Nordex UK 2026 Kick Off Conference Team Building Series
About Nordex
Nordex Group is a global manufacturer and service provider of onshore wind turbines, with more than 10,000 employees worldwide and operations in over 40 markets. Founded in 1985, the business plays a major role in supporting the transition to renewable energy through the development, manufacture, installation and servicing of wind energy solutions.
The Brief
We were delighted to be asked to support Nordex UK with their 2026 Kick Off Conference Team Building Series — a multi-location programme designed to bring teams together, share business updates and start the year with energy, connection and momentum.
The brief was to create a seamless experience across multiple locations, combining the practical demands of conference logistics with engaging team building that reflected Nordex’s culture and objectives.
Our Role
Working closely with the Nordex team, we sourced and secured six venues across the UK and Republic of Ireland, managing the event experience from end to end. This included:
-
venue finding and booking
-
bedroom coordination
-
menu planning
-
conference room layout
-
AV and event setup logistics
Our aim was to make each event easy to deliver, professionally run and consistent in quality, while still allowing each session to feel fresh, energetic and relevant for attendees.
The Conference Format
Each of the six events began with an important business update from Nordex’s senior leadership team, setting the tone for the day and giving colleagues the opportunity to hear key messages firsthand.
From there, the programme moved into a facilitated team building session using our Building Bridges format. This was a particularly strong fit for Nordex. Not only did the theme link neatly with their wider messaging, but the project-based structure also created a natural bridge between the business-focused opening session and the more light-hearted, collaborative elements that followed.
After a two-course lunch, the tone shifted again as we raised the energy with our Taskmasters experience — a fast-paced, competitive and highly interactive session designed to inject fun, humour and shared experience into the day.
Each event concluded with internal recognition and the announcement of the winning team, giving every session a strong finish and a sense of celebration.
The Outcome
Across all six events, the series delivered exactly what Nordex wanted: a balance of clear business communication, cross-team interaction and genuinely enjoyable shared experiences.
The combination of structured conference content and purposeful team building helped create opportunities for employees to connect with colleagues from other departments, meet new team members and spend time working together in a different context.
The feedback showed that people valued not only the fun and competitive nature of the activities, but also the chance to build relationships, be creative and see leadership actively participating in the experience.
What Participants Said
Feedback from attendees included:
“Great event and good provider.”
“Just great to do fun things and have a bit of humour.”
“The team building and the participation from the leadership.”
“The EML team were very engaging, professional and entertaining.”
“Good to meet different people.”
“The team-building elements were great. Especially the bridge building. Really enjoyed that.”
“The second half of the day where creativity was involved — I loved seeing everyone’s ideas come to life.”
“Taskmaster games were genuinely fun.”
“Enjoyed that it was a mix of content but fun events with different people in the company. It was nice to get away from the desk and work with other people for a change.”
“Meeting so many new people across different departments.”
“I enjoyed the day, meeting new team members and mutually discussing how we can work together.”
Summary
The Nordex UK 2026 Kick Off Conference Series was a great example of how conference content and team building can work hand in hand. By combining leadership communication, strong event logistics and engaging activities with a clear thematic fit, the series gave Nordex a consistent and memorable way to bring people together at the start of the year.
Looking to create a conference or kick-off event that does more than just deliver information?
EML helps organisations combine clear business messaging with memorable team experiences that engage, connect and energise their people. From venue finding and full event management to high-impact team building, we can help you deliver an event series your teams will talk about long after the day is over. Contact us to start planning your next event.
