by Tim Kitchell | Oct 24, 2025 | Event Design & Guest Experience, Holiday Parties, Planner Resources, Top Considerations
Too many company holiday parties feel the same. A business lobby or rented ballroom, a buffet, a few drinks, a few speeches, and a crowd that’s ready to leave 30 minutes in. The problem isn’t the people or the budget. It’s the format. Teams crave something unique. A... by Tim Kitchell | Oct 17, 2025 | Corporate Events, Planner Resources, Top Considerations
For years, company gatherings followed a simple and tired formula. A stage, a screen, a few speakers, maybe a team dinner. But as work and culture continue to change, so do expectations. Teams want purpose, energy, and connection from their corporate events. Those are... by Tim Kitchell | Oct 9, 2025 | Event Case Studies, Events at Palace of Fine Arts, Live Events, Top Considerations
Sumo + Sushi, a wildly popular live showcase where ancient athleticism meets fine dining, is returning to San Francisco. This incredible event made its Bay Area debut with NPU at the Palace of Fine Arts in 2022. Now, Sumo + Sushi is coming back to the Palace this... by Tim Kitchell | Oct 2, 2025 | Event Case Studies, Events at SVN West, Live Events, Top Considerations
Earlier this summer, SVN West turned into a pressure cooker of rhythm and dance when Red Bull Dance Your Style brought the country’s top freestylers to San Francisco. Sixteen competitors, zero judges, no preselected music, and one rule: let the audience decide. The... by Tim Kitchell | Sep 11, 2025 | Event Case Studies, Events at Pier 80, Live Events, Top Considerations
After transforming Pier 80 into Facebook’s ultimate holiday party venue, NPU recognized the terminal’s untapped event potential. NPU didn’t see a 60-acre industrial site; we saw a blank canvas capable of hosting something on a much larger cultural scale. With...
