Office party and kickoff
Successful corporate party or kickoff
A company party or kickoff requires planning and commitment, as well as a dose of experience in what makes a party successful. Centas has extensive experience in events such as summer parties, kickoffs with teams or entire departments, release parties, Christmas parties and all other types of corporate events. We are with you from planning the event all the way to realizing it.
Understand the purpose of the corporate event
The first thing we usually ask when we are contacted about a company event or party is what the purpose is. Is the goal of the company party to reward employees, build team spirit, launch a new product or something else? Having a clear and stated purpose will help you shape the event in the right way.
The purpose should influence the choice of entertainment, time for the event or party and of course the choice of event technology. The purpose must be clear to everyone involved so that everyone works in the same direction with the same goal.
6 technology tips for the office party
- Create atmosphere with the lighting.
Different types of lighting create different types of atmosphere and feeling. Soft, warm colors make the environment more welcoming, while dynamic light shows create energy on, for example, a dance floor. - Adjust the sound according to the location.
Make sure the sound system is sized correctly for the premises you use. When it comes to sound, it’s always better to have a little too much than the other way around. It is better to play at a lower volume with a good system than to be forced to push a system to the limits of what it can handle, the result is usually loud – but poor sound. - Use projectors or LED walls.
Scale up the size of the presentations so that everyone can see clearly. Good image display means that presentations are perceived as nicer and better. Large screens make it easier for participants to see. - Shine a light on what’s important.
Use spotlights or directional lighting to highlight speakers, prize winners or important moments during the corporate event. - Take advantage of the background music option.
Choose background music that reflects the company identity and let the music play in the background when appropriate. It enhances the atmosphere, and your brand, further. - Create visual themes with lighting design.
Through lighting design, we can change the look and feel of a venue or room. It can give guests the feeling of traveling through different worlds, places or scenes. If you want to create a captivating feeling during an award ceremony, you can let the lights blink, while during a dinner you can create harmony by slowly changing the light in red and orange, which is reminiscent of the light from an open fire.
Bonus tip!
Choose the right entertainment.
Let the purpose of the office party or company event guide the choice of entertainment. Sometimes this means hiring a speaker, sometimes a troubadour and sometimes a live band or DJ. If you want tips on a good DJ who feel the room and the vibe, and plays music for the participants in front of him, we recommend DJ Inclusi, with whom we have collaborated for many years.
Common layout for corporate events or kickoff
Many corporate events follow a structure that looks like the following.
Conference on the day
Participants meet in the morning to have a conference during the day. For that, Centas usually provide professional AV technology in form of projectors, monitors or LED walls as well as microphones and speakers to ensure sharp images and clean sound. We use high-resolution projectors with large screens or high-quality screens so that the material is clear to everyone in the room.
Dinner in the evening
When the day program is coming to an end, we shift the focus with the help of sound and light to creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for a dinner. Discreet but effective lighting sets the mood together with appropriate sounds that create a pleasant feeling without taking away the opportunity to talk. As we mentioned earlier, it is popular to have tones in red and orange to give the feeling that the guests are sitting in the glow of a live fire.
Dance into the wee hours
If the evening offers a continuation after dinner, it is usually requested that the atmosphere be raised a little so that the guests can get new energy. This is usually offered with a DJ or a live band. Regardless of your plans, Centas can provide the technology and equipment for sound, lighting and stage.
Technology team throughout the company event
Throughout the event, a team from Centas is on site to ensure that all technology works flawlessly. With our long experience in AV technology, we know how important it is that the details are in place to create a successful event. We take care of all the technical stuff so you can focus wholeheartedly on the content and your guests. Whether it’s choosing the right microphone for the conference, adjusting the lighting for the dinner or ensuring the sound is perfect for the party, we have the knowledge and equipment required.
We have customers all over Sweden and can also supply technology to companies outside the border of Sweden. However, most of our customers are located in Stockholm or Gothenburg and rent projectors, conference equipment, LED screens and individual products within AV equipment.
We understand the importance of details
Centas promise is to offer a complete solution for event technology. We understand the importance of every detail being thought through and perfectly executed to create company events and corporate parties that leave a lasting impression. Our team works closely with you as our client to understand your vision and goals for the event, and together we create memorable experiences that exceed expectations.
We deliver what the party needs
Centas has many years of experience in creating memorable experiences and parties. Our staff is always personally involved and the goal is to deliver a successful event, every time. We can be your technology supplier when you know what you need, or your technology partner who is with you from start to finish, and help you pick the right equipment. You decide the level of cooperation, we help with what you need.