Upcoming events
Smarter Sponsorship with hey partner
In this webinar, Sean Ingram, will introduce hey partner, a brand partnership platform designed to take the friction out of finding and securing sponsorships. Sean will walk through how the platform works for both sides of the partnership equation: events and rights holders can list their opportunities for free and receive direct enquiries from brands, while brands can browse real opportunities, filter by audience and category, and connect directly.
Ready, Respond, Recover
This practical, one-hour webinar is designed for events professionals across all sectors, with a particular focus on council event teams who regularly face the demands of large-scale, community-facing delivery. Facilitated by Health Psychologist Laura McAlpine, Ready, Respond, Recover explores evidence-based approaches to sustaining wellbeing and performance before, during, and after high-pressure events.
Eventing the Future 2026
The event for the events industry! Eventing the Future 2026 is set to bring the event industry together once again for two high-impact days of connection, inspiration and bold thinking on 4 & 5 August 2026.
NZEA NZ Event Awards 2026
Join us for a night of recognition, inspiration, and connection as we celebrate the finalists and winners of the 2026 NZEA NZ Event Awards.
Event Sustainability in Practice: What’s Realistic & What Works?
This webinar explores practical lessons from NZ events and breaks down what is realistically achievable at different levels of operational investment, from basic recycling systems through to high-diversion event models.
Preparing events for today's security risks
Are your events truly prepared for today’s security risks?
Join us for an essential NZEA webinar unpacking the latest insights from the Security of Crowded Places in New Zealand Forum 2025, led by Chris Kumeroa (Chair, Crowded Places Security Advisory Group) and Elliot Sheppard (Researcher).
Rethinking Events Without Waste (AUCKLAND)
Are you an event organiser, venue manager, or sustainability lead looking to start or advance your zero waste journey? Join Without Waste’s FREE four-part workshop series designed to give event professionals practical tools to reduce waste, plan with confidence, cut costs, and create better event experiences.
From sign-ups to start lines: what participation data tells us now
Join us for some incredible statistics on the world of participation events. What is trending, what is working, and how to get more people signed up and engaged - including sponsors!
FREE for NZEA members | $25.00+GST for non-members
Explore One New Zealand Stadium
Registrations closed! NZEA, together with our industry partners Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) and the Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ), are delighted to invite you to the new One New Zealand Stadium, Christchurch.
FREE for NZEA members / $45.00+GST for Non-Members
How to manage an event through a cyclone threat with Steve Giles
Join Steve Giles from Taupō District Council as he shares the behind‑the‑scenes story of delivering a safe and successful ITM Taupō Super440 under the looming threat of a cyclone.
FREE for NZEA members | $25.00+GST for non-members
From Moments to Movements: Crafting Emotional Journeys in B2B Events
Think back to an event that truly stayed with you. Maybe it was the energy of a keynote, the warmth of a hosted dinner, or the unexpected connection made in a hotel lobby. In a world overflowing with choices, it’s these moments - the ones that feel personal and human - that turn a standard meeting into a meaningful experience. For today’s attendees, this isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s the new standard.
In this webinar, we’ll move beyond checklists and capacity charts to reimagine events as emotional journeys that planners and venues co-create together. Drawing on the latest insights from Cvent’s “Top Event Trends for 2026”, we’ll explore how leading brands and hospitality partners are transforming ordinary meetings and stays into stories guests remember - and return for.
Join customer voices, venue experts, and Cvent storytellers as they share:
How to design experiences that evoke emotion at every stage, from the first invite to the post-stay follow-up — whether you’re planning the programme or hosting it on property
Ways to weave a powerful narrative through every touchpoint, aligning event goals with the venue setting, services, and on-site details to create a shared sense of purpose
How human intuition, supported by data and AI, helps planners and hotel teams spot the moments that matter most and translate them into long-term relationships, repeat bookings, and revenue
You’ll also discover how Cvent’s integrated solutions bring planners and venues onto one connected platform - from sourcing and diagramming to onsite experience design - so every logistical decision supports the emotional story your brand and your property want to tell.
If you’re ready to move beyond “good enough” and create events and stays that guests talk about, remember, and choose again, this session is your invitation.
The Event Exchange - Powered by Jetstar
REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED
The Event Exchange – powered by Jetstar brings together the decision-makers, buyers, and service providers who matter most to your business, all in one structured, high-value session designed to maximise meaningful connections.
Cvent Lunch & Learn
Trend-Driven, AI-Powered: Practical Event Management Strategies for 2026
2026 is shaping up to be a defining year for events. AI is moving from experimentation to everyday operations, attendee expectations are rising, and teams are being asked to deliver more impact with tighter budgets and greater scrutiny on security.
We’d love to help you turn those pressures into opportunity.
You’re invited to join us on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, at the Grand Millennium, Auckland, for an exclusive 2026 Event Trends Lunch & Learn session.
Over a complimentary lunch, we’ll unpack the top event trends for 2026 and show you how to:
Harness AI and event tech to transform event strategy in ANZ and work smarter across the event lifecycle.
Win the cost containment battle without compromising attendee experience or brand impact.
Turn today’s top challenges—tightening budgets, rising attendee expectations, and increasing security pressures—into opportunities with Cvent.
You’ll leave with practical ideas you can apply to your next event—plus new connections with fellow planners, marketers, and venue professionals in Auckland.
Seats are limited to keep the conversation focused and interactive.
Cvent Webinar - Make it Matter: The Must-Know Event Trends for 2026
It’s here, Cvent's annual webinar where we unveil the definitive trends that will shape the industry in 2026.
Risk-based traffic management planning for ANZAC Day parades
The New Zealand Events Association (NZEA), in partnership with NZTA and the Temporary Traffic Management Industry Steering Group, invites you to a special webinar designed to support event organisers to prepare safe, practical, risk‑based traffic management plans for ANZAC Day parades.
Cvent x NZEA: How to Build Event Content that Connects and Fuels All Your Marketing Channels
Content is at the heart of every marketing moment, from the campaigns we run to the events we host. But when content fuels everything from webinars to in-person events, how do you deliver it in a way that’s consistently engaging and impactful?
Cvent x NZEA: Master the Repeatable Events Formula
The data doesn’t lie. One-off mega-events aren't enough. There is power in smaller, repeatable events that create consistent touchpoints with your audience.
Feeling stressed? Improving wellbeing in the events industry
Discover the real stressors facing event professionals and what teams actually need to thrive. In this session, Dr Trudie Walters shares research-driven insights and practical strategies to improve wellbeing and retention across the events industry.
Event Technology Supporting Human Connection
Join Iain Morrison as he talks about leveraging cutting edge technology to revolutionise the way planning is undertaken in the events industry to drive more genuine human connection.
Virtual Business Events Insights Group
The NZEA Business Events insights group is specifically for those who work for corporate businesses, or those who work at agencies, to discuss current trends, issues and share knowledge with their peers.
This session is exclusive to NZEA members (no cost to attend).
Virtual Council Events Insights Group
The NZEA Council Events Insights Group is a moderated and interactive meeting specifically for those who work for councils or CCO's. This is an opportunity to discuss current trends, issues, and share knowledge with your peers.
Your moderator: Kevin Murphy, Napier City Council
This session is exclusive to NZEA members (no cost to attend).
NZEA's AGM 2025
NZEA RE-REGISTRATION AND UPDATED RULES:
At this AGM we will seek a member resolution to update NZEA's Rules as required to re-register under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022.
All members of the NZEA are invited to attend.
Virtual Business Events Insights Group
The NZEA Business Events insights group is specifically for those who work for corporate businesses, or those who work at agencies, to discuss current trends, issues and share knowledge with their peers.
This session is exclusive to NZEA members (no cost to attend).
One New Zealand Stadium Unveiled with Danny Schroder, Venues Ōtautahi
One New Zealand will be the premier stadium of Aotearoa; the venue is on track to open in April 2026, the excitement continues to amplify as the opening series of events gets closer.
Virtual Council Events Insights Group
The NZEA Council Events Insights Group is a moderated and interactive meeting specifically for those who work for councils or CCO's. This is an opportunity to discuss current trends, issues, and share knowledge with your peers.
Your moderator: Kevin Murphy, Napier City Council
This session is exclusive to NZEA members (no cost to attend).
Virtual Business Events Insights Group
The NZEA Business Events insights group is specifically for those who work for corporate businesses, or those who work at agencies, to discuss current trends, issues and share knowledge with their peers.
This session is exclusive to NZEA members (no cost to attend).
Virtual Marketing & Sponsorship Insights Group
The NZEA Marketing and Sponsorship Insights Group is specifically for those who manage sponsorships and marketing, to discuss current trends, issues, and share knowledge with their peers.
Your moderators: Sarah Meikle, Food + Drink New Zealand and Mark Pickering, Athletics New Zealand.
This session is exclusive to NZEA members (no cost to attend).
The New Approach to Events Traffic Management: What you need to know (Webinar)
Following the 2023 introduction of the NZ Guide to Temporary Traffic Management, a new events-specific practice note has been developed to assist everyone involved in events traffic management.
Virtual Event Operations Insights Group
The NZEA Event Operations Insights Group is specifically for those who manage the Operations at Festivals & Events to discuss current trends, issues and share knowledge with their peers.
Your moderator: Brenna McCann, Dunedin Venues.
This session is exclusive to NZEA members (no cost to attend).
Virtual Sport Events Insights Group
The NZEA Sport Events Insights Group is a moderated and interactive meeting specifically for those who work for NSO's, or are involved in the delivery of sporting events. This is an opportunity to discuss current trends, issues, and share knowledge with your peers.
Your moderator: Andrea Nelson MNZM Chief Executive, Gymnastics NZ.
This session is exclusive to NZEA members (no cost to attend).
Virtual Leaders' Insights Group
The NZEA Leaders’ Insights Group is a moderated interactive forum specifically for those in the CEO, GM or equivalent, position at their organisation, to discuss current trends, issues and share knowledge with their peers.
Your moderator: Lizzi Pearson, Montana Group.
This session is exclusive to NZEA members (no cost to attend).
Virtual Council Events Insights Group
The NZEA Council Events Insights Group is a moderated and interactive meeting specifically for those who work for councils or CCO's. This is an opportunity to discuss current trends, issues, and share knowledge with your peers.
Your moderator: Kevin Murphy, Napier City Council
This session is exclusive to NZEA members (no cost to attend).
Cvent Lunch & Learn Session: Trend-Driven, Tech-Powered: Practical Event Management Solutions for 2025
Cvent is excited to invite NZEA members to a seminar in Auckland on Thursday 13 March, where event planners and marketers will gather to explore the latest event technology trends. And yes, lunch is on Cvent!
Cvent's two-webinar series - Future-Forward Events: Embracing AI and Emerging Trends
Wednesday, 12 March 2025
2:00pm - 3:00pm