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Your Event. Your choice.

Sustainable impact, complete implementation: POOLgroup is your partner for unique occasions. We plan and produce a range of events in three main areas: Corporate Events, Tours & Entertainment, and Politics, Unions, & Conferences. Live and hybrid. Lasting hours or days. In almost any country in the world.

Appoint POOLgroup as the full-service provider for your event. We have the know-how, size, and network to support you at every stage of your event’s production pipeline. Or use the POOLcrew as a sounding board to help with individual event modules.

You decide the scale. Again and again.

Get what you want. take what you need.

You decide how much POOLgroup you need: We’ll create what you want to create. As well as complete, 360-degree implementation, we also offer modular event services. That’s your 360-degree choice.

Real goosebump-making moments, a lasting brand impact or promoting international dialog: You know the destination – we know the way there. We turn your idea into a concept. We highlight the keynote themes. We lay the groundwork for a successful outcome. From the very beginning.

Health and hygiene procedures

Visitor flows · Registration areas · Spacing and surfaces · Backstage rules · Cleaning plans · Implementation

 

Feasibility analyses

Viability · Workload · Risks · Permits · Time frames · Budgets

 

Digital event formats

Platform choice · Interaction · Content · Directing · Participant guidance

 

Hybrid event formats

On site + Online · Facilitating interaction · Timings and handovers · Camera and staging frameworks

 

Set and exhibition build

Spatial concepts · Function and design · Routing · Brand integration · Modularity · Setup and teardown frameworks

 

Developing technical and logistical ideas

Storage capacity · Material flow · Time slots · Crew frameworks · Venue requirements · Efficient workflows

 

Stage design and artist presentation

Show visuals · Sightlines · Cue sequencing · Artist movements · Spatial impact · Design · Content · Technical details

 

Stage, lighting, and motion design

Stage visuals · Lighting moods · Movement blocking · Image composition · Timings

 

Narrative arc

Building drama · Transitions · Intro and Outros · Cue sheets · Buffers · Stage direction

Budget planning

Cost statements · Budget parameters · Price and quotation comparisons · Prioritization · Negotiations · Cost control

Sustainable event planning

Material selection · Transportation · Energy requirements · Waste management · Process efficiency · Documentation · Certifications

Technical solutions for emission reduction

Power provision · Hybrid or independent systems · Efficient technology · Minimized pathways · Monitoring · Measuring

 

Safety solutions

Risk analysis · Crowd management · Emergency routes · Security frameworks · Backstage zones · Responsibilities

 

Communication in the space

Sightlines · Clarity of speech · Navigation signage · Content placement · Orientation · Information points · Design · Impact

Approaches to delegate management and accreditation systems

Registration frameworks · Data flows · Check-in processes · Access zones · Badging · Roles/Rights · IT and server solutions

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A clear participant framework, a clear budget framework, a clear technical framework:  You need reliability when planning your event – we keep within agreed frameworks. We handle feasibility studies and tenders. We co-ordinate trades. We ensure your event is viable. From the very beginning.

Set, stage, and exhibition build (planning)

Implementation plans · Dimensions · Materials · Design · Interfaces · Assembly sequences · Approvals

 

CAD planning

2D/3D plans · Layouts · Detail levels · Collision detection · Plan versions · Coordination principles

 

Computer-aided event planning

Room specifications · Rigging and load plans · Construction and assembly plans · Connection plans · Material lists · Plan packages

 

Infrastructure planning

Power, water, gas · Distribution · Signal paths · Routing · Backstage and FOH setup · General trades

 

Network engineering

Network design · WLAN and WiFi · Redundancies · Bandwidth · Cybersecurity · Monitoring

 

IT hardware and software solutions

System architecture and design · Hardware stacks · Software setup · User rights and permissions · Integration · Tests · Planning and integration

 

Specialist planning for media technology

Signal routing · Playback and directing setup · Displays and LEDs · Latencies · Formats/Codecs · Recordings/Stream feeds

 

Specialist lighting design and engineering

Planning spotlights · Positioning · DMX and grid planning · Power loads · Control · Plots and patching

 

Specialist audio planning and engineering

PA design · Monitors · Microphones · RF frequencies · System tuning

 

Structural engineering

Load assumptions · Structural calculations · Sign-offs · Builds · Special builds · Documentation requirements

 

Specialist rigging

Point plans · Load distribution · Hoist and motor plans · Truss layouts · Safety factors · Measurement protocols

 

Project management

Milestones · Resources · Prioritization · Regular check-ins · Decision paths · Service provider contact and management · Protocols · Budget planning

 

Managing service providers

Partner coordination · Scope of service · Quality assurance · Time slots · Sign-offs · Handovers · Price negotiations

 

Managing technical interfaces

Responsibilities · Transfer points · Signal standards · Compatibility · Protocols

 

Schedule planning

Timings · Build/Show/Teardown · Crew calls · Buffers · Critical paths · Handovers

 

Emission reduction management system

Action plan · Monitoring · Documentation · Continuous improvement · Responsibilities · Verification framework

 

EMAS certification as the basis of our work

Environmental goals · Key metrics · Audits · Action programs · Transparency · Continuous improvement

 

In-house test builds and rehearsals

Test builds · Run throughs · Cue checks · Interface checks · Optimization · Risk reduction

 

Conference and interpreting technology

Audio distribution · Interpreter booths · Receivers and headsets · Channels · Control-room integration · Redundancy

 

 

Logistics (transport, material flow, warehousing)

Tour and transport plans · Loading windows · Material flow · Packing lists · Warehouse processes · Tracking

 

Attendee management and planning accreditation systems

Registration framework · Data structure · Roles and permissions · Access rights · Hardware (scanners/printers/badges) · Process flow

 

Budget control

Budget tracking · Forecasting · Cost centers · Supplementary orders · Approvals · Transparency

 

 

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The 200 people in the POOLcrew, the most extensive range of technical resources in Europe, a worldwide partner network: If you need technical solutions from a single source, the POOLgroup is the logical choice. We look after technology and tools. We build, rebuild and dismantle. We produce your event. From the very beginning.

Structural engineering

Execution to specifications · Sign-offs · Documentation · Safety checks · Load limits · Compliance

 

Rigging

Motors and trusses · Load measurement · Safety checks · Operation · Protocols · Sign-offs

 

Media technology (video)

Direction · Playback · Signal routing · Displays and LEDs · Recordings · Live operation

 

Lighting technology

Setup · Patching · Equipment · Programming · Cueing · Operation

 

Integrating IT solutions

System integration · User setups · Network connectivity · Testing · Monitoring · Operational stability · Software solutions

 

Technical direction

Managing trades · Interfaces · Quality · Safety requirements · Decision making

 

Installing and implementing network technology

Switches · Cabling · Configuration · Redundancy · Security · Monitoring

 

Infrastructure build

Power · Distribution · Cable routes · Signal patching · Data cabling · Commissioning · Sign-offs

 

Workflow management

On-site coordination · Timekeeping · Handovers · Prioritization · Communication

 

Technical measures for emission reduction

Efficient power frameworks · Short cable and transport routes · Optimized runtimes · Load management · Monitoring · Reporting

 

Audio technology

Setup · Equipment · System tuning · Soundchecks · Mixing · Monitoring

 

Implementing the specialist plan

Build to plan · Sign-offs · Fine tuning · Operation · Coordination · Documentation

 

Implementing stage design, stage construction

Stage construction · Show visuals · Integrating lighting and video · Content placement · Rehearsals and cues · Operation

 

Stage construction

Construction · Branding · Surface finishes · Safety

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Full Service. From Vision to Reality.

From the initial idea to developing concepts, plans, and technical specifications as well as on-site implementation: As a full-service provider, we successfully deliver complex 360° projects – from illuminating landmarks for BMW, organizing international tech conferences like Flink Forward, to managing the Global Disability Summit in 2025. We are where you need us.

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Samsung
Brand Experience

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Global Disability Summit 2025

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BMW Group
“transforming the landmark”

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Ververica
Flink Forward Berlin

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Deutsche Telekom
Managementmeeting

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Miele
Brand Experience

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Questions and Answers

Concept

From the abstract to the tangible.

For you, what does “a vision from a single source” mean?

We’ll bring your ideas and vision to life. Our approach covers creativity as well as technical feasibility and specialist planning – with just one aim: To transform your vision into a memorable experience.

What formats work best with your conceptual approach?

Anything that needs to make an impact – corporate occasions, trade fair stands, AGMs, political events or live streams. Any event that unites brand, content, and people.

What sets your approach apart from conventional event agencies?

We not only think in storyboards, but also in practicalities. Our technical planning and implementation services are closely integrated in our approach – so our solutions are feasible, scalable, and measurable.

How do you integrate sustainability into the concept phase?

From the very first draft, we consider resources, logistics, and energy consumption. For us, sustainability is not a 'nice extra’, it’s integral to every idea – from material selection to the carbon footprint.

Do you develop white label solutions for agencies and third parties?

Yes. We are a dependable partner, no matter if you want us to act as the lead or in the background. Our modular development services can be ordered individually and adapted to any type of collaboration.

Planning

Clarity creates certainty in planning.

What does “360 event planning” mean to you?

We manage the entire project – including specialist planning, scheduling, budgeting, approvals and technical implementation. Using our own experts in every trade.

As a full-service company, how do you differ from a traditional planning office?

We don’t just plan, we implement. Our strength lies in combining technical, creative, and logistical planning in a consistent approach – for stress-free processes and measurable results.

How flexible are you around part-projects or short-term changes?

Our processes are structured so we can deliver both full-service and individual services precisely – always agile, always reliable.

Do you also offer advice on issues such as sustainability, health and safety, or licenses and approvals?

Yes. We help with many aspects of planning – from developing a sustainability strategy and implementing health and safety at work to coordinating with the authorities. Our advice goes above and beyond.

What does partnership project support mean for you?

We see ourselves as an extension of our customers. Our commitment: always accessible, pragmatic, and forward-thinking. And always on an equal footing.

Organization

When plans become experiences.

What exactly do your event production services include?

Everything. From technical management to stage construction, media technology, logistics, content creation and live direction – all with our POOLcrew and (almost) completely in-house.

What does full service mean in practice?

You give us the brief – we’ll take care of the rest. Our 360° model covers every project phase and delivers consistent quality from the initial meeting to the final debrief.

What are the benefits of your in-house services?

You save time, avoid needless friction, and exercise maximum control. Swift decision making, highly coordinated teams, and our own resources – that’s our 360° power.

Can you also act as the general contractor?

Yes. On request, we can manage your entire event project – with clear responsibilities, transparent communication, and guaranteed quality assurance.

How do you deal with multiple suppliers on a single project?

As an experienced project partner, we coordinate seamlessly with all stakeholders to streamline collaboration, optimize processes, and ensure operations run smoothly.

Can I contract you for individual services?

Of course. Our services are modular so you decide what you need – set construction, lighting, audio, video, and media technology, streaming or crew – and we will deliver.

What in particular sets you apart when organizing projects?

Our love of detail. Our technical expertise. And our crew. We don’t take center stage – we make sure you do.

When organizing projects, what is your approach to sustainability?

We use technology that conserves resources, optimize transport routes, have EMAS certification, and offer environmentally friendly solutions – from LED spotlights to event logistics.

Do you also work outside Germany?

Yes. We operate worldwide and have produced events in over 30 countries – from roadshows to major political meetings.

What happens after the event?

Together, we analyze the results, identify what we have learned, and document processes – all to make future events even better. That’s also part of our 360° service.

We’re here to support you.

Every event starts with an idea – and gains strength when the right building blocks come together. Whether in full service or with selected modules, we support you where you need us and accompany you on the path to an event that creates impact.

 

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We look forward to working on your project.

Jochen Dirks

Jochen Dirks

Director Sales & Market Divisions