Event Design
Culinary selections, décor design and appropriate entertainment, and executive transportation planning.
Board retreats and executive offsites are highly confidential, strategically focused meetings designed to align senior leadership teams, guide long term planning, and support governance at the highest level of an organization. When the C-Suite or Board come together for strategic meetings or board retreats, every detail matters.
From site selection to security briefings, the planning team is charged with managing a flawless event that may have last-minute changes or requirements and always has the highest level of duty of care.
Expectations are high when planning an event for any organization’s most senior leadership. From planning events at exclusive venues with privileged access to greeting board members on the tarmac, our clients trust us with the most sensitive gatherings. Our experienced team has done ride-alongs with security and pivoted on a dime when meetings ran long or plans changed. We have worked side-by-side with our clients and their technology teams in their offsite command centers, anticipating every need and responding to every request. And we respect the importance of total privacy of meeting content and data.
With 50 years of experience supporting board retreats and executive offsites, our team specializes in high-security environments, last-minute changes, and complete confidentiality. We understand your concerns about confidentiality risk, security planning, and reputational impact.
That’s why we are a trusted partner for our clients’ most high-profile meetings and events.
When it’s time for a board governance session, crisis leadership convenings, strategy reset, CEO transition meetings, or M&A-related discussions, here are just a few places to consider for Board Retreats and Senior Leadership Meetings.
One of our recent board retreats supported a financial services organization in Chicago. Let’s talk about where your program will take you.

Culinary selections, décor design and appropriate entertainment, and executive transportation planning.
Strategic vendor sourcing and contract negotiation across hotels, transportation, activities, speakers, entertainment, CSR initiatives, and teambuilding.
Comprehensive air oversight, from policy and ticketing through every traveler’s journey home.
Calm, experienced navigation of the unexpected with discretion, sensitivity, and on-site leadership.
Compelling video, digital, mobile, and print communications that connect before, during, and after the program.
Custom registration, promotional sites, onsite apps, and actionable post-event surveys.
Our 98% retention rate is evidence that our team of experts brings our CARES values to the planning process every step of the way.

This page focuses on Board Retreats and Senior Leadership Meetings, but Next Level Performance can provide support for far more! Check out our pages on Group Incentive Travel and Sales Kickoffs and Meetings for more on our travel and event capabilities.
Next Level Performance designs high‑touch travel and event experiences that protect what matters most — your people, your brand, and your objectives — while delivering measurable performance impact.