Park Place Technologies
Conference during the day
The Event
Park Place Technologies is a global company offering data centre infrastructure support services and network optimisation. This event was their annual sales kick-off for the EMEA division, distilling and adapting the company-wide messaging to their distinct audiences. It took the form of a full-day’s conference with an awards ceremony and drinks reception to finish.
Delivered to all levels of the sales division, from entry-level to seasoned professionals, and both regional and senior leadership and other functional heads, the event served to celebrate the previous year and to share updates on new services and enhanced products on offer. It’s a forum to share new messaging, educate on fresh products and enthuse the team so they can be back celebrating their successes next year too!
Facilities and facts
Location
The proximity to their main offices in Greenwich and the straightforward transport links made it easy for attendees to reach the venue.
Branding
The branding opportunities offered in the space was a draw, helping them to create an event backdrop to elevate the experience.
Versatility
They loved the versatility of the Dock Gallery, which allowed them to host conference, reception and awards formats throughout the day.
Why Tobacco Dock
In the past Park Place Technologies have held their events in hotels which served their purposes, and last year had held their annual event at a sports ground. This year they decided they wanted to try something a little different. There were multiple factors that played into their decision-making process – proximity to their main offices, transport options, capacity and how the spaces flowed, allowing them to deliver the different strands of content of their event.
One of the main attractions for them was the opportunity for branding that the Dock Gallery and our service partners offered, helping them create the look that would elevate their event.
The Dock Gallery
The End Results
Park Place Technologies used the Dock Gallery, our self-contained conference space that is ideal for events of up to 250 attendees. Working with our service partners, Moss, on their branding, they emphasised the scope and ambition of their company objectives with a ‘Mission Possible’ theme, depicted with space and astronaut, quotes, imagery and iconography.
Guests approached the Dock Gallery along the iconic Quayside Walkway, taking in the dry-docked ‘pirate’ ships and views of the Shard along the way. They entered into the reception area and cloakroom where they could check their coats and bags as well as register. The central area of the space served as a catering area, where breakfast, lunch and tea breaks were enjoyed. They also used it for games and networking, with lawn games laid out ready for some competitive socialising. Poseur tables were added for the awards ceremony. The far space was set up for the main presentation content of the day.
One of our first events to work with our new audio-visual partners, Creative Technology, Park Place Technologies were delighted with their responsiveness and the quality of their offering.
Catering was upgraded to the Grab and Go menu, featuring duck and salmon dishes for a premium feel.
Tobacco Dock was the ideal venue for our event...
...providing us with a fantastic space at The Dock Gallery. The professionalism and care of all the venue suppliers and venue staff we worked with, combined with our attendion to detail, ensured our event was delivered seamlessly and to great acclaim amongst our staff as our best sales kick-off yet! I would have no hesitation in recommending Tobacco Dock as an event venue and we ourselves look forward to returning to the venue to execute more events in the future!
