Accelya Case Study

Overview

Project: Go To Market Summit: Internal Kick-Off/Keynote Events & Awards Ceremony
Location: De Vere Beaumont Estate, Old Windsor
Scope: Full Production Services
2 Day Summit
115 attendees
2 Internal Kick Off Events
1 Awards Ceremony

For the 3rd year running, Accelya partnered with First Sight and Distant Object to deliver their GTM Summit. This two energising keynote meetings which unveiled Accelya's roadmap of solutions and product priorities for the FY26 fiscal year, along with an elegant awards ceremony. Accelya’s objective was to deliver a clear message of success to their Go To Market and Product Subject Matter Expert Accelya Employees at the same time as allowing global colleagues to network together.

With full production services handling every technical and smooth running of the, Accelya’s teams could focus entirely on their people and the purpose of the occasion.

The Challenge

Large-scale events come with many moving parts: multiple presentations, live audience interactions, last-minute changes, and high expectations for quality. Accelya needed a production company who could take ownership of every element of production, ensuring smooth, stress-free events.

Our Solution

Along with Distant Object, First Sight Media provided full production services from start to finish, managing every technical and logistical detail so Accelya's teams didn’t have to. Not only this, but by combining expert production with world-class technology, every aspect of the event ran flawlessly and reflected the professionalism of Accelya's brand.

Our approach focused on making every technical element invisible, allowing the audience to fully engage with the content.

  • Audio & Visuals: Crystal-clear sound and dynamic lighting, including vibrant uplighters to create ambience
  • Stage Design & Set Assembly: Customised stages that reflect the event’s branding and This included a fully printed 6m set with custom built halo logo.
  • Multi-Camera Coverage: Capturing every angle so all speakers are clearly seen
  • Audience Experience: 6 screens positioned to give all attendees a “front-row” view
  • Presenter Support: Comfort monitors, countdown timers, and real-time slide updates
  • Presentation Management: Smooth handling of slides and live Q&A results via Slido for interactive

By taking care of these details - big and small, our team freed presenters to focus entirely on engaging their audience and delivering their message.

The Outcome

- Two highly engaging kick-off events that brought together global teams
- One elegant awards ceremony celebrating achievements in style
- Smooth, stress-free events where presenters and attendees could focus on the content

"As always, the team at First Sight Media were flawless professionals, ensuring that I, as the show producer, had nothing to worry about. I knew everything would be executed perfectly!" – Jo Stewart, Senior Vice President, Talent and Enablement, Accelya.

Conclusion

Full production doesn't mean more complexity - it means less. By managing every detail, we gave Accelya the freedom to focus on what truly mattered: their people, their message, and the moments that made their events unforgettable.

Jo Stewart, Senior Vice President, Talent and Enablement, Accelya and Rich Belcher, Managing Director, First Sight Media

Jo Stewart, Senior Vice President, Talent and Enablement, Accelya and Rich Belcher, Managing Director, First Sight Media

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