UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Cvent Webinar #2: The Future of AI: A Discussion with Event Experts

    Thursday 21st March | 12:00pm | Duration: 45 minutes | Online

    It’s a topic that’s on nearly everyone’s mind - across industries, and across roles. The buzz that it has generated is massive. And It’s not stopping anytime soon. According to Forrester’s new forecast “Generative AI will have an average annual growth rate of 36% up to 2030”.

    But how can we really use AI to revolutionize events? How can we harness the powers of technology to do more with less, extend our teams, and gain professional edge?

    Hear our panel of industry experts, including Forrester Analyst, Conrad Mills, discuss:

    • Predictions for how AI will evolve the event industry

    • Insights on how marketing and event leaders plan to make the most out of AI

    • Event challenges and use cases where AI can be impactful

    FREE for NZEA Members

  • Tauranga Industry Networking Event

    WEDNESDAY 27 MARCH 2024
    4:00PM to 6:00PM
    St Amand, 105 The Strand, Tauranga

    TIMINGS:
    4:00PM: Arrival and grab a drink
    4:15PM: Welcome
    4:20PM: Presentation
    4:45PM: Industry networking
    6:00PM Event close

    PROGRAMME

    • Mihi/Welcome

    • Whakaaturanga / Presentation
      Flavours of Plenty Festival ‘When Collaboration Works’
      An overview of the award-winning Flavours of Plenty Festival, starting on Thursday 4 April 2024 right across the Bay of Plenty region. Festival Director, Rae Baker, will give an overview of concept development, measurement, stakeholder collaboration, and the importance of leverage opportunities.

    • Whakawhanaunatanga / Industry Networking
      Please stay and enjoy refreshments and food together, a chance to catch-up on the summer of events and look towards the year ahead.

    RSVP: This is a free event, however, places are limited. To secure your spot please email eventbookings@taranga.govt.nz by Wednesday 20 March 2024. Spaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

  • In Person Seminar: 2024 Event Trends Unveiled

    THURSDAY 28 MARCH 2024
    Four Points by Sheraton Auckland
    11:00AM

    We saw many trends in 2023 – cost savings, more strategic use of data and, of course, let’s not forget: AI. But what does 2024 have in store for us?

    Join us for a scrumptious lunch on Thursday, 28 March at Four Points by Sheraton Auckland to hear from Sarah Dixon, Cvent’s Business Development Executive for New Zealand as she discusses what to expect from 2024.

    You’ll discover how Cvent technology can help simplify your workflow, and also get to share your learnings from 2023 with your peers.

  • Eventing the Future 2024

    27 & 28 August 2024
    Fly Palmy Arena, Palmerston North


    We are so excited to be heading to Palmerston North for Eventing the Future 2024! This vibrant city plays host to a number of big events, with its huge arena, bespoke conference centre, the New Zealand Rugby Museum and other smaller venues.

    In 2024, we will be combining the conference with the NZEA New Zealand Event Awards (Awards Gala Dinner will take place on 27 August 2024), allowing guests to come together across two days to network, learn and be inspired.

  • NZEA New Zealand Event Awards

    27 August 2024
    Fly Palmy Arena, Palmerston North

    Come along and celebrate the best of the best at the NZEA New Zealand Event Awards gala dinner!

    This networking and celebratory event is not to be missed!

Past events

Recordings of past webinars are available to all NZEA members. Simply login to gain access.