Agency at Night 2024

DEPT® office Rotterdam

15 March

17:00 – 23:00 CET

Take a peek behind the curtain and experience the creativity and tech that often remains hidden in the shadows. Projects boast stories far richer than the final product you see online and around you. We’re no strangers to the spotlight, but let’s face it: the real magic happens behind the scenes. 

During the first edition of Agency at Night, we’re breaking down the walls, unveiling the dedication, setbacks, imperfections, and learning curves behind our projects – an evening where Work In Progress shines the brightest!

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What to expect?

Join us for talks, workshops, and exclusive experiences – while savouring delicious snacks and drinks and enjoying your fav tunes played by our DEPT® DJ talents.

Talks

A unique peek into the making of some of the most eye-catching campaigns – the highs and the lows, all brought to you with a burst of infectious and sometimes slightly embarrassed laughter. 

  • Career in progress by Nelleke van Grinsven
  • When the math ain’t mathing by Lausanne Bos – The challenges of achieving correct numbers is like a game, where a group of diverse Depsters navigate the maze of collaboration while facing several obstacles, all to ensure ‘the math keeps mathing’.
  • Everything in Sound & Motion by Studio Dumbar/DEPT®
  • 4 things I wish I would have known 10 years ago by Aniek de Haan
  • Nature’s comeback story – behind the scenes by Sumthing x DEPT®
  • Confetti along the way by Tom Spel – Good things take time, and managing big go-lives with big clients is often a long and exhausting process. How do you keep running and maintain progress while not going crazy? By adding confetti along the way!

Workshops

Interactive DEPT® workshops where you’ll dive into the world of marketing and tech: 

  • Generative AI: The Basics by Marten Kuipers – What’s happening in the fast-paced world of generative AI? Visual Designer Marten is at the forefront of the developments and will show you his work created with artificial intelligence within and outside of DEPT®. Join him as he walks you through the most important features of Midjourney – Don’t miss this chance to explore the cutting-edge technology shaping tomorrow’s world.

Experiences

  • Hovering Art Director – Experience the feeling of being an Art Director! Take a seat in our chair and observe teams at work, literally watch over someone’s shoulder, and dive into the magic of our project breakdowns.
  • Game Hall – Welcome to Game Haven! Engage in intense matches on our football table or experience nostalgia and excitement with our retro but hi-tech arcades. Get set for an unforgettable gaming experience!
  • Exclusive DEPT Apparel pop-up store

Timetable

Time

18:30 – 18:45 CET

Speakers

Nelleke van Grinsven, DEPT®

Keynote

Career in progress

Time

18:45 – 19:00 CET

Speakers

Lausanne Bos, DEPT®

Keynote

When the math ain’t mathing

Time

19:00 – 19:15 CET

Speakers

Studio Dumbar/DEPT®

Keynote

Everything in Motion & Sound

Time

19:15 – 19:30 CET

Speakers

Aniek de Haan, DEPT®

Keynote

4 things I wish I would have known 10 years ago

Time

19:30 – 19:45

Speakers

Sumthing x DEPT®

Keynote

Nature’s comeback story – behind the scenes

Time

19:45 – 20:00 CET

Speakers

Tom Spel, DEPT®

Keynote

Confetti along the way

Time

19:00 – 20:00

Speakers

Marten Kuipers

Keynote

Generative AI: The Basics

Time

17:00 – 23:00

Keynote

Hovering Art Director

Time

17:00 – 23:00

Keynote

Game Hall

Time

17:30 – 20:30

Speakers

Keynote

Exclusive DEPT Apparel pop-up store