Managing events in fast paced corporate environments in Kenya’s major business locations, demands a great deal of attention to detail to deliver ultimate success. Whether it’s delivering a conference for critical stakeholders, managing an intense training program or an annual end of year function, you need your events to represent your organization at its best. As events take up a lot of a person’s time and divert resources away from more critical tasks in business, holding events in-house can be extremely costly and ultimately, take key employees away from core business.

Expert corporate event management in Kenya is now available – to take the stress out of event planning and return greater value from your events. As one of Kenya’s leading event management companies, at Lumi Events we have the experience, expertise and contacts to relieve you of the stresses of event planning. We can work within your budget to deliver an event that has the maximum impact for you and your guests.

The Thriving Landscape of Kenyan Corporate Events

The corporate events landscape in Kenya is rapidly changing with an increased focus towards experiential marketing & employee engagement.

However events held in Nairobi form the bulk of major commercial conferences and industry summits while venues such as Naivasha and Nanyuki form the ideal destination for strategic executive retreats held across Kenya. The Coast specifically Mombasa and the surrounding coastal regions have become favorite destinations for Incentive Travel held to reward top performing teams and employees across Kenya. The events well executed allow for much needed networking as well as help cement an elite brand positioning in the Kenyan market.

Comprehensive Events Handled by Corporate Event Management.

A lot of today’s businesses are diverse, thus needing to be managed by versatile people. The following are the events managed by top professionals within modern businesses:

Conferences and Board Meetings

Whether it is a simple conference or complex launch, Venue Sourcing and Audio Visual hire is an art. Ensuring that your VIPs have an effortless experience is key. From check-in to activity, planners will ensure that your guests are treated like royalty and that all is done to plan. All digital check-in and itineraries can be pre-loaded to guests’ smart phones before arrival.

Strategic Team Building Retreats

Whether it is an activity based outdoor Team Building event in Naivasha or a fun packed interactive city based program in Nairobi, our events are specifically designed to meet the desired objectives and deliver real results. We are one of the best team building companies in Kenya and we are passionate about delivering a quality service to our clients.

Product Launches and Brand Activations

Create that much needed buzz in the market by holding a Product Launch or Brand Activation. Let our PR experts manage all the publicity while we source for the perfect Influencer(s) for your launch. We will work with you to create an experience that is exactly what your brand stands for.

End-of-Year Galas and CSR Events

A Corporate Planner specializes in catering for corporate clients for End-of-Year functions that comprise of Luxury Corporate Catering, unique Corporate Event Themed decor & Entertainment for Gala award nights as well as large scale Corporate Social Responsibility events.

The Core Elements of Successful Event Management

Behind the scenes of hiring an expert planner. There is a science to establishing a suitable budget for events in order to achieve desired results.

• Vendor Negotiation: An expert planner will leverage off their ‘black book’ of trusted professionals in the Industry to negotiate the very best rates at various venues across Kenya.

• On-Site Execution: Our dedicated management team is on hand to run your event to perfection. They can deal with any crisis that may arise whilst you can network and have a great time at your event.

Why Choose Lumi Events for Your Next Gathering?

When your company’s reputation is at stake, partnering with one of the premier event planners in Kenya – Lumi Events Kenya – is a wise investment. We can design your corporation’s custom event concepts while our local event planning specialists make certain that all events are carried out in line with global standards and are also locally relevant.

A Case Study of How We Solve Complex Problems: The Problem: A financial services company organized a 3 day event for 500 technology experts and professionals in Nairobi for a Tech Summit. The event was due to kick off in 3 weeks time and the selected venue in due course double booked the dates required. The Solution: Lumi Events within hours managed to secure an alternative venue in the same location which was superior to the original and all contracts were renegotiated and completed within budget. In addition all communication with attendees was updated in one hit to include the change of venue. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the costs involved for corporate event management in Kenya? Costs for corporate event management vary greatly based on the scope of work for the particular event. Although our basic pricing package is designed for clients on a very strict budget, for most corporate events our specialist event planners are able to create custom made packages for their particular client and events. As expert planners within the industry they are able to get the very best deals on supplies and venues for their clients.

How far in advance should we plan a conference in Nairobi? How long in advance should one plan for a conference in Nairobi? The planning for a large conference should start about 3 to 6 months in advance to book the desired venues as well as to manage all the details related to the organization of the conference.

Do you handle out-of-town corporate retreats? Yes. Lumi handles out-of-town corporate retreats & incentive travel to places like Maasai Mara, Naivasha, Nanyuki and the Coast of Kenya.

At Lumi Events we have the skills and expertise to run all types of events. Professional event management of your corporate function is key to the complete success of the function. It will save you hours and hours of time, and will remove a great deal of stress associated with the planning of events and will ensure that your function is a huge success. The Function Management team will work closely with you to develop a fully customized solution that will ensure your goals and objectives are realized.

Need a Corporate Event Management services provider for your event? We would be delighted to send you a proposal for your event. 🌐 Visit: lumievents.com.ke/contact Email: hello@lumievents.com.ke