Sick of your standard team building exercises? Here at Veritas Event Management in Sydney we pride ourselves on being creative and fresh off the cuff when it comes to planning your next event. We have tonnes of innovative ideas not only for team building activities but much more so don’t hesitate to get in touch should you require any assistance in event planning.

In a few weeks we are hosting a conference at Manly taking the 100+ group to Hugos to partake in group pizza making using their own products and taking a Tai Chi on the beach. In the past we have initiated a movie making session with a group whereby the team was split into groups, all given their own cameras, a lucky dip of props to produce a short film in line with the conference theme.

Other exciting out of the box ideas we have to offer include a photo hunt and a do it yourself gala night. The photo hunt involves giving teams a list of photo’s they must get for example “with someone famous,” “at a prominent landmark,” “eating the local cuisine” and so forth. Then at the end the teams come together and view a montage of all the shots voting for the best. This can be done in any city and can double as a city tour which if the location is foreign enables deeper team building as the group deals with language barriers and navigation in an unfamiliar city. The do it yourself gala night is your evening, your way. Teams are given different tasks of chefs, artists, entertainers, hosts and are responsible for setting that up on the night…the most creative team wins.

For more information on the above team build activities or any other creative exciting ideas for your next conference or incentive program in Sydney or beyond please do not hesitate to get in touch with us at Veritas. We would be more than happy to help!

Looking for an event idea? Whether it be for a corporate event, a team building activity or incentive, organise with Veritas and out event management team to be blown away by The Island!

The Island is a floating open-air space on which fuses European beach club culture and 5-star service with an iconic Australian backdrop, perfect for your next special event.

It has a fully licensed bar with day beds, VIP cabanas and beach chairs, with a contemporary white facade ensuring the space is polished and cohesive.

It is the perfect location to take your staff on your next event. Whether it’s a causal drinks or a gala Dinner this venue will blow you away!

http://theislandsydney.com.au/new-upcoming-events

Veritas Events Management recently had a meeting at the Amora hotel, Sydney. As part of the Production team we are always out to look for hotels which are production friendly and also easy for the delegates to move in between sessions.  This event was broken up into a plenary session and 4 breakout rooms. As the overall event theme was based on a Rock music concept, the plenary room was transformed into a Rock studio. This was achieved by coordinating with our Audio Visual team, a free standing truss on stage with lighting attached, also having 2 stools on stage instead of tub chairs and using funky side tables with a zebra print rug. We made sure that the presenters added in music based analogies into their presentations so that everything linked in nicely with the theme. Once the plenary concluded we split this ballroom to create 2 breakout rooms. One feature of the hotel is that there are rooms available to be breakouts in close proximity to the plenary session. The client was happy that their staff did not have to climb different levels during session breaks. For a group around 100pax, we would definitely consider holding another event at the Amora Hotel, Sydney.

http://sydney.amorahotels.com/getting-down-to-business.html

The Darling Hotel is the newest five star hotel built in Sydney in over ten years!

If you like the idea of having your own private event, be it a corporate function or an incentive program, we can think of many reasons to host it at the Darling Hotel.  Its pool area which overlooks the yachts parked at Darling Harbour is the perfect location for a cocktail evening.   The three modern restaurants provide ample space for dinner with the choice of Japanese, Italian and modern Australian cuisine.   The Darling Hotel has 171 rooms with technology that has not yet reached any other hotel in Australia – you are guaranteed to be impressed.

Be the first to have your function at The Darling Hotel and let our event management team at Veritas be the ones to plan it all for you.

Thinking of having an event that requires a unique dining experience within a relaxed and sophisticated atmosphere, why not have Veritas plan your special evening at Steel Bar and Grill?  With a reputation of excellence in quality, presentation and service, Steel bar and grill is perfect for your private or corporate function, a staff incentive or just a social gathering for those who enjoy a drink in a venue where the décor is as modern and chic as its guests.  Our team of event managers will make sure you have the best seats in the house.

http://www.steelbarandgrill.com/

Entertaining? Exclusive? Educational? Whether it be a corporate event, team building activity or incentive, a Cocktail Master Class at Sydney’s Cruise Bar will tick all the boxes.

Located in the Overseas Passenger Terminal in Circular Quay, Cruise Bar is a contemporary venue with amazing views of Sydney Harbour.

One of Australia’s best bartenders will begin the class with an interesting insight into the history and culture of cocktails. After learning the fundamentals and some handy hints, the real fun begins as the class shakes up a range of classics and signature cocktails – such as the mojito and raspberry inspired Ferry Go Round. And of course there will be plenty of taste testing along the way.

After two hours of cocktail heaven, Veritas and its event management team recommends completing the event with a meal at one of several nearby fine dining restaurants such as Wildfire, Quay or Altitude.

The only question that remains is: shaken or stirred?

Visit the Cruise Bar website to get a great idea for your next special event and contact us to perform what we do best, event planning.

http://www.cruisebar.com.au/

Wouldn’t it be cool at your next event or Gala Dinner if you could see your company’s Logo or animation projected on a building in Sydney as well as it being in 3D! Well you can, thanks to a range of super bright HD projectors this can now be done and with the help of the Veritas Production Team we can take your concept to creation and make an experience at your next special event.

Glamping (glamorous camping) is really hot right now and would be great fun for a small to medium conference or incentive group.

Glamping sites usually include luxuriously spacious “tents” filled with all the modern conveniences you absolutely do not associate with going camping. Think queen size bed with Egyptian sheets, fans OR aircon (insert ooh’s and ahh’s here) in tent, bathrooms with wait for it….a spa bath! Some but not all glamping venues come with a butler and laundry service and you can choose to dine in at one of the grounds restaurants or have your 5 star meals delivered to your tent.

Most glamping venues also organise day excursions such as safaris, hiking, rafting as well which would be a great outing for a small group of colleagues to do. Perhaps a survival course or skills course could be included in the days activity as a bit of a team building activity. A gourmet picnic in a pristine location would be a lovely inclusion to a day out with nature, complete with French champagne of course!

There are glamping locations all over the world including Australia, have a look at http://goglamping.net/ and give the adventurous events team at Veritas a call if you are interested including this unforgettable experience in your next conference or incentive program.

If you and your delegates are looking for a great meal visit Jamie’s Italian – Jamie Oliver’s new restaurant in our very own CBD! I had the pleasure of dining in the restaurant and was extremely satisfied with the experience. It is a perfect place for a post conference meal and can even cater for holding an event such as a gala dinner.

Its positioning in the Sydney CBD would work very well for an event or client dinner. The restaurant takes bookings for 6 or more persons, anything less than this and you can just turn up – which is fantastic for those events where you need flexibility.

Just before going onsite with a pharmaceutical conference, which I was event managing, I decided to purchase a gift voucher for my client; this experience was all facilitated online and really easy – I highly recommend giving a Jamie’s Italian voucher if you need to give a gift with experience.

So, contact someone from the Veritas event management team and we will be sure to help you with organising your next client dinner or event in Jamie’s Italian!

http://www.jamieoliver.com/au/italian/

Escape the meeting room and take your Sydney delegates out on the Harbour.  The Pontoon is a versatile vessel that can be used for a relaxed lunch, an afternoon cruise, or dinner with a view.  Your Sydney meeting could start with an opening plenary on Sydney Harbour.  A start your delegates will not forget!

A journey awaits with The Pontoon.  For more information, please contact the Veritas Events Team as our event planners will be happy to help  you with this special event!

http://www.sydneyharbourescapes.com.au/boat.asp?bID=172