BRAND NEW FOR 2025 ~
BRAND NEW FOR 2025 ~
This brand new, exciting event is an opportunity for decision-makers, buyers, and service providers in the event industry to come together in an engaging, structured environment to meet, connect, and form collaborative relationships. The Event Exchange Powered by Jetstar connects venues, promoters, tourism operators, National Sporting Organisations, international events, and other stakeholders in the events ecosystem.
Date: Monday 1 September 2025
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Claudelands, Hamilton
Additional Cost: $150+gst
Meeting Duration: 10-15 minutes per session
A few suggestions of who should attend and who you could meet:
How It Works:
Register your interest in attending by 1 August 2025
Participants can then book and manage meetings via a custom event networking app.
The app allows attendees to request, accept, and schedule meetings with relevant contacts before the event.
At the session, a bell will sound every 10-15 minutes, signalling the next session.
Dedicated event hosts will facilitate introductions and ensure a smooth flow.
Key Outcomes & Benefits
Facilitated business introductions, cut through the noise and meet decision-makers
Direct access to buyers & suppliers, eliminate cold outreach
Pre-planned meetings through the app, maximise efficiency
Opportunity to form long-term event partnerships
To join the Event Exchange, you’ll need to have a ticket to Eventing the Future 2025. It’s an optional add-on for just $150 + GST, and you can simply select it when purchasing your conference ticket through Humanitix. Just make sure to do so before 1 August 2025!
Look at some of the companies who have already registered
Frequently Asked Questions – Event Exchange powered by Jetstar
1. What is the Event Exchange?
Event Exchange is a fast-paced, high-value networking session taking place at Eventing the Future 2025. It connects buyers, suppliers, and event professionals through a series of pre-scheduled, one-on-one meetings, helping you cut through the noise and meet the right people.
2. How do I participate?
To take part, you must: Purchase a ticket to Eventing the Future 2025, and purchase the add-on ticket for the Event Exchange by 1 August 2025. Once you're signed up, you’ll receive access to our custom networking app to start booking meetings.
3. What does it cost?
Event Exchange tickets are $150 + GST , in addition to your Eventing the Future conference ticket. You can register individually to maximise your own networking time, or as a company team (1-3 people). If you choose to register as a company, only one person needs to add the Event Exchange ticket to their order through Humanitix.
4. How does the networking app work?
The custom app allows you to browse other participants and select up to 10 people you would be interested in meeting. The conference team will then matchmake each booking, and supply you with a personalised agenda through the app.
5. What happens during the session?
Each meeting lasts 10–15 minutes. A bell will signal when it’s time to move to your next meeting. Dedicated event hosts will help keep things flowing and support smooth introductions.
7. Who should attend Event Exchange?
This session is designed for Event organisers sourcing new suppliers and partners, Suppliers and venues seeking qualified buyers, and anyone in the events industry ready to form valuable, long-term connections
8. What are the key benefits?
Facilitated introductions to people you actually want to meet, pre-scheduled, quality meetings – no more awkward cold outreach, in a structured, time-efficient format, with real opportunities to build long-term partnerships
9. How many meetings can I expect?
Most attendees will have around 7 scheduled meetings, depending on demand and mutual matches through the app.
10. What if I don’t know who I want to meet?
The app helps you filter attendees by company name. We can also match you based on your profile. On the day, our hosts will be there to help facilitate smart, relevant connections.