Event Case Studies
Here’s a look at just some of our recent success stories.
Global CMO & CEO Leadership Summit at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara
Event Purpose
BDI Events partnered with a leading research-based global association to produce an exclusive, high-profile gathering of more than 300 CMOs and CEOs from top corporations around the world. Designed as both a premier networking forum and a catalyst for executive-level learning, the multi-day experience emphasized clarity of content, seamless logistics and elevated touchpoints at every turn.
Our client is known for its rigorous, data-driven approach, making measurable impact a top priority. Under BDI’s full-service event management, this year’s program achieved an unprecedented Net Promoter Score of 86%, a major leap from its historic mid-70s ratings. This result marked the highest score in the event’s history and placed the program firmly in “world-class” territory.
BDI managed the event end-to-end, overseeing all strategy, production and execution. This included content development, staging and AV, F&B design, evening events, vendor and sponsor management, and onsite logistics. The program featured dynamic general sessions, focused deep-dive breakouts, more than 30 custom sponsor activations and four simultaneous offsite networking experiences designed to drive meaningful peer connection.
Hosted at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara, the event delivered a refined environment that matched the caliber of its attendees—ultimately setting a new benchmark for the client’s annual flagship gathering.
Event Attendance
300+ CMOs and CEOs
Global Tech Company Sales Kick-Off
Event Purpose
Hosted in San Diego, CA, this tech sales kick-off was an extensive, informative and highly engaging 5-day event. For this successful corporate event, BDI’s event planning team oversaw the production of every facet, including:
The opening night and its racecar-themed reception
Daily plenary sessions and simultaneous breakout sessions
A total of 7 simultaneous private dinners located throughout downtown San Diego
Coordinated transportation for all 650 guests to and from the airport and offsite events
The closing evening gala held outdoors on the San Diego Bay
Event Attendance
650 attendees
President’s Club Sales Incentive Trip
Event Purpose
This client hired us to help them reward their top 30 sales representatives with 3 nights/4 days in Bermuda. Joining the sales team were their own personal guests as well as the company’s C-Suite team.
BDI provided full-service planning for this trip, including:
Sourcing ideas for potential destinations
Negotiating the selected venue’s contract
Designing the evening events, complete with entertainment, décor, food and beverage
Arranging for airport transportation and on-the-ground transport for all guests
Pitching and securing (4) activities/excursions for attendees to choose from
Overseeing guest rooming list and billing
Securing branded gifts for attendees
Designing attendee communications/promotions/signage
Event Attendance
30 attendees
Executive Corporate Roadshow
Event Purpose
BDI Events led the strategic planning and execution of a multi-city executive education series for a leading corporate tech company. Hosted over the course of two months in key markets, including San Diego, Dallas, New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington D.C. and Atlanta, each one-day event featured thought-leadership presentations by C-suite executives, followed by curated networking experiences over lunch or dinner.
Event Attendance
100-150 attendees
Customer Experience Roadshow
Event Purpose
Each year for California’s Destination Marketing Organization, BDI Events plans and manages four roadshows that promote tourism to California. The roadshow visited various cities, such as Chicago, Washington D.C., Atlanta and Minneapolis. During these events, 20-25 local Convention & Visitors Bureau partners from across the state travel to U.S. cities to connect with potential clients and promote California as a premier location for meetings and events. For each roadshow, we manage the selection and coordination of high-end F&B, experiential activities (ex. MLB games), gifting experiences, and DOM branding and decor.
Event Attendance
80-130 attendees