise. And it needs to go down an absolute storm. Before you reach for the stress ball, whether you're a conference rookie or a dab hand, this could be your lucky day. The Gustaf team know a thing or two about knocking audiences' socks off while helping clients put their feet up and relax. Like to know more about the conferences we provide, how we do it, and what we can pull off? Check out how we do conferences the Gustaf way.
You've seen a boho-chic festival-type vibe another company did last year. That was kind of cool. But have you left it too late to plan yours? Seriously, outdoor summer parties are where we shine as event organisers. Not many people can say they've played arguably the best in the world (Glasto, of course!) as well as running tents and stages at countless others. Take a look at how we elevate your summer gatherings.
There was a time, not so long back, when the mention of the word team building would be met with a collective eye roll. Team building, the Gustaf way, is all about making your team smile and putting on events they will genuinely enjoy, getting your people excited, firing them up and feeling part of something special! Our team-building events aren't the norm ...
Successful corporate event planning isn't easy, there are loads of different parts to contend with. And as much as you might think there's a corporate event planning checklist that ticks all of the boxes - you'd rather be in the hands of a team that's seen it all, right?
If you're considering working with an events agency (like us), we'll ensure that the following five segments of corporate event management are taken care of.
Our team is well-versed in providing event management services that knock people's socks off - meaning you can put your feet up knowing you've got a successful event on your hands, and your event objectives are going to be met.
Here, we impart some wisdom to help you understand the importance of experienced corporate event planners. We'll even use examples of how we've organised great corporate events in the past to give you an idea of what a great event looks like.
First of all, you need to ascertain what sort of corporate event you're planning - a conference for 1000 people is going to look very different to a summer party for a team of 50, isn't it?
Ensuring that all your attendees are engaged before, during and after the event is equally as important. We want to put on memorable events that will make sure the impact lasts much longer.
By working with us, we'll help you identify all of these things - we'll get to know your audience and the message you want to convey, by immersing ourselves in your ideas and what you want to achieve, we can help immerse your attendees in your event.
Once we understand what you want your event to achieve and the messages you want your audience to receive, we'll start thinking about the logistical factors involved with corporate event planning.
First things first, when it comes to planning corporate events, we need to select an appropriate venue. The location sets the tone for the whole event and gives your guests the first indication of the style of the event. So working with an agent with excellent venue-finding services is crucial. Take an in depth look at how we do it with our ultimate guide on venue finding.
When you're selecting a venue, here are a few things you must take into account:
Location - the venue needs to be accessible to drivers and non-drivers alike. If you're hosting a local event, you'll need to look closer to home. Consider transport links if it's a big event, like a conference.
Parking - for those big events, you need to make sure there's ample parking. Straightforward, maybe, but a lack of parking can easily start your event off on the wrong foot.
Capacity - the venue will likely be your biggest expenditure, so it needs to be suitable - there's no need to rent a huge space for a small venue. The capacity and size of your party will impact health and safety arrangements too, so you can't corners and overbook a venue.
Layout and accessibility - utilise floor plans and maps of venues to ascertain whether a venue is appropriate for everyone. Amenities, activities and attendance can all be impacted by a poor layout.
Sometimes finding the perfect venue means sacrificing catering or hospitality services. This could be as simple as hiring a marquee or as complex as organising a catered party with a disco.
When you're at the initial stages of planning a corporate event, you should already have an idea about how you'll keep your attendees fed and watered. A lot of venues will already offer catering and hospitality services, but you may want to take it to the next level, e.g. with a themed bar or activity.
If you need a hand with the catering and hospitality aspects of your corporate event, don't worry - we can help. Get in touch with our team to talk about your project.
Going back to the message you want to send the attendees of your event, the entertainment aspect will play a considerable part - especially if it's a team-building activity or day.
Long gone are the days of sitting in a group discussing how a farmer will get a fox, chicken and bag of grain across a river in one piece. You need to make sure you're offering engaging events that offer something different, ensuring it's a day to remember!
We excel in organising team-building activities and events that get people excited. After all, the more engaged your team are, the better they're going to perform.
In addition to organising entertainment or team-building activities that make people smile, a great event looks and sounds wonderful too. You won't find any comic sans printouts at our corporate events.
The audio-visual aspects of event design that you must consider include:
Set and lighting design
Video production
Building and installation
Operation and support
Taking a bold approach to your event's audio-visual services will pay off, so make sure your event production gets as much attention as the other areas of consideration that we've covered.
As well as being incredibly passionate about what we do, we've also organised, designed and helped plan a smorgasbord of events for different clients and events.
We're a corporate event management agency that doesn't take a one-size-fits-all approach. We're here to make employees smile, improve their work life and create events that excite employers and workplaces that inspire.
So, if you're fed up with stale corporate gigs and events and you want to do something properly memorable, get in touch with us. We're the corporate events agency for you.
In the last few years, we've taken the reigns as event planners for different types of companies, serving different purposes for different audiences. From product launches to team-building events and conferences, we know what successful event management looks like.
Our expert team can help you plan, design and host the following (and much more):
We mentioned these earlier - but remember, we're professionals at engaging your team, and we've put on business events for some of the biggest names in the business.
Festivals can be magical places. The thud of the bass drum. The heat from the crowd. The smell of the outdoors. The euphoria of that perfect singalong moment with your arm around your best friend. Beer in hand. It can be hard to beat from an experience perspective... This is something we know all about, festivals are an integral part of our journey as event planners, our festival experience is second to none.
We love a good creative-themed event at Gustaf. Your people will, too. A strong visual identity can be the event glue that holds a shared experience together, creating clarity and consistency at every touchpoint.
Get in touch with us today and we'd be happy to go over any questions that you may have and go over the event planning services we offer, our team will be sure to guide you every step of the way with the planning of your future events. If you fancy having a look at all the various types of events that we here at Gustaf can offer, visit our full events page for a look and some inspiration.