Customer demand
Create an event that gives Dept's young creative corporate culture a physical place. Where content and celebration meet.
In 2015, DEPT, a then-emerging international digital agency, approached us with the challenge of creating a unique event that would physically express their young, creative corporate culture. The goal was a fusion of content and celebration that would involve both employees and associates.
The event content
Our wild idea was to organize a “business festival,” a concept rarely used within the Dutch business event world at the time. This festival would serve as a physical manifestation of DEPT’s creative ethos, bringing together substantive inspiration and festive celebration. The program included several stages with inspiring speakers, interactive workshops and entertainment, all designed to inspire and connect attendees.
The challenge
The biggest challenge was developing an event for a company that did not exist at that time. This required foresight and the ability to create a concept that not only reflected DEPT’s vision and values, but would also grow with their future development and reputation.
Our added value
With our deep-rooted experience in festival production, we brought the concept of a business festival to life. We combined our expertise in project management, stage design, technical production and entertainment to create an event that was both groundbreaking and inspiring. Our approach ensured a seamless integration of DEPT’s brand identity into every aspect of the festival.
The collaboration
The collaboration with DEPT was dynamic and innovative from the beginning. Weekly meetings, daily communication via Slack and our top-notch internal processes allowed us to respond flexibly to DEPT’s growth and changing needs. This close collaboration allowed us to organize a festival every year that exceeded expectations and helped strengthen DEPT’s internal culture and external reputation.
The result
The DEPT Festival has become an annual highlight and an essential part of DEPT’s corporate culture. The event has contributed not only to internal cohesion and motivation, but also to DEPT’s external positioning as an innovative and creative agency. Our collaboration resulted in a Golden Giraffe award-winning festival concept that serves as an inspiration for the entire industry.
Let’s get the party started!
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