Warburg Pincus
A Creative Christmas Networking Event for EAs
A relaxed Christmas bauble workshop for Warburg Pincus’s EA networking event, where 150 guests swapped formal introductions for champagne, creativity and conversation, leaving with handcrafted baubles and genuine new connections.
150
Baubles
1
Workshop
3
Hours
The Brief
Networking that feels natural
Warburg Pincus hosted a Christmas networking event for 150 executive assistants, many of whom were meeting for the first time.
They wanted an experience that would help people connect naturally, without formal introductions or structured icebreakers, while still feeling like a festive treat for guests.
The Challenge
Breaking the ice without icebreakers
Bringing together 150 people in one room can make networking feel daunting.
The activity needed to encourage conversation without forcing it, while making sure everyone felt comfortable taking part, including those who wouldn’t usually describe themselves as creative.
"The Bauble Bar was the perfect icebreaker. Guests who'd never met were chatting within minutes, champagne in hand, and everyone left with a beautiful bauble and new connections."
Maxine, Executive Assistant
Our Approach
Champagne, baubles and easy conversation
We introduced our Bauble Bar as a simple, festive activity that gave guests a shared focus from the moment they arrived.
Guests enjoyed a glass of champagne while creating their own handcrafted bauble, naturally sparking conversations through shared ideas, comparisons and compliments along the way.
The Result
150 guests, 150 handcrafted baubles
All 150 guests created their own bauble during the event.
The workshop helped turn introductions into conversations, creating a relaxed atmosphere where people felt comfortable getting involved. Guests left with a festive keepsake and, more importantly, new connections they might not otherwise have made.
