There are many types of corporate events, all have the same aim, to bring people together to exchange ideas and information or to celebrate achievements. Let’s take a look at some of them.
Training Seminars and Conferences are events designed to educate and inform. This can be less expensive than sending employees on an open course or providing an in-house training session at the company’s premises. Using audio, visual and physical demonstrations.
Award Ceremonies tend to be split into parts: drinks reception allowing the guests to socialise and network – then being seated for the formal dinner – followed by the formal Award presentations – and finally a time to dance and celebrate!
Company Milestone events recognise the efforts of employees and the advancements and achievements of the company. These celebrations serve as a way to motivate staff and act as a tool to promote your business.
Gala Dinners are held to celebrate an achievement or to provide a place for guests to network after a training seminar.
Charity Events’ main aim is to raise awareness for a specific cause and raise money. This type of event is quite often themed to increase attendance but at the same time promote the company that runs the event…good PR!
Burns Suppers are a celebration of the life and poetry of the renowned Scottish poet Robert Burns. The suppers are normally held on or near the poet’s birthday, 25 January and are sometimes run as charitable events.
Trade Shows are held to bring together members of a particular industry to display, demonstrate, and discuss their latest products and services. They normally take place in exhibition centres in larger cities and last several days.
Product Launch events are an excellent way to showcase your latest products to potential investors, and customers. This helps boost interest, sales and strengthens your brand’s reputation.
New Year Parties are a way to thank employees for all their hard work throughout the year. A festive atmosphere in which to relax and socialise with your colleagues.
All of these events will build brand awareness and are enhanced by using event theming, graphics, strong stage and set design, projection of presentations, quality sound systems, atmospheric lighting and special effects…to make your event stand out and be memorable.
If you want to chat through any of your event ideas please call Susan on 07802 226937 or we can hold a Zoom meeting to chat things through. Or, if it’s more convenient, you can email sanderson@eikondesign.co.uk