Successful corporate events are a powerful tool for businesses to engage clients, reward employees, and memorably showcase their brand. Whether you’re looking to impress clients with an unforgettable experience or boost employee morale with a fun-filled gathering, the right event idea can make all the difference.
With our 30+ years of experience at Active Consultancy, we love turning your ideas into reality and we’ll do the same when it comes to your next corporate event. We have put together 15 unique corporate event ideas that are sure to wow your clients and energise your employees, ensuring a successful and memorable event every time.
15 Fun Corporate Event Ideas
Client Appreciation Gala
Roll out the red carpet for your clients with a glamorous gala featuring live entertainment, gourmet cuisine, and VIP treatment. How about a theme to add an extra bit of pizazz to your corporate party? Is it time to roll the dice with a Las Vegas-themed dinner? Or how about taking it back to the 20s with all the glitz and glamour of a Great Gatsby theme evening?
Employee Awards Ceremony
Recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of your employees with an elegant awards ceremony. One for The Office US fans, how about your very own “The Dundies” Awards ceremony? The best thing about an employee awards ceremony is you can get all employees involved and celebrate their achievements, making it a successful event. You may not have won Biggest Achievement of the Year, but you could be up for the Whitest Sneakers Award, or The Messiest Desk Award. These ceremonies are a chance to laugh, bond and appreciate everyone as individuals within an organisation.
Product Launch Party
Generate excitement and be the talk of the town with a launch party set to wow. With creative ideas and experience in entertainment for corporate event planning, we know what gets the people talking and make it a fun event. A launch party starts with getting out of your car – how about a festival theme? Imagine food trucks, live music, prizes to be won, product giveaways, and an engaging cooking class. You could transform the event into an unforgettable experience from start to finish.
Team Building Retreat
Strengthen bonds and get your team working together with a fun and engaging team-building retreat. An afternoon team building can be fun, but how about a weekend away filled with activities, games or a wellbeing retreat? From a weekend in a manor, with a murder mystery evening, an escape room, or an outdoor weekend learning survival skills, when it comes to team building retreats, we are not short on memorable corporate event ideas. Check out 10 favourite outdoor retreats in the UK here.
Industry Conference
Host an industry conference or seminar to showcase your expertise and network with industry peers and clients. This company event could be held at a golf course, hotel or conference centre, but wherever it is, we’ll ensure that your event will keep your guests engaged from start to finish and you’ll remain on their minds for the future.
Wellness Workshops
Promote employee well-being and work-life balance with a wellness workshop or retreat featuring yoga, meditation, and healthy living seminars. Activity retreats, like a cooking class, are among the fastest growing in the industry after having experienced a 928% increase in online searches from 2019 to 2020. With this increase in popularity in 2024, retreats, like a cooking class, are an excellent opportunity to show your team members you care about their well-being. It is also an opportunity to explore speciality services like reiki, acupuncture, different massage therapies, sound meditation, breathwork sessions, forest walking and yoga activities.
We can help you plan a week-long or a weekend workshop, in event venues like lakefronts and forest settings to help create an atmosphere to allow employees to feel more connected to nature. This allows them to let go of their professional roles and engage fully in wellness programs with their body and minds, increasing productivity, boosting mental health, reducing stress and making it an enjoyable and memorable experience.
Networking Event
We’ll help you bring together clients and employees for networking with a difference. Whether you’re looking for an afternoon networking event with a light lunch, or something a little different featuring cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, we’re here to help you make those meaningful connections, whilst also ensuring your event stands out from the crowd.
Paint and Sip
Immerse your team in a unique corporate experience with a Paint and Sip event. This is an excellent opportunity for your employees to step away from their desks, grab their brushes in hand and be ready to unleash their creativity onto the canvas. With a drink in hand, they engage in an evening of painting and laughter, with a relaxed and open atmosphere perfect for team bonding. This refreshing break from the daily grind not only allows for artistic expression but also cultivates teamwork and camaraderie in a laid-back setting.
As colleagues mingle and share their artistic abilities, barriers dissolve, communication flows effortlessly, and a sense of unity flourishes. At the end of the session, not only will your team members have created masterpieces to cherish, but they’ll also have made stronger connections, ready to tackle challenges together with renewed energy and enthusiasm.
Tasting Events
Raise a glass with these perfectly brewed events where our creative ideas make your memorable corporate event. From a selection of best brews with ale tasting, a fashionable gin sampling or an elegant wine-tasting experience, you can treat clients and employees to an unforgettable evening where they can indulge in the finest wines, savour gourmet cheese pairings, and learn from expert sommeliers.
Team Volunteer Day
Strengthen teamwork and make a positive impact in the community with a team volunteer day supporting local charities or environmental initiatives. From beach clean-ups to helping at soup kitchens, volunteering can be a great way for your employees to give back to the community. It’s also a brilliant way to show your company’s values of supporting your community and giving back where you can.
Outdoor Adventure Challenge
Challenge your team’s resilience and teamwork with an outdoor adventure challenge featuring activities such as rock climbing, zip-lining, and wilderness survival. If you’re looking for a little competition and team building among team members, what about incorporating an escape room into the occasion? Team building events like these can create unforgettable memories. From battling it out in teams in sports day style challenges with twists along the way such as huge inflatables, soaking sponges, obstacle courses, bouncy castles and sweeper’s arms, these are certainly excellent ideas to sweep you off your feet!
Holiday Party
Celebrate the holiday season with clients and employees alike with a festive holiday party featuring seasonal decorations, music, and entertainment. Is it a ghostly Halloween party, a winter wonderland extravaganza or how about throwing a full moon party? From venue finding to full party execution, we’ll help you make your event one that will wow your clients and employees.
Virtual Event Experience
Virtual events offer a flexible and accessible way to engage clients and employees with interactive presentations, virtual networking, and online activities from wherever they are based. With the advances in virtual reality, you can all attend the same events such as award ceremonies, wine tasting or even a game show – all online. Distance and location aren’t an issue for us in our corporate event planning!
Charity Fundraiser
A Charity Fundraiser is a great opportunity not only to give back to the community but also to showcase your brand’s commitment to social responsibility in a meaningful way, making it a successful corporate event. From charity evenings to sponsored hikes, walks and team obstacle courses, Active Consultancy can help every step of the way, ensuring that your charity fundraiser is a resounding success.
Professional Development Workshop
A Professional Development Workshop is more than just a training session—it’s an investment in the growth and success of your team members and your organisation as a whole. With workshops and training sessions designed to empower your team with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to excel in their roles and advance their careers. From leadership development and communication skills to technical training and industry certifications, these workshops offer a valuable opportunity for employees to expand their expertise and stay ahead in today’s competitive landscape. This memorable event gives back to both clients and employees.
Ready To Turn Your Ideas For Corporate Events Into Reality?
From client appreciation galas to team-building retreats, the possibilities for these events are endless. By choosing the right event idea, businesses can impress clients, energise employees, and strengthen relationships both inside and outside the organisation. Whether you’re hosting a large-scale conference or a small team gathering, the key is to tailor the event to your audience’s interests and preferences, ensuring a memorable and impactful experience for all involved.
If you’re looking to plan your corporate events for 2024, get in touch with our team at Active Consultancy and we’ll help take your event to the next level.
Find out more about why you should let Active Consultancy help you create unforgettable memories here in our previous blog.
