A Corporate event is an ideal way of bringing together employees, shareholders, customers and potential clients.
There are many different types to consider. If you are looking at holding a corporate event, you may already have an end goal in mind, or have a reason in mind as to why you want to hold a corporate event.
The term “event” is broad and can be applied to a wide range of occurrences in different contexts they can be large or small, formal, or informal.
This is where we, as a venue finder, can help you find the right venue for your corporate event.
Events can be split into various categories based on their nature, purpose, and characteristics.
So let us consider the different types of corporate events you can hold.
Below are the most popular types of corporate events we book for our clients:
1. Networking Events
Networking is one of the key reasons why people attend a corporate event. Networking opportunities can help grow businesses and promote collaborations and partnerships. These can be really any type of event that allows discussions to take place.
2. Drinks Receptions
Drinks or cocktail receptions allow guests to have a drink, often with food, and catch up with their clients or work colleagues in a relaxed, formal or informal environment. These can also take place at the end of a conference providing an opportunity for delegates to network.
3. Company Meetings & Kick Offs
These face-to-face events are tailor-made for brainstorming, decision-making and creating partnerships. Away from the day-to-day office distractions, Kick Offs or Company Meetings provide a focused setting for generating new ideas and completing important tasks.
4. Seminars
A seminar is a more focused and intimate gathering that revolves around a specific topic or subject. This can involve in-depth discussions, presentations, and interactions among a smaller group of attendees.
5. Business Breakfast Meetings
We are told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and in a busy business environment, this is the best way to take advantage of arranging a meeting before the craziness of the day takes over.
6. Executive Dinners
A well-established tradition in the corporate world, business dinners are often held to network and discuss opportunities whilst enjoying some great food in lovely surroundings.
7. Gala Dinners / Awards Dinners
Awards nights are often part of a larger event, but they can also be a standalone event and are usually more formal. Traditionally there is a gala dinner where guests present awards to winners throughout the evening.
8. Social Events
These types of events can be a company celebrating a milestone event or, perhaps, a more informal event such as an evening with drinks and an activity.
9. Summer Party
Often held outdoors or at least having some outdoor space, taking advantage of the hopefully (!) nice weather. Summer parties provide the opportunity to have some fun with colleagues or clients in a relaxed atmosphere.
Summer parties can range from formal to casual, offering drinks, summer-inspired menus and activities like sports, games or live music which add to the enjoyment.
10. Christmas Party
A Christmas party is the perfect way to thank employees for their work during the year. It can also double as an awards evening if the company gives out yearly awards or annual recognition.
11. Director Meetings
Director meetings are when a board of directors get together and review the company’s activity and performance. These meetings are typically held at specific time intervals throughout the year.
Teambuilding:
12. Virtual Teambuilding
13. Indoor Teambuilding
14. Outdoor Teambuilding
Team-building activities are crucial for creating stronger bonds and trust among colleagues and all three of the above can be beneficial to a company. Through various interactive challenges and exercises, team members get to know each other better, discovering new facets of their personalities and work styles. This leads to improved communication and teamwork when they return to their usual workspace.
15. Workshops
Workshops offer hands-on learning experiences and skill development. They are usually interactive and designed to enhance participants’ practical knowledge and abilities.
16. Training Events
Training can be run by an external company, or managed by an internal training department, to create or update the skills and knowledge for a particular job or function.
17. Product Launches
A product launch is an event that businesses use to formally announce the name, purpose and functions of new goods or services.
18. Hybrid Events
A hybrid conference has an in-person component where attendees can attend sessions, network, and participate in workshops, whilst also offering a virtual component where attendees who cannot attend in person can participate remotely via a virtual event platform.
19. Roadshows
A series of meetings or events that take place in different places around the country to present to clients’ information about a company or product.
20. Conferences
Large meetings for professionals to discuss industry trends, share knowledge, and network.
21. Group Accommodation
You may need to book accommodation for your staff attending a trade show or an event which does not have accommodation on site but needs to be close by.
22. International Events
International events can be conferences, meetings or internal summits which provide a platform for professionals to come together and meet.
23. Customer & client appreciation events including Corporate Hospitality
These events allow individuals, clients, or teams to experience an exclusive activity, such as golf days, wine tasting etc. Companies can use these events to either thank staff or use the opportunity to network with clients in a relaxed environment.
24. Company Retreats
An event away from the office for a few days of distraction-free socialising and team building, leaving some time to work on a business goal outside of their normal work routine. When groups spend time in totally different surroundings, stronger relationships are built, and they learn how to interact on a deeper level.
TIP: It is important to understand who the target audience is and why they would come to your event.
These are a few reasons why people attend events:
To relax and have fun with colleagues
Participate in activities
Experience new things
Do something different
To celebrate something
To learn something new
OUR VIEW
Running a corporate event is no mean feat. From the planning and coordination to the promotion of the event, there is a long list of factors to be organised and it can often feel like the work of an event planner is never done. This is where we can come in as a venue finder and help you find that fab venue for your next event.
So let us help you book your next corporate event and don’t forget our venue finding service is free
