Ciara J. Connolly
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03 · Lenovo · Sales Kickoff · 2024–2026

Lenovo SKO (Sales Kickoff) 2024–2026

Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC · 2,500 attendees, including virtual

Overview

Produced Lenovo's annual sales kickoff across three formats — fully virtual in 2024, in person in 2025, and in person in 2026.

  • Delivered a full buyout of the Raleigh Convention Center for 2,500 attendees, including virtual participants.
  • Directed a general session with a keynote speaker, alongside a full slate of breakout sessions.
  • Built a sponsor area with dedicated sponsor booths and hosted networking receptions throughout.
  • Extended the brand citywide across Raleigh for the duration of the event.
  • Produced themed off-site experiences and activations each year, including a large-scale transportation book to move guests safely to and from off-site activities.
  • In 2026, transported 700 guests to a branded, dedicated hospitality takeover at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.
  • Built activations and an on-site presence at Lenovo's local HQ.
  • Included community engagement activations as part of the event footprint.
  • For the Denali theme, produced an employee fun run tied to the overall event experience.
  • Winner of Best Hybrid Event at the ICE HUB US Awards in New York City.
  • Created and implemented a full risk-assessment plan for the event.
  • Worked with stakeholders to align on event goals, objectives, and strategy from the outset.
  • Led the event from concept through completion using in-depth project management.

From the event

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