DAF Apprentice Graduation 2025: Full-Service Event Management by Big Sound Marketing

Big Sound Marketing has proudly delivered the largest DAF Apprentice Graduation event to date, providing end-to-end event management for DAF Trucks UK, with 123 graduating apprentices, 550 guests, 1,650 courses served. Hosted at the Birmingham Hilton Metropole, this milestone celebration marked three decades of DAF Apprenticeships and showcased our expertise in corporate event planning, brand storytelling, and live event production.

Legacy Through Learning: A Theme That Resonated

With Legacy Through Learning as the guiding theme, the event captured the spirit of the day. Families, industry leaders, and guests filled the room with energy and optimism. To bring this concept to life, Big Sound Marketing collaborated with DAF Trucks UK, embedding the theme across every element, from visual branding to guest engagement.


Full-Service Event Management for Corporate Celebrations

Delivering this landmark event required months of strategic planning. Every detail was carefully managed by our team, including:

  • Venue sourcing and logistics coordination
  • Guest experience design and flow
  • Event branding and visual identity
  • On-site event management and staffing
  • AV setup, lighting, and technical support

Thanks to this preparation, stage transitions, lighting cues, and guest flow ran smoothly, creating a memorable experience for all.


Event Branding and Print Design That Delivered Impact

To reinforce DAF’s commitment to quality and innovation, our Visual Team developed a cohesive graphic identity. This branding was applied across:

  • Stage and screen visuals
  • Printed programmes and directional signage
  • Branded materials for graduates and guests

The result? A professional, consistent presentation that enhanced the event’s reputation and reinforced DAF’s brand.


Video Production for Recruitment and Brand Storytelling

Capturing the day in full, our on-site video crew produced high-quality content for post-event promotion and future recruitment campaigns. Key moments included:

  • Graduate walk-ups and award presentations
  • Interviews with apprentices, mentors, and industry leaders
  • Event highlights for social media and internal use

These assets now serve as powerful tools for DAF Trucks UK’s talent attraction and brand messaging.


Why Events Like This Matter for Employer Branding

Corporate events like the DAF Apprentice Graduation are strategic opportunities to:

  • Showcase investment in training and development
  • Strengthen employer brand reputation
  • Engage future talent in the commercial vehicle and logistics sector

For Big Sound Marketing, it was a chance to demonstrate how integrated event management can elevate a brand’s message and deliver lasting impact.


Plan Your Next Corporate Event with Big Sound Marketing

Whether you’re planning a recruitment showcase, employee celebration, or brand milestone, Big Sound Marketing brings creativity, precision, and passion to every project.

Let’s make your next event unforgettable.

Contact us today to start planning.