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Customer event: Swing the city

1930s-inspired performers welcoming guests beside a vintage car at Cisco's corporate networking event in Amsterdam
1930s-inspired performers welcoming guests beside a vintage car at Cisco's corporate networking event in Amsterdam
Objective

Organize a fun and engaging cocktail in Amsterdam for the client’s top customers, fostering genuine interaction with lead representatives. The event was conceived as more than a networking opportunity, designed as an immersive journey into 1930s Holland. Inspired by the rise of swing music, the concept reflected an era defined by freedom, elegance, and modernity.

Through evocative design and live performances, guests experienced a playful, avant-garde atmosphere celebrating individuality, connection, and joy.

Client
Cisco Systems
Location
Amsterdam
Project Director
Analisa Millan
450
Attendees
35
Themed costumes
600
“Kopstoot” drankjes
Execution

Hosted at one of Amsterdam’s most historic venues, the Electro Swing Party blended vintage glamor with contemporary energy.

Swing the City event branding displayed outside the Cisco networking event venue in Amsterdam

A retro cocktail concept paired swing–techno fusion music with period-inspired gastronomy, tailor-made costumes, and a signature bar serving Dutch Jenever.

Dessert selection served as part of the themed catering experience at Cisco's Swing the City event

Live musicians, dancers, dynamic projections, and an interactive photocall brought the concept to life.

Every detail was carefully curated to transport guests into the vibrant spirit of 1930s Holland.

Guest interacting with a costumed performer during Cisco's immersive networking event in Amsterdam
Result

The event delivered a captivating fusion of past and present, creating a night of elegance, rhythm, and connection in the heart of Amsterdam.

Guests networking inside the main event space during Cisco's Swing the City experience in Amsterdam
Guests networking inside the main event space during Cisco's Swing the City experience in Amsterdam

Guests were fully immersed in the atmosphere, dancing until the very end. Praised for its creativity, flawless execution, and immersive design, the experience received enthusiastic feedback from clients, guests, and suppliers alike. With 100% customer satisfaction achieved, the event reaffirmed Prelude’s commitment to excellence and its ability to create memorable, high-impact experiences.