ABOUT US
Corporate Event Planner
We specialise in organising professional conferences and events with a bespoke touch, providing a tailored approach that encompasses everything from venue selection to full conference management services.
Our headquarters are located in Brisbane, and we also have an office in Wollongong. We’re always ready to travel wherever our clients require our services.
Our proposals are flexible and tailored to meet your specific needs and budgetary constraints. Additionally, we offer complimentary venue finding and accommodation management services, ensuring that every aspect of your conference is expertly taken care of.
Rachael Lihou- founder of Somerset Events Management
Rachael is a Professional Conference Organiser, specialising in conference and event management for Associations, Not for profit, corporate and government organisations. She is responsible for our major client accounts, events and conferences. Rachael has over 18 years of hospitality and event management experience,and is a self-motivated and results-oriented professional. With excellent communication and organisational skills and a strong desire to achieve the best results for her clients, Rachael’s the go to person for event and conference management.
What is a PCO?
A Professional Conference Organiser (PCO) is a company that specialises in the planning of conferences, events and meetings. We ensure the success of your meeting through a number of services to deal with all event aspects.
“I have had the pleasure of working with Rachael for over 10 years, the attention to detail that Rachael puts into every aspect of the conference is truly outstanding. From the choice of venue, to options for speakers, to the networking opportunities, everything is always thoughtfully planned.
Overall, I can’t recommend Rachael highly enough. Their commitment to excellence and dedication to creating a top-notch conference experience truly set them apart.”
“I have worked with Rachael over the past 10 years. She has a passion for events, understands our needs and applies her knowledge of the industry to deliver fantastic events each time. .”
“Rachael Lihou is Director of Somerset Event Management, a boutique conference and event organiser based in Brisbane and Wollongong. In my current role we have been communicating since November 2021 when Rachael was Business Development Executive and then National Sales and Marketing Manager of a former company. During this time, I have always found Rachael to be honest, professional, has integrity and delivers on her promises. I commend Rachael Lihou to you.”