by Tim Kitchell | Nov 6, 2025 | Corporate Events, Live Events, Planner Resources, Top Considerations
Many big cities host events, but not all of them have soul. You can’t quite put your finger on it, but something about them just feels bland or straight up forgettable. They’ll work in a pinch for events, but just don’t have the natural draw of being...
by Tim Kitchell | Oct 31, 2025 | Corporate Events, Event Industry Trends, Planner Resources, Top Considerations
Events bring people together, but they also consume resources fast. A single multi-day conference can produce several tons of waste, and generate significant carbon emissions through travel, electricity, and shipping. As a whole, the global event industry generates a...
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...