WISE X (2024) Conference & Incentive.

About The Project

WISE is one of Australia’s leading not-for-profit employment service providers, committed to connecting job seekers with inclusive employers who value diversity. For the second time, WISE engaged We Are Phoenix to deliver their bi-annual Conference and Gala Celebration, bringing together over 900 plus staff members from across the country for a three-day experience in Melbourne.

The main objective was to create an inclusive, memorable and seamless multi-day program that fostered connection among staff, celebrated achievements, and brought WISE’s values to life through curated content, accessible logistics, and impactful entertainment.

What We Delivered

We Are Phoenix delivered a dynamic three-day experience across three venues and six hotels in Melbourne’s CBD. The event featured a welcome cocktail evening at Q Events with a special cultural performance by WISE staff; a full day conference at MCEC themed around human behaviour, featuring high calibre keynote speakers and moving staff stories; and a vibrant, festival-style gala at The Timber Yard brought to life with over 30 creative suppliers and performers.

The guest experience was at the heart of every decision from flying in rural guests a day early and managing mobility access, to deploying an airport welcome team and securing extended coach parking at Melbourne Airport. Guest registration via EventsAir was supported by a live inbox and evolving FAQs, ensuring clarity and convenience throughout.

The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with praise for both the powerful event moments and the exceptional logistics that made each guest feel welcomed, valued, and included from the moment they registered to their departure.

900+

attendees

WISE staff were coordinated by our team to travel to Hobart from all over Australia

3

days

Of impactful & authentic content, with a huge festival-style gala thrown in there for good measure

What the client had to say

"Massive thanks for an enormously successful WISE X event. Your commitment, professionalism, expertise and sheer hard work resulted in such a wonderful experience for the WISE team. We’ve had nothing but positive feedback. It’s also been an absolute pleasure working with a great group of humans. Once we’ve all drawn breath, I look forward to the debrief to capture any learnings – most of which will be ‘do it the same next time’!"

Head of Brand and Marketing & Communications

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