How to Plan a VR Teambuilding Day at UP Events

10 September 2025

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes

Planning a VR teambuilding day at UP Events is your gateway to a truly modern, engaging, and memorable team experience. With immersive technology, expert facilitation, and fully customizable options, we help organizations of all sizes unlock collaboration, creativity, and connection. Here’s how to make your next team event a standout success.

Why Choose VR Teambuilding at UP Events?

Virtual reality (VR) is revolutionizing team-building. According to recent industry data, 70% of participants find VR-based activities more memorable than traditional exercises. The immersive nature of VR stimulates creativity, innovation, and engagement, making team experiences not just fun, but impactful and long-lasting.

At UP Events, we offer a range of VR and augmented reality (AR) activities, from thrilling escape rooms to virtual office simulations. Our events are designed for groups of all sizes — whether you’re a small team or a large corporate group, we tailor the experience to your objectives, be it leadership, communication, or creative problem-solving.

Step 1: Define Your Objectives

Before diving into the VR world, it’s crucial to clarify what you want to achieve. Are you aiming to boost communication, foster leadership, or encourage creative thinking? Setting clear goals ensures your VR teambuilding day delivers measurable value.

Professional tip: Align your VR experience with your organization’s broader culture and development goals. This integration maximizes the impact of your event and supports ongoing team growth.

Step 2: Choose the Right VR Activity

We offer a diverse selection of VR team-building activities, each designed to challenge and inspire:

  • Secrets of the Pyramid: A 1.25-hour VR escape room adventure where teams solve puzzles and unravel mysteries together.
  • Virtual Office Simulations: Perfect for hybrid or remote teams, these scenarios mirror real workplace challenges in a virtual setting.
  • Role-Play Simulations: Focus on empathy, diversity, or innovation with customizable scenarios tailored to your industry or team needs.

Explore our full range of activities at UP Events Activities.

Step 3: Customize Your Experience

Every team is unique, and so should be your event. At UP Events, we specialize in fully tailored experiences — from the choice of VR scenario to catering, decorations, and entertainment. Whether you want to focus on specific skills, industry challenges, or simply have fun, we adapt every detail to your requirements.

Learn more about our customization options at UP Events Corporate Events.

Step 4: Consider Group Size and Logistics

Our VR teambuilding activities are scalable for small teams or groups of up to 5,000 participants. We provide all the necessary VR headsets and equipment, ensuring a seamless and safe experience for everyone. Activities can be delivered on-site at our Amsterdam West or Weesp venues, or even remotely for distributed teams.

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Step 5: Facilitation, Debrief, and Feedback

A key element of our VR teambuilding days is expert facilitation. Our experienced hosts guide your team through the experience, ensuring everyone is engaged and supported. After the session, we conduct a debrief to discuss performance, learning points, and areas for improvement.

Expert insight: “VR team building breaks down physical and psychological barriers, allowing colleagues to connect in ways that transcend the limitations of the office or remote work.”

Step 6: Integrate Catering, Entertainment, and More

Make your VR teambuilding day even more memorable by adding catering, drinks, or entertainment. From BBQ parties with live music to cocktail workshops, we handle every detail in-house for a seamless, stress-free event.

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The Benefits of VR Teambuilding

1. Enhanced Engagement and Retention

Immersive environments make experiences more impactful. Teams report higher retention and satisfaction compared to traditional team-building methods.

2. Improved Communication and Collaboration

VR scenarios require teams to work together, fostering trust, communication, and creative problem-solving.

3. Accessibility and Inclusivity

Our VR activities are suitable for hybrid, remote, and on-site teams, ensuring equal participation regardless of location or technical experience.

4. Safe and Controlled Environment

We provide a safe, hygienic, and accessible setting for all participants, with attention to equipment hygiene and participant safety.

Real-World Success Stories

Companies across industries have seen tangible benefits from VR teambuilding at UP Events. As Sally Winduss, Global Head of People Capability, Global Functions, shared:

“The global leadership team very much enjoyed the session last week and thank you to you and your team for turning this around in a very short timeframe.”

Best Practices for Planning Your VR Teambuilding Day

  • Engage all participants: Ensure everyone has a role, regardless of their familiarity with VR.
  • Debrief and follow up: Use insights from the session to inform future team development.
  • Integrate with broader goals: Make your VR experience part of a larger strategy for team growth.

Why UP Events?

  • Over 15 years of experience in event organization.
  • 4.8 Google review score from over 2,600 customers.
  • Large-scale capacity for up to 5,000 participants.
  • Complete event packages including catering, entertainment, and decoration.
  • Expert facilitation and customizable experiences for every team.

Discover more about our approach at UP Events Event Agency Amsterdam.

Frequently Asked Questions

What group sizes can you accommodate for VR teambuilding? We cater to groups from 15 up to 5,000 participants, with scalable activities for any team size.

Do participants need prior VR experience? No experience is required! Our facilitators provide guidance and support, ensuring everyone can participate and enjoy the experience.

Can VR teambuilding be combined with other activities? Absolutely. We offer a wide range of workshops, catering, and entertainment options to create a full-day or multi-day event.

Is VR teambuilding suitable for remote or hybrid teams? Yes, our VR activities are designed for on-site, offsite, and remote participation, making them ideal for distributed teams.

How do I book a VR teambuilding day at UP Events? Contact us for a personalized quote and consultation. We’ll help you design a tailored experience that meets your goals and exceeds expectations.

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Ready to plan an unforgettable VR teambuilding day? Let’s create an experience your team will talk about for years to come. Visit UP Events to get started!