Corporate Events, Incentives, Conference Management | First Event

Net Zero Live Webinar 2023 Virtual Sustainability Event

Client

Overview

Speedy Hire, a leading provider of tools, equipment, and solutions to the construction industry, is committed to reducing carbon emissions and supporting customers on their sustainability journey. To showcase thought leadership and inspire action within the sector, Speedy Hire partnered with First Event to deliver the Net Zero Live Webinar—an innovative virtual experience focused on sustainability and industry transformation.

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The Challenge

The event needed to be both informative and inspiring, balancing technical insights with engaging content that encouraged participation and action.

Speedy Hire aimed to host a webinar that would:

  • Engage industry professionals in meaningful discussions about sustainability challenges and solutions.

  • Showcase innovative strategies and celebrate achievements in reducing carbon impact.

  • Deliver a seamless virtual experience that kept delegates engaged throughout, despite the online format.

Our Solution

First Event collaborated closely with Speedy Hire to create a cutting-edge virtual experience:

  1. Content & Technology

    Delivered from our state-of-the-art green screen studio in Leeds, the webinar combined high-quality visuals, immersive graphics, and a bespoke online platform. Interactive elements like Q&A, live polling, and audience reactions kept participants actively engaged throughout.

  2. Thought Leadership

    We curated sessions with influential sustainability experts, bringing credibility and insight to every discussion. Topics focused on industry challenges and practical solutions to help achieve Net Zero targets, ensuring content was both relevant and actionable.

  3. Engagement & Entertainment

    Hosted by Sam Quek, the webinar balanced informative content with engaging presentation and seamless transitions, keeping audiences tuned in. We also celebrated sustainability successes, highlighting achievements and inspiring progress within the sector.

Why

It Worked

The Net Zero Live Webinar excelled because of:

  • Seamless Collaboration: Close partnership between Speedy Hire and First Event ensured the content, technology, and delivery were fully aligned with the event objectives.
  • Interactive & Immersive Format: A bespoke virtual studio and interactive features created an engaging experience that encouraged active participation with 269 participants joining the webinar, with 35% actively engaging via questions and reactions.
  • Credible Thought Leadership: Expert speakers and a well-known host added depth, entertainment, and authority to the discussions.
  • Sustainability Focus: Embedding environmental responsibility in both content and event production reinforced Speedy Hire’s commitment to sustainability and inspired attendees to act.

Through this collaboration, First Event helped Speedy Hire position themselves as a thought leader in sustainability while reinforcing our own commitment to reducing the environmental footprint of events. This webinar highlighted the power of partnership in creating impactful, sustainable experiences that drive real industry change.

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