Off-site industry days provide a rare opportunity to step away from the day-to-day intensity of deadlines and deliveries, and instead focus on connection, shared insight, a little relaxation, and some light-hearted competition – and with its recent Industry Golf Day, 3DB provided exactly that.
The event brought together a diverse cross-section of companies that work behind the scenes in making the region’s major events happen throughout the year.
Sponsoring the event was Ogma Safety, Aggreko, DNA Event Services, All Events Services, Rock-it Cargo, High & Wired, 3 Below, TPiMEA Magazine, Heineken, Hello! Social and Dubai Golf.
“It was great to welcome so many friends and contacts to Jumeirah Golf Estates for the first 3DB Industry Golf Day,” said Jamie Watkins, Sales Director, 3DB Event Production. “On behalf of 3DB, I must thank my colleagues for their support and pay special mention to all the sponsors for their help and input into making the day a massive success.
“This was a lot more than just a social outing; it was a way to highlight the collaboration and mutual support that underpins the live events world, and we couldn’t have been happier with how the day went.”
Attending on behalf of TPiMEA was MONDO-DR Editor, Todd Staszko. “Credit to 3DB for planning and executing such a well-run event,” he commented. “Their attention to detail and understanding of what makes the events community tick was evident.”
Shane Manning, Managing Director, High & Wired Events, said: “When Jamie first reached out to find out if we were interested in joining them to host a golf day, it took me less than two seconds to say ‘Yes!’.
“In this industry, it’s always difficult to find that time to meet up, but I knew that this was the kind of event that many of us wanted and needed. The vibe of the day was perfect, and as long as Eddie and Jamie keep asking us, we’ll be the first one on board – whether it be golf, go-karting, or, dare I say it, a cycling event – and I’m sure there is a handful of people reading this who will be cursing that suggestion!”
JJ Trichardt, Founder and Managing Partner, All Events Services, added: “It was a perfect swing with industry peers that drove success both on and off the course; here’s to many more rounds of innovation, excellence, and partnerships that go the distance.”
Adam Rhodes, Event Sector Leader at Aggreko, credited the 3DB team for the “huge” effort that went into organising the event. “It’s a fair amount of work required to bring it all together, and it couldn’t have gone much better,” he stated. “There was a nice mix of people from the industry, and we had the opportunity to showcase some of our battery and solar technology, providing energy to a Heineken bar on the course and the afterparty. Overall, it was a perfect environment to spend time with everyone that you see so often but never get a chance to catch up with properly. Hopefully, it becomes a staple in the events calendar.”
Bob O’Brien, Manager Middle East, Rock-it Cargo, added: “Rock-it Cargo Middle East are delighted to support this superb event and industry day out. The industry in this region needs an event like this where our colleagues and clients have a rare opportunity to socialise and network together.
“Live Events in the ME region is a very challenging industry, and it’s important we can take an occasion like this to mix business with some fun. We were delighted to assist and be able to sponsor accordingly, and we look forward to always being a part of what I think will be an annual event in our industry calendar.”
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