What to Expect
TWO DAYS THAT WILL
MOVE YOUR INDUSTRY FORWARD
Keynote speakers. Ministerial updates. Hands-on breakout sessions. Industry networking. And a Gala Awards Dinner to cap it all off. Here's what's in store at NZICC Auckland on 4 & 5 August 2026.
📍 NZICC, Auckland
📅 4 & 5 August 2026
👥 ~400 Professionals
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Full Programme
Four Events. Two Days.
Monday 4 August 2026
Conference Day One
Conference Day One
10:30am – 5:00pm
Keynotes, panels, and sessions at the New Zealand International Convention Centre
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Event Exchange 2026
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Pre-scheduled, face-to-face meetings with the buyers, decision-makers and suppliers who matter to your business. Find out more →
Tuesday 5 August 2026
Conference Day Two
Conference Day Two
9:00am – 4:00pm
A full day of sessions, breakouts, and industry connection at NZICC
Gala Dinner
NZEA NZ Event Awards 2026
6:00pm – 11:00pm
Celebrating excellence and innovation across New Zealand's events industry. Black tie, NZICC Auckland.
Programme Highlights
What's On
Keynotes & Plenary Sessions
Fireside Chat with Industry Stalwarts
Featuring Brent Eccles, Eccles Entertainment — candid conversation with the people who've shaped New Zealand's events landscape
Ministerial Update
Minister of Tourism and Hospitality — hear directly from government on policy, funding, and the future of events in NZ
Marketing & Audience Engagement
Featuring Auckland FC and others — how to grow, engage and retain your audience in 2026 and beyond
Data & AI in Events
How artificial intelligence and smarter data are transforming how events are planned, run, and measured
Behind the Scenes
Carlena Limmer and others pull back the curtain on producing world-class events in New Zealand
Why Sponsoring Events & Venues Makes Sense
Hear from HNRY and others on the business case for event and venue sponsorship
Breakout Sessions
Temporary Traffic Management
With Wayne Smith — practical guidance on TTM planning, compliance and best practice for event organisers
Driving Entertainment in Sport
How to elevate the fan experience and create events that keep crowds coming back
Event Medical with MRI
Medical planning, risk management and on-site health frameworks for events of every scale
Council Event Teams Hui
A dedicated session connecting local government event teams to share challenges, insights and solutions
Plus much, much more — full programme announced soon
The Venue
New Zealand International
Convention Centre
Auckland's world-class NZICC is the perfect home for Eventing the Future 2026 — a landmark venue right in the heart of the city, purpose-built for conferences of ambition and scale.
103 Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland CBD
4 & 5 August 2026
~400 event professionals expected
Ready to Be Part of It?
Register your interest now and be first in line when tickets go on sale for New Zealand's biggest events industry conference.
4 & 5 August 2026 · NZICC Auckland