A festival-themed student event managed by Event Collection at Edinburgh Napier University — full of colour, energy, and seamless delivery.
The Event
Welcome Fest 2023 was a vibrant, festival-style event designed to welcome new students to Edinburgh Napier University. Our team managed the entire event from concept to delivery, creating an atmosphere of excitement and inclusion from the very first moment.
What We Delivered
- Full event management and coordination
- Festival-themed activities and entertainment
- Interactive games and challenges
- Music and live entertainment
- Professional event staff and hosts
- Complete set-up and pack-down
Creating Memorable First Impressions
Events like Welcome Fest are crucial for creating a sense of belonging and community. For new students arriving at university, these first experiences shape their entire perception of the institution. Our team ensured every detail was perfect — from the energy of the hosts to the flow of activities throughout the day.
The same principles apply to corporate onboarding events and new team integration days. When new colleagues arrive at a company, the first shared experience they have together sets the tone for everything that follows. That's why our team building for new teams programmes are designed with exactly this in mind — creating the shared memories and connections that accelerate belonging.
Event Management Beyond Corporate
While we specialise in corporate team building and corporate fun days, our event management expertise extends to universities, charities, and community organisations. Whatever the occasion, we bring the same passion, professionalism, and attention to detail. Explore our corporate activities to see the breadth of what we deliver for organisations of all kinds.
Planning a Large-Scale Welcome or Onboarding Event?
Welcome Fest showed us that the principles of great event management are universal: know your audience, design for energy, and execute flawlessly. Whether you're welcoming 200 new students, 500 new employees, or 2,000 conference delegates, the approach is the same — create an experience that makes people feel they belong from the very first moment.
For corporate organisations looking to create the same sense of welcome and belonging for new starters or newly merged teams, our new team building programmes are specifically designed to accelerate trust and cohesion. Activities like The Big Mix Up Quiz and Beat the Box create the same kind of instant connection that Welcome Fest created for Edinburgh Napier's new students.
Based in Edinburgh with offices across Scotland, we're perfectly placed to deliver events throughout the capital and beyond. Get in touch to discuss how we can bring the same festival energy to your next event.