Ardian seminar: three days of adventure and cohesion
Acmé created an exceptional seminar for Ardian, designed as a collective breath of fresh air in and around the heart of Lisbon. For three days, Buyout teams come together to share, discover and rediscover each other: an intense, immersive and unifying program, between city, sea and nature.
Each moment is conceived as an experience in its own right: a way of embodying the group's values - high standards, commitment, collective pleasure - in a lively, fluid scenography.
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To announce Ardian's Buyout seminar in Lisbon, Acmé created an elegant, enigmatic teaser campaign. Employees gradually discover the promises of a trip without knowing the details.
Between sunny visuals and immersive e-mails, the agency creates a shared expectation: the adventure begins even before the departure. -
In Lisbon, Acmé orchestrates three days of unifying experiences: lunch on the harbor, a catamaran cruise, intimate fado in Alfama, a hike in Arrábida, dinner with your feet in the sand.
Each moment is conceived as a scene to be experienced, fluid and sincere. The acme of the seminar: a collective that finds itself, breathes and celebrates together. -
After the seminar, Acmé keeps the momentum going with a visual narrative and spontaneous sharing. Images, memories and smiles circulate, recreating the bond between teams.
Lisbon becomes more than a setting: it becomes the lasting trace of a shared adventure.
Lisbon, the starting point
Between city and ocean, a first breath of fresh air
As soon as they arrive, Ardian employees are welcomed by the port of Santo Amaro for a sunny lunch overlooking the sea. The setting sets the tone: friendly, bright and open to the sea. Acmé imagines this moment as an entry into movement, between horizon and effervescence. Conversations liven up, faces meet again - the seminar begins with an energy of sharing and collective momentum.
In the afternoon, we set sail for the Atlantic. Aboard a catamaran, the teams take part in a unique marine biology experience alongside local researchers. Dolphin-watching, wildlife discovery and the beauty of the coastline transform this sea outing into a true sensory adventure. What was meant to be a simple cruise becomes a suspended moment: a perfect balance between science, nature and emotion.
An evening of culture and cohesion at the heart of Lisbon's soul
At dusk, Lisbon reveals its soul. Acmé takes the group to the heart of Alfama, to a venue privatized for the occasion. Port, tapas and laughter open the evening, before the first notes of fado are heard. Rodrigo Costa Félix, the great contemporary voice of the genre, thrills the room with a rare intensity - a sincere encounter between Portuguese culture and collective emotion.
The evening continues in one of the capital's Michelin-starred restaurants. Around a refined table, gastronomy becomes a common language, a symbol of a reunited group. This first day ends in the light of an inspiring city and a cohesive group.
A break from nature
To the rhythm of the landscape
In the morning, employees leave Lisbon to explore the Arrábida nature park. It's a total immersion in nature, both demanding and accessible. The route is designed to reveal the perfect balance between collective challenge and contemplation: winding paths, spectacular panoramas, Mediterranean scents. Supervised by passionate guides, participants let themselves be carried away by the rhythm of the walk and the raw beauty of the landscape.
At midday, the Quinta de Alcube vineyard welcomes the group for a bucolic break in the heart of the vineyards. Tables set under olive trees, typical dishes and local wines make for an authentic, simple and elegant experience. Acmé imagines this moment as a sensory interlude: here, time slows down, conversations open up and smiles multiply.
An evening on the beach with your feet in the sand
In the evening, the setting changes tone: we head for Caparica beach for a signature evening. Dinner seated on the sand, warm lights, a seaside DJ set - the décor becomes an extension of the day.
The mixology workshop invites everyone to compose their own cocktail: a simple, symbolic gesture, in the image of this evening where creativity and conviviality mingle.
The sea, the music, the light: everything comes together to create a total experience. The energy of the group, amplified by the setting, transforms the moment into a collective celebration.
The art of leisure time
Surfing, yoga, painting on azulejos, Portuguese cuisine or a guided tour: everyone chooses their own tempo, their own playground, their own inspiration during the morning.
Acmé orchestrates the final morning as a mosaic of à la carte experiences - a time for oneself, to recharge one's batteries, to prolong exchanges in a light-hearted way.
Each activity is designed to echo the diversity of the personalities that make up the Ardian collective.
Three days to reconnect teams and bring the Ardian spirit to life
A meticulous organization, a lively experience: for this three-day seminar, Acmé orchestrates everything - production, logistics, artistic direction and field coordination. Every detail, from the musical selection to the lighting at dinner, is designed to create absolute fluidity. The result is a seamless experience, where each moment finds its rightful place in the overall narrative. For Acmé, designing a seminar is much more than orchestrating a program: it's about telling a story, the story of a group moving forward together, rediscovering each other and celebrating their culture. In Lisbon, this narrative takes shape in a natural progression - from city to nature, from day to night, from professional to human. The agency imagines a sensitive journey, punctuated by sincere moments, so that each employee leaves with a personal memory and the feeling of having experienced something unique: a human and sensory adventure, an inner as well as outer journey, a moment when cohesion becomes palpable. With this seminar, Acmé reaffirms its ability to turn the collective into a sensitive experience. From the sea to the hills, from the song of the Fado to the laughter on the beach, everything is designed to make the team spirit vibrate in a different way.
"Just back from Lisbon, I can't fail to notice the beneficial effects of this wonderful seminar you put together for us. It was a great success and the feedback is unanimous. I'd like to thank you for your professionalism and availability."
- Head of the Buyout team at Ardian -
Client information
Ardian is an independent private investment company, founded in 1996 and based in Paris. It manages assets on behalf of institutional investors, families and entrepreneurs worldwide. Present in over 15 international offices, Ardian invests in private equity, infrastructure, private debt and funds of funds.
Curious corner
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It was an exceptional seminar imagined by Acmé for Ardian's Buyout teams. For three days in Lisbon, employees enjoyed an immersive experience combining cohesion, discovery and shared emotions. Between city, sea and nature, each moment was designed as a scene to be experienced, revealing the collective spirit and energy of the group.
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The seminar followed a fluid, narrative progression: a sunny welcome in the port, a dolphin cruise, a fado dinner in Alfama, a nature day in Arrábida and an evening with your feet in the sand in Caparica. Each experience recounted a stage in the collective journey, from the professional to the human, from the urban rhythm to the Mediterranean slowness.
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More than a program, Acmé designed an experiential narrative. The agency orchestrated every detail - logistics, art direction, lighting, music - to create emotional continuity. The objective: to make the seminar a sincere, fluid and memorable moment, where cohesion becomes palpable and the collective, alive.
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The experience embodied the group's core values of high standards, commitment and collective enjoyment. Each activity - sporting, cultural or sensory - celebrated the diversity of personalities and the strength of the group. The seminar became a metaphor for the Ardian culture: human, ambitious and connected.
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Beyond the three days spent in Lisbon, the experience left a lasting impression. Exchanges initiated on site were extended, links were strengthened and a new collective dynamic was established. The seminar acted as a catalyst for energy and cohesion, reminding everyone of the strength of the collective and the pleasure of coming together around a shared adventure.