Live Union

Last week at Transforming the Conference Experience, at the stunning 1 Hotel in Mayfair we pioneered a new format – omelette talks. 🍳 These were quick-fire intros to three unconventional live experiences, delivered in a race against a frying pan wielding chef. People then spent time with the clients who led these projects, getting into the grit of how they became a reality and the impact they had. If you weren’t able to make it but would like to hear how brands like Amazon Fashion, National Grid and Veolia are reimagining their business events (two of which won C&IT awards last week) - get in touch! #TransformativeLiveExperiences 

After the great response to our Transforming the Conference Experience breakfast last Thursday, we used our ✨Experience Fund✨ to take the team on a visit to Eclipse, a spatial light and sound experience at Lumen Studios. It was an interesting use of light and shadow that left us inspired… and a little dizzy! 💡🥴 #ExperienceFund #TeamTrip

On Friday night, we had an absolute blast at the C&IT Awards—and won two awards!    🏆 Best Sustainable Initiative - Spark, Veolia 🏆 Internal Communications Event of the Year - Strategic Leadership Offsite 2024, National Grid   We’re over the moon about these wins, and it’s all thanks to the brilliant teamwork and creativity that went into making these experiences unforgettable. Big shoutout to our amazing clients Veolia & National Grid. Super proud of the team, constantly creating transformative live experiences, all while keeping sustainability at the heart of everything we do.   And, of course, a huge round of applause to all the winners and nominees! 🎉 #WinnerWinner

Thank you so much to everyone who joined us yesterday at our breakfast event, Transforming the Conference Experience, at the stunning 1 Hotel in Mayfair. ✨ A big shoutout to our incredible clients Emily Hewett from Amazon Fashion, Laura Spinney from Veolia, and Lucy Smith from National Grid for taking part! 👏 There was a real buzz in the room, and we'll be sharing some of the key takeaways soon... so watch this space. 👀 We hope everyone had a cracking morning. 🍳 #TransformingTheConferenceExperience

Thanks so much for coming Megna! 🍳

To co-opt a famous quote - writing about live experiences is like dancing about architecture. As the days get shorter and the rain rolls in, we’ve filled October's That’s Interesting with inspiring and enlivening things to visit. Grab a pumpkin spice latte and get out and about. 👣

Great to have had so many of the team be part of this fantastic, free mentoring programme that has been designed with a specific goal in mind – to inspire, inform and empower people within the event industry. ✊ Congratulations to Elevate Mentoring on an incredible 8 years of making a difference! We’re proud to be part of this journey and contribute our support. 🤝 #ElevateMentoring

🌿 5 Key Steps We're Taking to Make Our Events More Sustainable 🌿   Here at Live Union we’re always on the hunt for new ways to make live experiences more sustainable. By implementing these five simple steps, we’ve significantly reduced our environmental impact—all while ensuring unforgettable experiences for our clients:   1️⃣ Reduce Custom Set Pieces Design your event using standard pieces like steel decks and scenic flats to minimise waste and make production more efficient.   2️⃣ Go Digital  Ditch the print! Use existing digital signage to cut down on unnecessary production and reduce your event's environmental footprint.   3️⃣ Opt for Sustainable Prints When printing is essential, choose sustainable options. Repurpose large-format prints into useful items like laptop sleeves or tote bags—perfect giveaways for attendees!   4️⃣ Ban Single-Use Plastics Say no to single-use plastics and install refillable water stations instead. It’s a small change with a big impact.   5️⃣ Skip the Meat Serve plant-based catering to lower your event's carbon footprint and offer guests delicious, eco-friendly options. #SustainableExperiences #Events

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce that Veolia Spark '23 has been shortlisted for Excellence in Sustainability at The Simplys 2024 – The Digital Internal Communications Awards! 🎉 This marks the third time this year Spark '23 has been recognised for its sustainability efforts, and we couldn't be prouder. 💚🌍 Huge thanks to our incredible clients and team. Now, fingers crossed for the final results! 🤞🏆 #Sustainability #Awards #TheSimplys

Thanks Ben! ♻️