ANZ FY24 Resmed Conference: Improving health and wellbeing | Daydream Island.

Daydream Island Resort served as the spectacular backdrop for ResMed 's annual ANZ FY24 Commercial #conference. OP Events producer Alana Brettle warmly welcomed 53 Resmed team members to the serene beauty of the #whitsundays to learn, grow and connect over an inspiring 3-day conference and event program.

Far from a typical corporate event; the multi-day program was expertly curated to effortlessly blend strategy and training with relaxation, connection and fun!

Lead #eventplanner Caitlin Johnson (OPE) conceptualised the offsite program driven by ResMed's commitment to fostering teamwork, creativity, and strategic excellence. Her team of OPE onsite event experts executed the event flawlessly, going the extra mile to ensure that every event touchpoint aligned seamlessly with ResMed's vision and values.

Here Caitlin shares her experience in delivering a stand-out attendee experience.

What was the purpose of the event?

ResMed's ANZ FY24 Commercial Conference had a dual purpose; to bring employees together to grow and connect in a vibrant setting, and to foster future strategy development and new product training.

It was key that the annual company offsite reflected the dynamic and active culture of the ResMed team, and offered an inspiring and immersive group experience for Resmed staff and leadership team.

Through interactive workshops, inspiring keynote speakers, hands-on product demonstrations and blended team building activities, attendees were motivated, active contributors toward company growth, product and strategy development.

Where was the event held?

The event took place at the picturesque Daydream Island Resort in the Whitsundays, conveniently situated near Hamilton Island and the Port of Airlie.

Daydream Island was selected not only for its breathtaking natural surroundings but also for its unique ambience and sense of outdoor adventure.

Being a remote island setting, attendees had the opportunity to disconnect from everyday routines and experience the serenity of the Whitsundays while engaging in the conference's comprehensive agenda.

What were some of your key challenges?

The venue's remote location was one of the main challenges we encountered. A strict delivery schedule was crucial, with only one delivery barge per week and a substantial number of required deliveries.

To make sure that all necessary equipment, materials, and supplies would be accessible exactly when needed, the #logistics team had to coordinate with suppliers several weeks in advance.

Also, the process of locating regional vendors who could satisfy the high quality standards established by ResMed and OPE required rigorous vetting and cooperation. ?

In addition, the Daydream resort team had to transition from a family-oriented resort to a professional conference venue, with school holidays occurring just a week before the event. This transition required precise scheduling and coordination to ensure that the event's infrastructure and support staff were in place and ready to facilitate a seamless experience for attendees.

What were the key considerations in creating the event program?

The event schedule needed to be carefully balanced and programmed to ensure attendees felt inspired and motivated to fully participate in all aspects of the multi-day agenda.

Custom designed group activities such as guided nature hikes, snorkeling adventures in the Great Barrier Reef and fun team beach games were built into the program at key times to encourage attendees to think creatively, work together and be inspired by their natural setting.

Workshops and training sessions were strategically interspersed throughout to allow attendees to absorb crucial information while enjoying the island's natural beauty.

Collaborations with partners such as Swivel Creative brought an additional layer of creativity to the event, with innovative workshops designed to stimulate out-of-the-box thinking and problem-solving.

The attention to detail extended to every aspect of the experience - even down to the goodie bags which featured handpicked, locally sourced "Island life" products that showcased the region's unique charm.

What did you want attendees to take away from the experience?

The ResMed team are spirited, dynamic and ambitious - traits that formed the central tenets for the design of the event program. Team building activities were selected to foster communication and collaboration among colleagues from different regions. Daily beach volleyball tournaments and team trivia challenges were favourites for overall participation, teamwork and relaxed fun.

Conference "on-time" was finely balanced with "off-time" to allow attendees to take advantage of everything the island offers, from relaxing beach strolls to ocean swims and motorised water sports for the more adventurous. Evening entertainment and events ranged from a "Night at the Oscars" to live music, and cultural celebrations of the ResMed staff.

Despite the dynamic agenda, every moment was carefully designed to provide a fulfilling and enjoyable experience, with a focus on nurturing a sense of camaraderie and belonging amongst the team.

How did you deliver maximum value against the clients budget?

Effective budget management is a cornerstone of staging a successful event. Our commercial team leveraged our group buying power to negotiate attractive resort rates. And, given the remote location, we strategically planned well ahead to secure preferential rates with quality local vendors to satisfy event deliverables.

Event budgeting was transparent throughout, and the client received regular updates and precise tracking to ensure set budgetary objectives were met.

What did you want attendees to take away from the experience?

For our OPE team, event producing is all about bringing people #together to celebrate a common goal. It was near impossible not to find joy in such a captivating setting like the Whitsundays. By incorporating fun and diverse team-building activities, outdoor adventures, and opportunities for interaction among colleagues, the event aimed, and achieved to create a lasting sense of community.

Overall the event was a massive success, accomplishing its objective of strengthening ResMed team relationships and creating a deep sense of pride in being part of such a dynamic and innovative team and wider organisation.

Attendees left the conference with fresh learnings, valuable industry insights and cherished memories of their time on Daydream Island.

Caitlin Johnson | Event Producer - OP Events, 1800 697 278

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