At the start of each year, we take a look back at our events database to find insights and trends from the year before. While 2020-2021 impacted the way we plan, speak at, and attend conferences forever—2022 was the first time in a while things felt almost back to normal—or at least, a new type of normal.
More than 12,000 founders, investors, executives, and press put on their warmest jackets and gloves to enter Helsinki, Finland for Slush, the world’s leading startup event. We were lucky enough to be brought along for the ride with Lightspeed Venture Partners. At the conference, we helped manage their onsite presence at Slush during the regular programming, as well as event happenings after dark (or 3:45 in the afternoon, as the Finnish call it).
Read along for a recap of the Scandinavian adventure!
As the end of the year approaches, you’ve likely heard a lot of talk about people spending time at company off-sites. While off-sites could be considered a “break” in some ways, they are a deeply valuable way to bring teams, leaders, and entire companies together to build a vision for their goals and growth. No matter where an off-site takes place, they are a critical investment for a company.
Here are four key reasons why you should invest in the value your next off-site.
