The length of time your conference energiser or ice breaker will last depends on which you choose, time in your agenda and your audience size however most tend to follow the same rule of thumb and last anywhere between 20 minutes and 1 hour.

Yes most definitely. Ice breakers and energisers are designed to fit seamlessly around your conference and your agenda. The idea for most of them is to add an element of surprise to your content on the day, therefore it needs to be slotted in discretely. If equipment is required such as musical instruments then they can be used at delegate tables or seats. 

Generally we always recommend you hold your energiser or ice breaker at the start of your event or after lunch. 

These times work best for audience engagement. By getting your audience collaborating and engaging in the morning you can set a positive tone for the rest of the day. It can spark motivation and help break down any barriers to communication amongst delegates. 

If you have some heavy content to get through, then an activity post lunch can be a great idea to help keep your audience engaged in the afternoon. 

A popular favourite for large audiences is the Haka Workshop! This one can be held with as many delegates as you like, as no equipment is needed just your metaphorical dancing shoes! 

When you have a smaller number of delegates at your conference you can arrange an ice breaker activity that will get teams working together more collaboratively. A great and popular example of this is our Samba Beats activity.