Beyond Virtual: Styra's Leap into Real-World Connections

Styra, a pioneer in cloud-native authorization, has been demonstrating how bringing people together, whether in-person or remotely, can truly amplify teamwork. Their latest move, the 2024 Styra Summit in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Organized with the support of Retreat's planning services, is a testament to this philosophy. It's all about creating those connections that foster team spirit and boost productivity.

Cecily Wong, the Director of Operations & People, was the driving force behind this gathering. It wasn't just about hitting our strategic targets; it was also about making memories together. Retreat, with expertise in planning offsite events, came through in transforming this vision into reality.

Choosing the Perfect Spot: A Journey

Finding the right destination to gather the team for Styra wasn't easy. They needed somewhere accessible but also inspiring. That's why Playa del Carmen was chosen – it has that perfect mix of work and leisure. Retreat proposed different destinations and assisted in making the decision, ensuring that Playa del Carmen was the perfect choice.n process.

Efficient Planning and Fun Times

Planning the 2024 Styra Summit was a whirlwind. However, Retreat's all-in-one planning solution made it a breeze. From selecting the venue to organizing logistics such as transportation, activities, and private events, everything was seamlessly handled. This made it effortless to overcome all logistical challenges and ensure a smooth execution.

The agenda was meticulously crafted to strike a balance between work and leisure, featuring work sessions alongside a trip to Tulum's Mayan ruins and snorkeling adventures. These activities not only brought the team closer together but also made remote collaboration feel tangible and immersive.

Smooth Sailing and Summit Success

Coordinating a team spread across ten states and six countries was no small feat. Retreat played a crucial role in accomplishing this mission.

The summit was focused on fostering stronger connections, and we achieved just that. The overwhelmingly positive feedback from the team afterward significantly boosted morale and brought us even closer together.

Looking Ahead

Using Retreat’s platform for the Styra Summit planning and execution was widely praised. It made organizing a complex event much easier. People particularly liked how Retreat handled logistics and simplified the planning process. Some suggested improvements, like adding a more detailed checklist feature for better planning.

Looking ahead, Styra plans to keep working with Retreat for future company events. This partnership has been invaluable for meeting logistical needs and improving team unity and productivity. With Retreat refining their platform and Styra gaining more experience, future retreats are expected to be even more effective, meeting the needs of our dynamic, remote-first workforce.

Celebrating Success and Building Bonds

The 2024 Styra Summit in Playa del Carmen stands as a testament to the power of meticulous planning, strategic collaboration, and the irreplaceable value of in-person connections. Under the adept leadership of Cecily Wong and with the support of Retreat's comprehensive services, Styra successfully bridged the gap between a globally dispersed team, fostering unity, enhancing collaboration, and creating lasting memories.

The 2024 Styra Summit was a blast. It showed us just how powerful in-person connections can be. Under Cecily's leadership and with Retreat's help, we strengthened our team bond and made memories that will last a lifetime.

This summit was a reminder that it's not about escaping the digital world; it's about using it to bring us closer together. As we look back on the Playa del Carmen summit, we're grateful to everyone who made it happen. Here's to many more memorable team events in the future!