The Challenge

Utility Warehouse asked us to deliver two very different events on the same day. Each had its own audience, tone and objective, but both needed to feel thoughtfully designed in their own right.

By day, Elevate needed to unite nearly 300 senior leaders around a new business strategy at a pivotal moment for the company. This event was about getting everyone on the same page and ready to move forward together.

By night, The Big Get Together was pure celebration. A high-energy, all-company party and awards night for 650 people, marking the end of the year and recognising employees who have made a cultural impact within the company.

Our Solution

We split the day into two experiences, starting with focus and collaboration and ending with celebration and recognition.

Elevate: Leadership, alignment & momentum

We hosted Elevate close to Utility Warehouse’s offices for optimum ease of attendees. The large venue gave us fantastic flexibility to switch between plenary sessions and breakout workshops. The goal was to give leaders absolute clarity on the new strategy, create alignment around shared ambitions, and build collective ownership for what comes next. We also needed to set things up so the evening felt like a natural continuation.

The day focused on:

• A launch of Utility Warehouse’s business strategy, broken down into practical takeaways for leaders.
• Panels and interactive workshops to inspire discussion and ownership.
• A keynote from Sarah Furness, former RAF Combat Helicopter Pilot and Squadron Leader, on resilience and performing under pressure.
• Collaborative future-focused sessions where teams

The Big Get Together: Celebration, recognition & party!

For the evening, we took over Old Billingsgate, a dramatic riverside venue in central London. This was a big production with high energy and their way of saying thank you properly.

• A high-production environment that felt immersive and worthy of the year’s achievements.
• Shared experiences that encouraged connection across teams and levels.
• Live entertainment and atmosphere-led moments that kept energy high throughout the night.
• A seated two‑course dinner interspersed with the awards ceremony.

The Outcome:

• 290 leaders aligned around a clear and actionable business strategy
• Strategy clarity rated 9/10 by leadership attendees
• 650 employees brought together for a shared moment of celebration
• 8/5 attendees said they would like to attend again next year
• Overall event rating of 9/10 across both audiences

Client Feedback:

“I feel safe in their hands and have complete trust in their ability to really understand our business (and what we are trying to achieve), plus I have complete trust in their ability to deliver.”

“Really well planned and executed event… I didn’t want the day to end.”

The Strive Approach

This project is a great example of how we think about events as connected experiences, not standalone moments.

By understanding the emotional arc of the day, designing with intention, and obsessing over strategy and detail, we helped UW bring their people together in a way that felt meaningful and energising

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