For the second year running, we have partnered with SPACE+ to help deliver their flagship property conference, SPACE UK, renowned for challenging industry norms, fostering big ideas, and building meaningful connections. Widely regarded as one of the world’s most progressive property events, the 2025 lineup featured executives from BBC, Sky, Spotify, and British Land.
For SJARK, this was a two-day project, including a build day and the live event. Our role was to provide expert audio, staging, and lighting solutions, adapting to the fast-paced nature of a conference with multiple speakers and sessions. From the initial conversation to the event’s execution, we collaborated closely with the team at SPACE+ to ensure every technical element ran smoothly - keeping the focus on the event’s high-quality discussions and seamless transitions.
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SPACE+ needed more than just technical execution—they needed a production partner who could integrate into their team and proactively manage technical challenges. With over 30 speakers per stage, multiple breakout sessions, and a tight schedule, the key priorities were:
So, considering the above, we began our in-depth consultation.
From our first consultation, we focused on fully understanding SPACE+’s project needs, defining technical requirements (staging, microphone setups, lighting), and building both the technical framework and team structure that would align with their event goals.
We continued our planning by carefully matching the technical team to SPACE+’s needs. With the event’s high-paced format, we carefully assembled an expert team tailored to the event’s scale and complexity. This included a Production Manager, an Audio Director, and skilled sound engineers and technicians who excel in detailed production work, work independently, engage with guests, and adapt to last-minute changes.
From the outset, we worked in close partnership with SPACE+’s operations team, ensuring an integrated workflow that complemented their event setup and objectives. A dedicated on-site consultation allowed us to fine-tune every technical detail—clarifying requirements, anticipating potential challenges, and crafting a tailored solution that met their exact needs.
The setup day began with a full team walkthrough, aligning everyone on the day's objectives before unloading and setting up the equipment. This ensured a smooth, coordinated build process—allowing us to catch any last-minute adjustments early and keep everything on track.
Every piece of equipment was tested for reliability, ensuring flawless audio execution, clear microphone sound, and zero interference—critical for this nature of projects.
A key element for the success of such a project is empowering a well-prepared crew. Which is why it was - and is - important for us that every team member received a detailed electronic briefing and on-site walkthrough, ensuring they were fully equipped to support the event.
Not to mention the fact that a happy crew delivers the best results. To support this, we made sure team members had proper breaks, hydration, and support throughout the day—contributing to a positive and productive event atmosphere.
The event day itself started with a round of coffees and hot chocolates for the team, before doing a final test of all stages with the production manager and the client.
With careful planning and a highly adaptable team, the event was executed smoothly. Speakers took the stage with confidence, discussions flowed without disruption, and our production team worked seamlessly behind the scenes to keep everything running on schedule, which felt like an extension of SPACE+’s own.
"SJARK are incredible! Fact! I have worked with Lasse, Sean and the team on several occasions now and they never fail to impress. SJARK supplied all our AV needs on our flagship event, SPACE UK. From day one, they cannot do enough to lend their support and expertise. They are knowledgeable and quick to respond and they always go the extra mile. I could see how much they cared about making our event the best it could possibly be and they became an extra member of our team. They get to know their clients and then support them every step - this gives them an edge I haven't experienced often in 20 years of working in the industry."
— Kat Padgham, Head of Operations, SPACE+
It was also incredibly rewarding to see our freelancers connecting throughout the event—sharing experiences, exchanging ideas, and building relationships during breaks. Moments like these reinforce that we’ve brought together the right people for the job, fostering a team dynamic that enhances both the production and the overall event experience (and you can be one of them too if you click here).
We are super excited about the opportunities to work with great clients like SPACE+ to ensure they get exactly the production that they need and it’s great to be able to build the relationship with the client and work together on multiple events.
Whether it’s a flagship conference or an intimate industry gathering, our bespoke approach ensures your event stands out. Interested? Let’s talk about how we can support you in making it extraordinary.
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