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... by Tim Kitchell | Sep 4, 2025 | Corporate Events, Event Industry Trends, Event Operations & Logistics, Planner Resources, Top Considerations
In our Event Horizon series, we highlight the forces shaping the future of live experiences. Today’s issue is all about a tool you can’t see but feel everywhere you go: artificial intelligence. A broad and sometimes intimidating topic, but when used correctly, it can... by Tim Kitchell | Aug 27, 2025 | Event Case Studies, Events at Pier 80, Holiday Parties, Top Considerations
Setting the Tone When Facebook wanted its biggest holiday party to-date, a cookie-cutter space wasn’t even an option. Instead, they went way outside the box and (with NPU’s help) chose Pier 80, a massive cargo terminal on San Francisco’s waterfront, and trusted...
