WHERE NZ'S EVENTS
INDUSTRY GATHERS

4 & 5 August 2026

NZICC, Auckland

~400 Attendees Expected

Two high-impact days of inspiration, bold thinking, and the connections that move Aotearoa's events industry forward.

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See What ETF25 Delivered

Two days that defined the conversation for NZ's events industry

95% of ETF25 delegates rated it a positive experience.

In 2026, we're bringing ~400 of New Zealand's best event professionals to Auckland's world-class NZICC — including the buyers, commissioners, and decision-makers your business needs to meet.

By the numbers — ETF25 delegate feedback

A Conference That Delivers

95^%

Rated experience positive

4 or 5 stars — across the full two days

76^%

Rated organisation 5 Stars

Top marks for conference delivery

38^%

Were company decision-makers

Senior buyers, commissioners & leaders across NZ's events industry

~400

Expected in 2026

The biggest Eventing the Future yet

ETF25 audience profile

Who's In the Room

Industry Sectors

Suppliers31%

Local & Central Government26%

Event Owners & Agencies20%

Venues10%

Corporate Events Teams3%

Independent Contractors3%

Where They Come From

Auckland43%

Waikato16%

Bay of Plenty11%

Wellington8%

Canterbury7%

Rest of NZ15%

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~400 event professionals. Two days. Auckland's NZICC, 4 & 5 August 2026. Register your interest now and be first in line when tickets go on sale.

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4 & 5 August 2026 · NZICC Auckland

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WHERE NZ'S EVENTSINDUSTRY GATHERS