Case Study: Agilio Software Virtual At The Races
Agilio Software | Virtual Event | 110 Participants
The Brief
Agilio Software approached Big Smoke Events looking for an engaging, team-based virtual experience to bring colleagues together as part of a company-wide celebration. With teams working across departments, the aim was to create an event that felt inclusive, energetic, and genuinely fun – something that would encourage interaction, spark friendly competition, and leave people talking long after it ended.
The brief called for a high-impact virtual event that balanced structure with playfulness, allowing everyone to get involved regardless of role or location.
The Solution
We delivered our Virtual At The Races experience for 110 Agilio colleagues, transforming an evening online into a buzzing digital racecourse.
Participants were split into 22 teams of five, with each team naming their horse after a different department within the business. This clever twist instantly created friendly rivalries and plenty of banter, as teams passionately backed their department’s horse through each race.
Across six thrilling races, teams placed bets, tracked results, and cheered on their horses, all hosted by a professional MC who kept energy levels high and the momentum flowing throughout the event. The mix of live hosting, real-time interaction, and competitive gameplay ensured everyone stayed engaged from start to finish.
Laughter, cheering, and light-hearted competition filled the virtual room, creating a social atmosphere that felt surprisingly close to a real race-day experience.
The Result
The event delivered a high-energy, fully interactive evening that brought Agilio’s teams together in a memorable and meaningful way. Colleagues bonded across departments, embraced the competition, and shared moments of excitement that extended well beyond the final race.
The Horse Racing Challenge became a standout highlight in Agilio Software’s event calendar – successfully combining team spirit, entertainment, and connection in a virtual setting.
“Such a fun, high-energy night! Everyone got into it — we were still talking about it the next day.”