UNILODGE LIVING GROUP 2026 MANAGERS CONFERENCE & AWARDS NIGHT
5-8 MAY 2026 | QT GOLD COAST
OUR LEGACY, OUR FUTURE
A legacy of leadership. Shaping the future of living.
OUR PARTNERS
OBJECTIVES
CONFERENCE OUTCOMES
This conference is an opportunity for our leaders to step away from day-to-day operations, reflect on how far we have come, and prepare for what comes next. Over the three days, you will:
• Connect with fellow leaders and strengthen relationships across the organisation
• Reflect on our legacy and the values that have shaped who we are today
• Gain clarity on our strategy, priorities and direction for the future
• Explore what great leadership looks like in a changing environment
• Contribute ideas that will help shape the next phase of UniLodge Living Group
• Celebrate our people, our achievements and 30 years of inspired living
• Leave aligned, energised and ready to lead the future together CONFERENCE FLOW
• Day One – Arrival & Connection (Building relationships and celebrating our legacy)
• Day Two – Culture & Reflection (Understanding who we are, where we came from, and how we lead)
• Day Three – Capability & Future (Preparing for what’s next)
• Day Three Evening – Awards Celebration (Recognising excellence)
• Day Four – Departure
AGENDA
MANAGERS CONFERENCE AGENDA – TUESDAY 5 MAY 2026 (DAY ONE)
TIME ITEM LOCATION
Travel to QT Hotel. Please refer to your travel itinerary for further detail.
CHECK INTO YOUR ROOM (AVAILABLE FROM 3PM) SEE RECEPTION.
6:30PM – 9.30PM (3HRS) Dinner: Welcome To the GC Bring your best tropical outfit!
QT Gold Coast
MANAGERS CONFERENCE AGENDA
TIME ITEM
FROM 6:30AM, AT YOUR LEISURE
8:30AM BREAKFAST
COFFEE CART OPENS
8.50AM
– WEDNESDAY 6 MAY 2026 (DAY TWO)
DOORS OPEN TO THE CONFERENCE ROOM
9:00AM CONFERENCE COMMENCEMENT
9:00AM – 9:05AM (5 MIN)
9:05AM – 9:15AM (10 MIN)
9:15AM - 10:00AM (45 MIN)
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
Topic: Welcome to the Managers Conference & Acknowledgement of Country
Speaker: Matt Row, COO
Topic: Conference Kick-off and Keynote Intro
Speaker: Tomas Johnsson, CEO
Topic: Keynote Address: Empowering High-Performing Teams
Speaker: Rachael Robertson
10:00AM – 10:30AM (30 MIN) MORNING TEA
10:30AM – 11:15AM (45 MIN)
11:15AM – 12:00PM (45 MIN)
Topic: Activity with Keynote Speaker: No Triangles
Speaker: Rachael Robertson
Topic: Sustaining Performance over the Long Term –Wellbeing in the Workplace
Speaker: Craig Cowdrey, Sonder Co-Founder
12:00PM – 1:00PM (60 MIN) LUNCH
1:00PM – 1:35PM (35 MIN)
1:35PM – 2:45PM (70 MIN)
2:45PM – 3:00PM (15 MIN)
Topic: Legacy in Action: Lessons That Shaped Us
Host: Tomas Johnsson, CEO
Panel members:
• Peter Bates, Executive Chairman
• Eleanor Davidson, Former COO and Board Member
Topic: From Legacy to Leadership: What We Carry Forward
Presenter: Tomas Johnsson, CEO
Topic: Reflection on Learnings and Wrap Up of Day
Presenter: Matt Row, COO
3:00PM CONFERENCE CLOSE
3:00PM – 4:00PM (1 HR) FREE TIME
Catch up on life and freshen up for dinner
Wear your Gold Coast White (Optional)
4.00PM BOARD BUS
4:15PM BUS DEPARTS
Transport leaves for dinner at 4:15pm sharp!
5:00PM – 8:00PM (3 HRS)
DINNER: Harbour Cruise
Boat departs at 5pm. GC
8:00PM RETURN BY BUS
Transport leaves to return to hotel
MANAGERS CONFERENCE AGENDA – THURSDAY 7 MAY 2026 (DAY THREE)
TIME ITEM
FROM 6:30AM, AT YOUR LEISURE
8:30AM BREAKFAST
COFFEE CART OPENS
8.50AM DOORS OPEN TO THE CONFERENCE ROOM
9:00AM CONFERENCE COMMENCEMENT
9:00AM – 9:15AM (15 MIN)
9:15AM – 9.45AM (30 MIN)
9:45AM – 10:15AM (30 MIN)
Topic: Leading with Confidence into What’s Next Speaker: Tomas Johnsson
Panel Topic: Beyond the Horizon: Leading the Next Era through AI Panel Presenters: Peter Bates / Tomas Johnsson / Chris Webb / Matt Row / Grant Waldeck / Vicki Nagle
Topic: AI Leadership Keynote Speaker: David Benett, Addaptive
10.15AM – 10:45AM (30 MIN) MORNING TEA
10:45AM –11:45AM (60 MIN)
11:45AM – 12:45PM (60 MIN)
Topic: AI in Practice Speaker: David Benett, Addaptive
Topic: AI in Discussion Speaker: Facilitated table discussions
12:45PM – 1:45PM (60 MIN) LUNCH
1:45PM – 2:15PM (30 MIN)
2.15PM – 2:30PM (15 MIN)
Topic: Our Ownership Story Speaker: Harsh Narang, Rava Partners
Topic: Wrap Up Speaker: Tomas Johnsson
2:30PM CLOSE
2:30PM – 6.30PM (4 HRS) FREE TIME / GET READY FOR THE
6:30PM – 11:30PM (5 HRS)
- CHECK OUT AT RECEPTION (Checkout must be prior to 11am)
8:30AM GOLD COAST BUS DEPARTURE AT 8:30AM
10:00AM BRISBANE BUS DEPARTURE AT 10AM (Aims to return to head-office by 12pm, then on to Brisbane Domestic airport)
Transfers and flights to return home. Please check your travel itinerary for details.
