18 Conference Activities That Will Supercharge Your Event

Experience the raw power and cultural heritage of the Māori people with an authentic Haka conference activity led by performers of Māori descent. Originating in New Zealand, the Haka was once performed by warriors to inspire strength, unity and to challenge opponents. Today it is famously performed by the All Blacks rugby team. Our performers make a dramatic entrance, filling the room with rhythmic stomps, fierce facial expressions and resonant chants. Then your audience joins in, learning the movements and meaning behind them. Suitable for any group size, The Haka unites teams, awakens courage and leaves an unforgettable cultural imprint.

Lighten the mood and boost energy with an uplifting Laughter Yoga session, perfect as a conference ice breaker and energiser. Guided by a certified facilitator, your audience will explore the simple science of how laughter affects the brain and body, before diving into rhythmic clapping, playful movement and structured laughter exercises. No equipment, mats or special space is required, just a willingness to join in. Combining deep breathing with intentional laughter, this unique “workout for your belly” melts away tension, builds connections, and leaves participants feeling energised.

Harness the power of rhythm to energise and unite your team in an interactive Drumming Workshop. Perfect for smaller conferences or as a rotating drop-in session, each participant has their own traditional African djembe or a similar hand drum. Guided by a skilled facilitator, the group starts with simple beats, layering them into an exhilarating collective sound that fills the room. No musical ability is required, just feel the rhythm and you’ll be in perfect sync in no time.

Turn the simple act of clapping into a lively conference activity for large groups of hundreds or even thousands of delegates. Equipped with brightly coloured rubber gloves, our expert facilitator transforms the room into a clapping orchestra. Each colour follows a different rhythm, combining into one infectious beat inspired by rhythms from around the world. From your seats, you’ll master patterns, add dramatic flourishes, and build towards a clapping crescendo. Because it requires no extra space and only one facilitator to run the entire room, Clap Happy is one of the most cost-effective business conference activities, filling the space with laughter, teamwork and an irresistible sense of togetherness.

Boomwhackers are colourful, hollow plastic tubes that each produce a distinct musical note when struck with the hand or on a surface, creating a soft, mellow sound. They offer a high-impact, low-noise and highly visual conference activity for tens, hundreds or even thousands of participants. Our expert facilitator coordinates up to five harmonies, guiding everyone step by step, with no musical experience needed. Boomwhackers can instantly change the energy in the room and illustrate power of teamwork. As confidence grows, the group comes together to play familiar favourites like We Will Rock You and The Lion Sleeps Tonight, filling the room with rhythm, colour and connection.

Give your delegates a moment to recharge with the Self-Massage Workshop, perfect for breaking up a busy conference schedule. Guided by an expert facilitator, participants learn simple yet powerful self-massage and myofascial release techniques, along with breathing exercises to ease stress, improve posture and reduce aches, pains and even headaches. Suitable for any seated layout or deeper sessions on yoga mats, it’s accessible for everyone and requires no special equipment. Each person leaves feeling refreshed, more focused and equipped with a massage ball, new skills and a take-home guide to continue the benefits long after the event.

Re-energise your delegates with a Stretch Workshop, an uplifting blend of movement, breath and body awareness, perfect for breaking up a long conference day. This session gets guests on their feet for nourishing stretches, high-energy movements and “somatic shaking,” a proven technique to reduce stress, regulate the nervous system and boost circulation. The result? Increased energy, improved flexibility and a greater sense of freedom in the body. Accessible to all fitness levels and suitable for any conference space, participants also leave with a simple daily stretch routine they can use anytime to feel more awake and focused.

Experience the power of the mind–body connection with a yoga workshop designed for all ages, abilities and spaces. Led by experienced instructors, we offer styles from dynamic Vinyasa and grounding Hatha to deeply relaxing Restorative yoga, with all equipment provided. Classes can be energetic or adapted for seated layouts, focusing on gentle stretching, breathwork and mindfulness. As a conference energiser, yoga helps delegates relax, centre themselves and engage more fully. The benefits extend well beyond the session, reducing stress, improving focus and enhancing participation for the rest of your event.

Step into Michael Jackson’s world with this immersive two-zone Thriller Live experience, where your team can choose to dance or design for the ultimate zombie show. In Zone One, our professional pop choreographer will teach the iconic Thriller dance, turning even the most reluctant movers into grooving zombies in just 45 minutes. In Zone Two, a creative costume designer and stage make-up artist will guide participants in crafting eerie costumes and mastering zombie transformations. The experience culminates in a high-energy finale performance, complete with optional moody lighting, fog effects and graveyard props, a memorable dance spectacle that blends fun, creativity and teamwork.

Step into the vibrant world of Indian cinema with a Bollywood dance experience your delegates will never forget. Led by expert instructors dressed in stunning traditional costumes and with the scent of incense filling the air, you’ll learn a full Bollywood routine step by step, no event set-up required. After a fun warm-up, participants will master simple yet striking moves while discovering the history and cultural roots of this iconic art form. Saris and colourful shirts add the final touch, as the session builds to a dramatic, high-energy group performance bursting with colour and joy.

Turn everyday scrap into a high-energy orchestra in this unforgettable Junk Funk conference activity. Returning from coffee or lunch, your group will find the meeting room transformed: hazard tape, ladders, pipes, cardboard boxes and piles of “instruments” waiting to be played. You’ll be split into sections, each discovering the surprising sounds of frying pans, step ladders, computer keyboards, traffic cones and even rubbish bins. Guided by our expert facilitators, you’ll explore rhythm, melody and movement, coming together for a final performance that’s as fun as it is impressive. No musical skills required, just creativity, teamwork and a willingness to make some noise.

Bring a burst of fun and creativity to your conference with a hands-on Circus Skills workshop. Perfect as a seated energiser for large audiences or as a drop-in activity throughout the day, delegates can try their hand at juggling, diabolo tricks, plate spinning, tightrope walking, balloon modelling, stilt walking and even trapeze swinging. Our expert instructors guide participants through each skill, encouraging teamwork and sparking plenty of laughter along the way. Whether mastering a new trick or simply enjoying the challenge, everyone gets to unleash their inner performer in this colourful, fun conference activity for adults.

Add a touch of wonder to your conference with this playful, hands-on Bubble Art experience, perfect for smaller groups or as a drop-in session, indoors or outdoors. Guided by a professional bubble artist, participants discover the science of bubbles: how they form, why they shimmer with colour, and what makes them last (or pop!). Using an array of wands and hoops, your team will create everything from tiny bubbles to giant, floating spheres, experimenting with soap concentration, airflow and movement. The result is a burst of creativity and laughter, leaving delegates uplifted, re-energised and ready to return to your conference with focus.

VR Team Games introduce cutting-edge technology at your conference in a format that’s easy, exciting and inclusive. Set up as drop-in sessions, teams take on thrilling challenges with simple controls and comfortable gear, ideal even for first-time VR users. The action blends virtual reality with real-world collaboration, so those not wearing headsets still play a vital role, guiding VR teammates and solving puzzles together. Choose from two immersive games: crack codes in the Virtual Reality Escape Room or defuse virtual explosives in Bomb Squad. With minimal space requirements, we provide all equipment, full set-up and expert instructors for a seamless, high-energy conference activity.

The Ultimate Quiz activity is a brilliant way to break up a conference, mixing pop culture, fun and a bit of friendly rivalry into your agenda. It gets people thinking, laughing and working together, making it the perfect energy boost for any point in the day. You’ll get a full events team and a charismatic host who knows exactly how to work the room. Teams go head-to-head in rounds inspired by favourite TV game shows like Catchphrase, Guess Who, Millionaire, and The Weakest Link. Expect music, themed props, big laughs and plenty of suspense as the scores climb and the competition heats up.

This dynamic learning and development session brings fresh energy and lasting value to your conference. Using the renowned four-colour model: fiery red, sunshine yellow, earth green and cool blue, the Insights Discovery Workshop helps people understand their own behaviour and the styles of those around them. Each delegate receives a personal profile, revealing their strengths, communication preferences and impact on others. Through engaging activities, the session brings psychology to life, showing teams how to adapt, collaborate and work more effectively together. The result? Stronger relationships, reduced conflict and boosted performance.

This thought-provoking learning and development session is based on the best-selling mind management model by Professor Steve Peters. Chimp Management Workshop explores the idea that we all have an “inner chimp”, the emotional, impulsive part of our brain that can sometimes hijack our behaviour. Through engaging explanations and practical exercises, delegates learn how to recognise their chimp, manage it, and harness its energy in positive ways. The session equips teams with strategies to improve decision-making, handle pressure and communicate more effectively. It’s an eye-opening, memorable conference activity that gives participants the tools to perform at their best, both individually and together.

This engaging learning and development session uses the world-famous Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) to reveal the personality preferences that shape how we think, communicate and make decisions. Are you an energetic “people person” or a thoughtful “behind-the-scenes planner”? A decisive organiser or a flexible problem-solver? Myers-Briggs shows there’s value in every type and that the magic happens when they work together. Delegates complete a short assessment to discover their four-letter personality type, then explore how different types can complement one another, resolve conflict and play to each other’s strengths. It’s a fun, eye-opening conference activity that builds understanding, trust and collaboration across teams.