Pre-conference options
Arrive on Monday 1 September and take advantage of the Practical Skills Sessions run by industry experts. Immersive learning modules to help guide you through certain areas of event management. These include the new Temporary Traffic Management Guide, applying for a special licence, Crowd Safety and more.
The inaugural Event Exchange is also due to take place on Monday 1 September 2025. This is an opportunity to network and connect with your peers to help facilitate business opportunities. Find out more here.
There will also be a Welcome Function to ease into conference.
Monday 1 September 2025
Get ready for a jam-packed day of insights, inspiration, and industry experts. You will hear from the experts on securing event funding, breakout sessions will cover everything from fan engagement to crisis management.
The New Zealand Major Events Team will share the latest updates, while SailGP takes us behind the scenes of their sustainability journey. We’re also tackling the big questions with a powerhouse panel - how do events supercharge cities?
To top it all off, Dougal Allan, Coast to Coast Champion and America’s Cup winner, will share how events have shaped his career.
Then, go get ready, and return for the glitzy NZEA New Zealand Event Awards Gala Dinner, kicking off at 6:30pm until late. Find out more about the awards here.
Tuesday 2 September 2025
Join Steve and the IRONMAN team as they share what it takes to deliver a world-class event on a global stage, from working with international partners to unlocking the power of community, culture, and industry collaboration.
We have also pulled together some of NZ’s top festival promoters in New Zealand, who will dive into the future of festivals, tackling the challenges and opportunities ahead. Plus, we’ll hear from fan engagement experts on why today’s audience expects more than just the main act.
We’ll also explore sustainable events in NZ, and get the latest update on Auckland’s game-changing New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC).
