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Matillion’s Super All Hands Event: Bringing Teams Together

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

type of event:

Party

location:

Manchester Central

attendees:

350

client: Matillion

date: Feb 2023

industry: Tech

CLIENT BRIEF

Following the success of their 2022 conference, Matillion returned to us to produce their 2023 Super All Hands event—an ambitious multi-day experience for over 700 delegates and partners. The brief included 59 live sessions, two exhibitions with 42 exhibitors, two awards ceremonies, fringe events, and a party—plus a global live broadcast for their remote audience. With a theme centred on Productivity, the goal was to engage teams through compelling content while managing complex logistics for a global workforce.

WHAT WE DELIVERED

“We once again transformed Manchester Central into a fully branded Matillion Hub, complete with large-scale print, a vibrant expo hall, and high-touch communal areas filled with interactive experiences. Delegates engaged with features like an F1 simulator competition, branded Batak challenge, “through-the-years” photo wall, feedback walls, and a Manchester skyline colouring mural—each designed to energise and immerse attendees in the event theme.

Keynote sessions included a highlight appearance from the HAAS F1 Team Principal, with additional talks from the Matillion Executive Team. The exhibitions were so well received that they were extended an extra day to accommodate continued interest. We also ran five off-site fringe events to give each department the chance to connect socially in a more relaxed setting.

To enhance the delegate experience, we developed a bespoke event app featuring personalised agendas, built-in scanning to track attendance, and real-time updates. Our large on-site team ensured smooth people management and responsiveness, handling impromptu changes and guest support with ease.”

KEY RESULTS & IMPACT

700+ in-person attendees and global online broadcast

59 content sessions and 42 exhibitors across two extended exhibitions

Seamless delivery of two awards ceremonies, five fringe events, and a company-wide party

Reinforced strategy alignment and collaboration across the global workforce

Strong ROI through high engagement, strategic clarity, and team connection

A NOTE FROM OUR TEAM

Photo of staff member Joel

“This was one of our most complex and rewarding projects of the year. Balancing strategy, inspiration, and genuine connection at scale is no small feat—but the energy in the room, the feedback received, and the buzz across Matillion proved the power of getting it right. We’re proud to have helped bring their vision to life.”

Joel Bennett

Co-Director at Make Events

enquiries@makeevents.co.uk

0161 478 2500