A new level of event production has been added to the Sanctuary Cove Resort on the Gold Coast, with the launch of 3D holographic technology.

Delivered in collaboration with their long-term in-house audiovisual and event production company, Encore Event Technology, the venue will this month offer event packages which including the immersive experience.

InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort General Manager, Matt Rippin, said the technology would bring a new element of theatre to client events.

“Our new holographic technology will enable clients to inject an element of surprise and wonder to their events or celebrations with high definition, 3D holograms projected onto large hologauze screens that appear to float above the still waters of our Lagoon Beach Pool,” he said. 

At a glance: 

• The Sanctuary Cove Resort on the Gold Coast has announced the introduction of 3D holographic technology for events.
• The displays will be delivered in collaboration with long-term in-house audiovisual and event production company, Encore Event Technology.
• There are 14 indoor and outdoor meeting and conference spaces available throughout the 4.2-hectare resort with events able to accommodate between eight to 500 people.

“The resort’s holographic display is perfect for product launches, branding and re-branding events, storytelling, entertainment or for any event organiser looking to fully engage their guests with the latest in outdoor event production technology.

“Special lighting surrounding the Lagoon Beach Pool creates a sense of depth for the holographic displays and provides atmospheric lighting."

There are 14 indoor and outdoor meeting and conference spaces available throughout the 4.2-hectare resort with events able to accommodate between eight to 500 people.

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A ballerina display on the water. Source: Sanctuary Cove Resort

The property’s new one-acre saltwater Lagoon Beach Pool will act as the stage for the holographic technology, which can also be used for companies with managing directors or CEOs based in other countries that are unable to attend a special event.

Technology Director at Encore Event Technology, Andrew MacColl, said the company's teams would work with InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort’s clients to pre-record specific messages from their managers to appear in a holographic form at an event.

“Our global network of AV teams gives InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort the capability of being able to project pre-recorded media of people who have a message or story to share with delegates," he said.

“Pre-recorded content gives delegates the experience of being able to see and hear from their CEO or a special guest as they appear to walk on water right before their eyes.

“We also have the ability to overlay video conferencing technology to project live holographic displays of people at an event.

In this instance, the projection and image are live, and audience members can ask questions and talk in real-time to their CEO or a guest who is beamed in to join an event then and there.

Encore Event Technology has been incorporating the holographic technology into their indoor event production at convention centres and corporate spaces for the past few years, however Mr MacColl said this was the first time the technology had been used outdoors in the middle of a lagoon beach pool. 

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