New Year’s Corporate Party: Five Ideas for the Event

What happens at each corporate event largely depends on the company’s culture. Some celebrate like a family, while others invite celebrities and talk about the event for a long time. In any case, we all love New Year, celebrate it, and exchange gifts—employees with each other, the boss with subordinates, and, importantly, gifts for employees’ children. We also decorate our workplaces to mark the year beautifully.

This year, Presentica featured many stands dedicated to New Year. An overview of the 2024 exhibition participants was made here.

If you still haven’t decided on your corporate New Year’s direction, here are a few ideas to plan it out.

1. Choose an original theme for the event

The theme sets the mood for the entire evening. Here are a few ideas:

Classic themes:

• Masquerade Ball: Dress code – evening gowns and masks. The elegant atmosphere will create a sense of celebration.

• Retro Party: Get inspired by the 80s, 90s, or Gatsby style. Music, costumes, and décor will add nostalgic magic.
• Winter Fairy Tale: Snowy decorations, white costumes, and icy cocktails will create an atmosphere of winter enchantment.

Modern and creative themes:

• Cyber Future: Glowing décor elements, futuristic costumes, VR areas, and interactive shows.
• Film Festival: Dress code inspired by favorite movies, photo zones with an Oscar-style carpet, and awards for “best project of the year.”
• Around the World Trip: Each zone symbolizes a country, featuring its cuisine, music, and dcor.

2. Organize Activities

Here’s what else you can incorporate into your corporate party:

• Quests: A themed quest with tasks related to the company’s history or its values.

• Karaoke Battle: Competitions for the best performance of holiday hits.
• Creative Workshops: Handmade gifts (e.g., decorating Christmas ornaments or candle making).
• Interactive Show: Magicians, stand-up comedians, or live music—anything that fits the chosen theme.

3. Order Gifts for Employees and Top Managers

Every year, you struggle to come up with new ideas? It feels like everything’s been done! Presentica offered many great corporate gift ideas, but maybe you’ve forgotten them?

Here’s our mini-list of ideas:

For Employees:

• Personalized Gifts: For example, personalized thermoses, notebooks, or blankets.

• Tech Gadgets: Mini speakers, power banks, or desk organizers.

• Experiences over things: Certificates for cooking classes, massage sessions, or movie tickets.

For Top Managers:

• Exclusive Souvenirs: Handcrafted custom gifts, such as figurines featuring corporate symbols.

Christmas ornaments presented at Presentica this year make fitting gifts for both employees and top managers. The GIFT ARCHE ornaments and Tavolga ceramics holiday collection.

• Premium Items: Leather desk accessories, liquor sets, or rare books..

• Experience Gifts: Helicopter flights, spa retreats, or tickets to sporting events.

4. Don’t Forget About Decor and Atmosphere

Decor sets the mood, so pay attention to details:

• Striking Photo Zone: Set up a space where guests can take memorable photos.
• Music: Live orchestra or a DJ with a playlist of popular tracks.
• Lighting Effects: Venue lighting and projections with holiday themes.

5. End the evening with a surprise

Let the finale of the event leave a pleasant aftertaste:

• A raffle of valuable prizes.
• An energetic flash mob with all employees participating.
• A collective video message for the upcoming year with wishes for each other.

The New Year corporate party is not only a celebration but also a strategic tool for team building. We all create the atmosphere together, and it’s great if the entire team participates in the preparation. Let the celebration leave the warmest memories.