Ready. Set. Impact.
Events have power. The power to connect and inspire.
When people come together, ideas take root. Relationships are built. Real change happens.
With imagination and skill, the latest technology, and a passion for excellence, we create innovative event solutions.
Our global team of creators, innovators and experts transform events into immersive, collaborative experiences that deliver real results.
Encore. Events that Transform.
Our Story
We’ve been creating memorable event experiences that connect and inspire for decades. With a customer-first mindset and a hospitality focus, our network has an unmatched breadth and depth of event production services in the Encore network to support our customers through every step in the event planning and management process.
In partnership with event planners, hotels, venues, agencies and staging customers, our networks creates and executes thousands of events annually – in person, virtual and hybrid – of any size, at any venue, anywhere in the world. Our core values are embedded in our DNA, and our team members are innovators and collaborators at heart – highly trained experts that intuitively combine creative, production and technology services to deliver unparalleled service excellence for you.
Global Reach. Local Insight.
Our global and local network of industry experts allow us to offer something no one else can. You get the expertise of a partner that understands local nuances with the vast resources of a global leader to deliver the same level of service excellence, time after time — no matter where your event takes you.
Whether it be a hotel, convention centre, restaurant, museum, or other event space, our network has a global reach to deliver a consistent experience and measurable results.
A World of Resources
- Thousands of industry leading experts in our network
- 2,100+ In-house venue locations in 23 countries
- Global network of regional warehouses
- Global production capabilities
- 1,7 Million in-person, virtual and hybrid events produced annually
- #1 Provider to hotel chains
Consistency Means
- A unified experience for you and your participants in any venue or location.
- A partner that has knowledge and understanding of your event goals.
- Saving time on on-boarding new team members for every event.
- A clear understanding of your brand and message.
Purpose, Mission, Values
The Encore brand is built on the foundation of our purpose, mission and values. We represent these ideals in the way we serve our customers and team members globally.
To connect and inspire people.
To be an invaluable partner on our customers’ journeys
To deliver world class service, see the big picture, value people, drive results and do the right thing.
We Are Different
Innovation
Through relentless research and thought leadership our designated teams set the industry standards in innovation.
Collaboration
Listening closely to our customers is key to developing a highly personalized approach to each event partnership.
Expertise
With a rich heritage of end-to-end solutions and in-house capabilities, our passionate teams are highly skilled at delivering measurable results.
Excellence
No matter where you are in the world, our commitment to customer service and operational excellence is unparalleled.
1.7 Million
IN-PERSON, VIRTUAL AND HYBRID EVENTS PRODUCED ANNUALLY
10+
YEARS SPECIALIZING IN HYBRID AND VIRTUAL EVENT PRODUCTION
80
YEARS IN
INDUSTRY
2,100
IN-HOUSE VENUE LOCATIONS IN MORE THAN 20 COUNTRIES
Corporate Overview
In 2021, our network aligned our portfolio of companies under a new master brand and assumed the name Encore.
Encore EMEA unites industry leaders; PSAV, Hawthorn, AVC Live, KFP and eclipse into one industry powerhouse. As a result, our combined industry leadership, end-to-end event capabilities, innovative technology and service excellence delivers world-class service to all of our stakeholders across the EMEA region.
Leadership
Our leadership team of seasoned hospitality-focused experts define industry standards around the world.
Nicholas Rudge
Nicholas Rudge joined Encore in 2018 as Managing Director – EMEA, to lead and further grow our business and identify new opportunities across the re... Learn More
Des McEwan
Des McEwan is Chief Financial Officer for the EMEA region, with the Finance, IT and Legal teams reporting to him. Des is a trusted partner to the M... Learn More
Fiona Robson
Fiona is a customer-focused, strategic leader with extensive international industry experience, gained both in commercial roles with global hospitalit... Learn More
Simon Wood
Simon Wood joined Hawthorn over 20 years ago when the company employed only 5 people, rising to Director of Projects, responsible for Production and n... Learn More
Tom Povich
Tom joined the business in the role of Group Operations Director – EMEA in late September 2021. He is responsible for all operational execution and... Learn More
Amy Parkin
Amy Parkin joined Encore in 2021 and holds the position of Group HR Director, EMEA. Amy is responsible for structuring and leading HR Centres of Ex... Learn More
Ingolf Zschockelt
Ingolf Zschockelt joined Encore in August 2011 as Chief Financial Officer – DACH, to lead and improve the financial function including HR, IT and ot... Learn MoreIndustry Advocacy
Our participation and support is paramount to maintaining and strengthening the events industry.
We do so through engagement, volunteerism, board participation at global and local organizational chapters throughout the world, in-person, hybrid and digital event production, as well as thought leadership and education.
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