Our 6 tips for successfully organizing your company’s anniversary!

Would you like to celebrate your company's 10th, 20th, 50th anniversary, or more? Are you planning a special day or evening for the occasion? Organizing a corporate anniversary is a wonderful opportunity to commemorate your company's history, the journey you've undertaken, and to highlight everyone who has contributed to your success, including employees, partners, clients, and suppliers. Here are all our tips to ensure the seamless coordination of this unique event!

The goals of such a milestone in a company's life are numerous. It is an occasion to look back at the major milestones of the past, celebrate everyone who has contributed, and also to look forward to the future.

By reminiscing about the good old days, you revisit the project's beginnings and its very essence. While recounting its history, you remind your employees of the culture and values you have championed since the company's inception, to which they can connect. An anniversary is also the perfect opportunity to thank your employees for their dedication, thereby rekindling their connection and sense of belonging to the organization.

Additionally, by discussing the company's future, you show your clients and partners that you are committed to achieving your goals and that you are developing new services and products that might interest them. It is an informal way to discuss the future, shared projects, and to build relationships.

First and foremost, it is crucial to establish a budget for this event (and, of course, to stick to it). This budget will dictate the rest of the key elements:

• Do you want to organize a themed corporate anniversary? If so, it is essential that the theme is connected to the company's history, values, or age. 
• Will the celebration take place at your premises or an external venue? 
• How many people do you want to invite, including employees, partners, clients, suppliers, former colleagues, etc.? 
• What date do you want to schedule it for (be mindful of holidays and vacations)? 
• Will it be a full-day event or an evening affair? 
• What decorations and activities would be perfect for your theme? 
• What type of meal are you planning (buffet, sit-down dinner), and what cuisine suits you best? 
• Do you want to make a presentation? If so, it is crucial to budget for technical needs (projector, computer, microphone, lights, etc.). 
• Do you want to arrange a shuttle service to ensure your employees get home safely after the celebration? 
• Do you think dedicated communication for the event would be beneficial for you?

You can initially answer these questions in broad strokes, then either appoint an internal team to handle the organization or hire a specialized agency for such events. Based on your criteria, their role is to find and propose the best solutions that meet all your expectations while adhering to your budget.

Do you want to make a lasting impression during this celebration? We recommend creating an event that truly reflects your company's identity.

Think deeply about what characterizes your company. What are the key messages, vision, values, or historical elements you want to share? What aspects of your corporate culture are you most proud of? Then, envision festivities that highlight all these aspects through a theme and activities that genuinely connect to your company's story.

This celebration mirrors your company, fitting seamlessly into your overall strategy while providing cohesion and meaning to the event

Depending on the event's objective, duration, and theme, the choice of activities for the celebration will vary.

Do you want to use this occasion for your employees to build new connections and foster cohesion at the heart of the event? We recommend planning a team-building activity during the day or evening. At 1786, we organize the best activities that resonate with your company's spirit. We offer options like Prime Time or Winning Bet, providing a fun and original team challenge!

Do you want your clients and partners to enjoy engaging activities while learning fascinating new concepts on a subject? We suggest a captivating Casino of Flavors in the world of wine, or other tastings of beers or Savoy cheeses before the dinner begins!

Do you prefer to offer artistic performances throughout the evening for a pleasant and festive atmosphere? We can arrange for stilt walkers, a live music band, or even magicians to entertain your guests!

Based on your theme and objectives, our role is to imagine and propose the most suitable activities that will delight all your guests.

Opting for dedicated communication for the event can significantly enhance your company’s visibility and impact. One key example is designing a special logo that incorporates your base visual with the number of years being celebrated. Throughout the anniversary year, you can use this logo in your emails, various advertising campaigns, on your products, and on promotional items. You might also consider creating new merchandise featuring the anniversary celebration, which can be sold for the occasion. In the lead-up to the event, it’s also valuable to run contests and offer unique promotions, communicating these through social media and your website.

For the event itself, it’s essential to plan materials featuring this same logo, along with a dedicated visual identity. You can print programs, dinner menus, directional signs, eco-cups, flags, banners, and, of course, the invitations that your guests will receive, all reflecting the event’s theme. As guests depart, provide them with a small gift or promotional items to keep the memory alive.

Finally, after the festivities, continue the communication through social media or by sending thank-you cards.

For organizing your corporate anniversary in the stunning landscapes of the Alps, choose the services of 1786, specialists in this dream destination for your professional events!

After a thorough briefing of your needs, expectations, and requirements—whether it’s the venue, theme, activities, budget, guest capacity, etc.—our team takes care of everything!

We will find a venue that can accommodate your guests, whether indoors or outdoors. In the Alps, you have an exceptional choice of reception sites, ranging from historic castles and wine cellars in the Combe de Savoie, to mountain chalets and lakeside hotels in Annecy.

We will then suggest the caterers and activities that will make your festivities unforgettable!

We also think through the ideal scenography. We establish a strategy for table arrangements, setting up various activities and presentations, while decorating the spaces to reflect your company’s image.

Thanks to our network of partners, including reception venues, caterers in Savoie Mont-Blanc, and activity providers, we will find the best service providers to contribute to the success of your event, based on your preferences.

After defining a program and schedule, we will be on-site to oversee the proceedings and ensure that everything runs on time, allowing you to fully enjoy your company’s anniversary!

Additionally, our private transfer service provides shuttles throughout the evening to ensure your colleagues get home safely.

Of course, the same approach applies if you prefer to celebrate the festivities at your own premises. Our team will conduct a preliminary site visit to ensure a smooth and efficient setup.


Contact us to organize your corporate anniversary: we handle everything to ensure a memorable celebration that reflects your company's unique identity! To learn more, explore the full range of services offered by 1786 Agency.