Case Study:

BlackRock logo in black font on a white background.

One-day AGM and Growth Seminar in London for a leading venture and growth debt provider. 

Originally Kreos Capital (acquired by BlackRock in August 2023). BlackRock is one of the world’s leading providers of investment, advisory and risk management solutions with 78 offices in 36 countries. Exigent Events were delighted to be asked to help manage Kreos’ first annual general meeting for many years, including: 

  • Venue sourcing, management and liaison 

  • Supplier sourcing and management 

  • Contract negotiation 

  • Signage design and management 

  • Presentation management 

  • Onsite event management 

An elegant seminar venue with rows of transparent chairs facing a stage with a large screen displaying a test pattern. The room features ornate architectural details, including arches and decorative moldings. A technician is adjusting equipment on a ladder, and a sign on the wall reads 'BlackRock Growth Seminar.'

Brief:

Returning to face-to-face events, Kreos Capital was looking to hold their AGM followed by a Growth Seminar, open to their full portfolio of clients. Based in London, with a small IR team and budget, they had big ambitions for this in-person event to impress and run smoothly. They needed venue and supplier sourcing, event management across the board, and onsite management. Kreos Capital needed an external event management solution that could provide an inspiring smooth-running event.  Exigent Events were delighted to be chosen. 

Solution:

People networking at a business seminar with "BlackRock Growth Seminar" projected on the wall.

Returning to face-to-face events, Kreos Capital was looking to hold their AGM followed by a Growth Seminar, open to their full portfolio of clients. Based in London, with a small IR team and budget, they had big ambitions for this in-person event to impress and run smoothly. They needed venue and supplier sourcing, event management across the board, and onsite management. Kreos Capital needed an external event management solution that could provide an inspiring smooth-running event.  Exigent Events were delighted to be chosen. 

Delivery:

Audience attending BlackRock seminar in ornate hall with speaker on stage, large screen, and decorative columns.

Exigent know that needs and timescales change. We can work with clients and suppliers when this happens to maintain focus and manage expectations. This seminar was originally schedule for 2023 but our client, having been recently acquired, needed to engage their parent company and this meant changing timescales to suit everyone. The outcome was a professionally co-ordinated collaboration between us, BlackRock and Kreos Capital.

This was achieved with thorough preparation, realistic contingencies, reliable suppliers, a supportive venue, a great team ethos between BlackRock and Exigent Events. We delivered a dynamic engaging programme enhanced by our guest speaker Professor Brian Cox. The day’s events were wrapped up by an informal Evening Drinks Reception in the beautiful garden of our venue, having managed to avoid the UK’s summer showers! 

A group of people attending a professional networking event under a canopy tent, engaged in conversation and holding drinks. The setting is decorated with lights and has a bar area in the background.

Results:

The feedback from the BlackRock team and delegates said it all and we were humbled by their positivity. A dynamic and informative programme blended perfectly with a modern and vibrant London venue, together with established suppliers and Exigent’s energy. Exigent Events was delighted to work with BlackRock and look forward to further collaborations.