26 Creative Corporate Event Ideas to Level Up Your Guest Engagement

Your brand colors are one the most recognizable components of your brand, so curate your celebration with color in mind. This Reddit IPO celebration wowed with the platform’s iconic red-orange hues. We love how the fresh fruit juice and savory orange cones, courtesy of Foxtail Catering & Events, kept the color theme going in full force.

You probably spend a lot of time on your laptop. Guests at this Dick’s Sporting Goods Campaign Launch did too — but with a twist. Mindy Weiss Party Consultants set the scene for a spectacular event with a larger-than-life laptop that doubled as both dance floor and stage. Revelry Event Designers perfected the look with a custom (and perfectly on-theme) chandelier.

An agenda is a must-have for any business meeting, conference, or multi-day corporate event. Make sure your guests always have access to essential timelines with wall-sized agendas that double as fun photo ops — like at this Forter Impact conference, designed by Twenty Three Layers (23 Layers).

Take arcade games to the next level with a human claw machine. Interactive Entertainment Group tells us it’s their most popular product, and we can see why. Businesses can even turn prizes into a branding opportunity with custom packaging. Make sure to see how Ben & Jerry’s hid prizes amongst a sea of “caramel cookie fix” and “chocolate milk & cookies.”

Whether you’re looking to throw an epic 80s-themed bash or just increase the entertainment factor, skee ball is bound to captivate your audience. For even more wow-worthy corporate entertainment, check out the LED dance floor and show-stopping band performance by Total Entertainment.

Give guests their 15 minutes of fame with a typewriter for hire. From poetry to short biographies, there’s nothing like the power of language to bring people together. Of course, make sure you check out the other Instagram-worthy details from this corporate holiday party by Twenty Three Layers (23 Layers).

Give your employees an escape from the hustle and bustle of their daily work grind with a virtual reality game. We especially love how Axelrod Consulting gave attendants an engaging reality to return to with a juggling act and a pop-maverick trumpeter. Click to see. 

Host your corporate event at a museum or gallery space so guests can enjoy visiting the different exhibits — and learning a thing or two in the process. We love how this corporate party, set at Chicago’s renowned Field Museum, spanned multiple exhibit rooms. Who wouldn’t want to party with Sue the Dinosaur before rubbing elbows with some flying pterosaurs?

Don’t leave something as important as networking to chance. Modern Party Co planned this AI-powered event for Zeta Global with an AI chat bot that identified like-minded peers to seek out for conversation. Guests had plenty of opportunities do just that at the elegant lounge areas and tented seating. Make sure to also check out the colorful floral arrangements (perfectly on brand) by The Floral Eclectic.

Turn conservations with your coworkers into lifelong memories with a lounge area that doubles as a beautiful photo op. Make sure to hire a premier design & floral company, like B Floral Event Design and Production, to create your Instagrammable setting. We guarantee that guests will want to socialize all night long.

Give your selfies a more professional look with a selfie station. Best of all, you can use the photo booth as a branding opportunity for your company. Make sure to see how this selfie station perfectly matched the color and branding scheme throughout the corporate event planned by Twenty Three Layers (23 Layers).

Make your celebration go viral with an onsite TikTok booth by SpotMyPhotos. Guests will love taking their networking skills to the next, social level. See how this dynamic corporate event wowed at every turn with a unique bar setup, neon photo ops, and theatrical performances. Going to work has never been so much fun.

Is it really a photo booth without fun props and accessories? Give your guests unique props to pose with for the ultimate company photo. You can also discover other ways to elevate your corporate event from this summer picnic event, planned by Honey & Lavender Events. Between a vintage camper-turned-bar to a cozy picnic area, there’s no shortage of summer inspiration.

Getting your photo taken just became a whole lot more fun with this active 360-degree photo booth. Make sure to see other engaging details at this luxe corporate holiday party — including the savory bites and branded sips by Pausmith Group.

Need to make your event virtual to accommodate out-of-town employees? Luckily, a caterer like This Messy Table LA will ensure that everyone feels connected with a doorstep delivery. We especially love how these grazing boxes make guests feel like they’re enjoying passed appetizers at a cocktail hour — all from the comfort of home.

Forget the saying, “Don’t play with your dinner.” Dining is about to get a lot more fun with engaging catering activations by Joy Wallace Catering. We are obsessed with this corporate event that featured everything from fishing for clam gnocchi to a washing machine bar station. Of course, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Make sure to see the PAC-MAN dance floor and mechanical unicorns.

Take your meal to the next level with wine pairings. Wine pairings create an instant conversation starter for guests gathered around the table. We also love how each menu at this intimate winery dinner, planned by Cassie LaMere Events, featured custom-made leather details. Make sure to see the artisan live at work.

Hotels offer numerous advantages for corporate event hosts — such as convenient locations, onsite room blocks, and elevated dining experiences. Check out how this travel agent FAM trip used Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans’s private dining space to network over a delectable meal.

Guests enjoyed a collective “wow” moment with these smoky cocktails by Well Dunn Catering. Other delightful sips at this corporate awards dinner included cocktails with edible ink printing and branded ice cubes.

This colorful brand activation featured creative sliders to match by Hedrick’s Catering & Events. Guests enjoyed perfectly pink cocktails and cotton candy, as well.

Biscuits & Berries Catering kept guests satiated and entertained with a liquid ice cream nitrogen station and hanging desserts. Make sure to see how the savory bites, like the house-cut signature fries, were just as appetizing.

Turn your party favors into an immersive activity. We love how guests had the opportunity to design their own lunch boxes at this Back-to-School event, planned by Sterling Social Events & Experiences. Make sure to see the unique photo ops found throughout the party. We especially love the 3D Amazon wall.

Guests received far more than a relaxing yoga session at this rooftop event at Pendry Chicago. We love how each guest found a personal cooler filled with essential refreshments by their yoga mat. Even better, the party favors matched the bright and cheerful color scheme of the mats and balloon backdrop.

Show employee appreciate with a fun-filled family picnic — and thoughtful party favors. Hollywood POP Gallery planned this summer barbecue for Blue Owl with chic picnic baskets laden with all the summer party essentials (like branded lawn games and picnic blankets).

Thanks to Scentex, guests at this corporate event had the opportunity to learn how to blend note to create their own custom reed diffusers. The best part? This immersive workshop resulted in the perfect take-home gift.