Essential Experiences & Events

At Essential Experiences, we are a boutique event agency with a reputation for delivering exceptional events that exceed client expectations. With over 15 years of experience, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner for a wide range of event types, from conferences and exhibitions to corporate hospitality and product launches. Our team of expert consultants work closely with clients to understand their unique needs and goals, providing tailored solutions that meet their specific requirements.

Our Services

We offer a comprehensive range of event solutions and services, including:

• Virtual and Hybrid Events: We can help you transition your event into the virtual space, providing expertise in event registration, technology and event production, and event marketing and branding.
• Conference Management: Our team has managed conferences in their thousands, providing expertise in conference planning, logistics, and execution.
• Technology and Event Production: We can provide expert advice and support in the development and execution of events, including event technology, staging, and audio-visual requirements.
• Event Registration: Our team can manage event registration, including online registration, ticketing, and event management software.
• Corporate Hospitality: We can provide expert advice and support in the planning and execution of corporate hospitality events, including conference entertainment, networking receptions, and social events.
• Event Marketing and Branding: We can help you promote your event through targeted marketing campaigns, event branding, and sponsorship activation.
• Speaker and Entertainment Management: Our team can manage speakers, entertainers, and performers, ensuring that your event is engaging and memorable.
• Brand Activations & Product Launches: We can help you bring your brand to life through immersive brand experiences, product launches, and influencer activations.
• Exhibitions & Tradeshows: Our team can manage exhibition logistics, including exhibition design, construction, and staffing.
• Incentive Travel Management: We can provide expert advice and support in the planning and execution of incentive travel programs, including travel planning, accommodation booking, and event design.
• Travel & Accommodation: We can manage travel and accommodation arrangements for your event, ensuring that your guests are comfortable and well taken care of.
• Sponsorship & Financial Management: Our team can manage sponsorship activation, event budgeting, and financial reporting, ensuring that your event is financially successful.

Our Team

Our exceptional team of consultants work directly with clients to ensure that their events run smoothly from beginning to end. Meet our team:

• Cameron Armstrong, Director: As our Director and lead client liaison, Cameron specialises in high-level strategy and delivery, complex multi-stakeholder corporate and government projects, quality assurance, and team leadership.
• Karen Armstrong, Director: With over 15 years of experience designing and producing world-class events throughout Australia and the Asia Pacific Region, Karen's meticulous logistical planning and operations management leads our team in providing professional service delivery every time.
• Alanna Hardy, Events Director: With a wealth of experience across Australia and abroad, Alanna specialises in high-end corporate events, emerging event technologies, and logistics management.
• Tia Bayer, Events and Business Development Manager: Tia leads the development of our client relations, working closely to ensure that clients' expectations are exceeded year on year.

Our Achievements

We have managed events in every state nationally, including international destinations such as Fiji and New Zealand. Our team has managed conferences in their thousands, international awards ceremonies at Parliament House in Canberra, and managed the corporate hospitality for the Furphy Birdcage Marquee and Formula 1. We have also worked with a number of high-profile clients, including Queensland Lion Beer Australia and Trade and Investment Queensland.