About Business Events Wellington
Business Events Wellington is a team of approachable and highly skilled professionals, with years of industry and event planning experience
Business Events Wellington is the official convention bureau for the Wellington region and a business unit of WellingtonNZ.
Whether you’re planning an exclusive retreat or international conference, they have the local knowledge, expertise and contacts to find and deliver what you’re looking for. From the initial planning process or bidding for an international event, through to selecting venues, finding accommodation, and recommending delegate experiences, the team at Business Events Wellington provide free and impartial advice. We are here to help make your next business event a success.
Meet the Team
Find out more about the passionate team that makes up Business Events Wellington.
Stacey Pilcher
Business Events Coordinator
As your first point of contact for any Business Events Wellington-related enquiry, Stacey will ensure you are connected to the right people in the industry. Stacey's not shy to say Wellington is the best city in the world and she loves getting out and exploring the capital of cool. Stacey has many years event experience here in Wellington and overseas, starting in the AV industry and moving into event management. Get in touch today!
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +64 22 025 9963
Louise Snow
Business Events Coordinator
Providing admin support to the Business Events Wellington team, Louise’s background is in hospitality and working within government agencies, and she knows the recipe for a top-notch event. Louise will be your support for smaller conferences and events, as well as famils and site visits. Louise is here to help.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +64 22 025 9963
Rebecca Briscoe
Bids Manager
With a background in hospitality and hotel management, Rebecca brings a load of business event operational experience to the BEW team. Rebecca’s focus is to work with the International market and helping those bidding to host an international conference in our amazing city. Rebecca is a coffee and local wine enthusiast and can often be found in one of Wellington’s cafés. If you would like to join her for a coffee and chat about an upcoming conference opportunity please get in touch.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +64 21 408 846
Tania Barnes
Business Development Manager - Australia
Based in Sydney, Australia, Tania has spent much of her career representing various New Zealand products in the Australian Business Events Market. With a passion for connecting people with unique experiences, Wellington is the perfect destination to continue Tania’s focus. Ready with a smile and extensive NZ knowledge, reach out to Tania to discover all the best that Wellington has to offer for your next event.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 459 031 091
Katie Neeley
Business Development Manager
If you’re looking to host your next association conference in Wellington, Katie is here to help. With a background in events and marketing, and experience working in business event teams in New Zealand, Katie is passionate about connecting with clients to ensure you have the tools to create a memorable and impactful event. Always up for a coffee, feel free to reach out to chat all things Wellington for your next event!
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +64 22 639 0756
Molly Heppleston-Tait
Research and Convention Services
Molly looks after Research and Convention Services for Business Events Wellington, responsible for identifying potential international conference opportunities and placing them with a Wellington host. Convention services is a wrap-around support role to proactively engage clients in delegate marketing, city and legacy activation. Reach out for a chat, she'd love to talk!
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +64 21 433 067
Irette Ferreira
Business Events Wellington Manager
Having led sales teams in convention centres in South Africa and the Middle East, Irette brings many years of international experience in bidding for- and hosting conferences. She is charged with managing Business Event Wellington’s activities and strategy. Irette has quickly fallen in love with the coolest little capital in the world – so much so that she moved halfway around the world to call Wellington “home”!
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +64 22 107 1012
Katie Page
Advocacy Programme Manager
As a hometown Wellingtonian with extensive experience working in other major business event destinations, Katie brings a strong understanding of what it takes to ensure Wellington is a memorable and successful destination choice. With her background in hospitality, event management and conferencing, Katie is extremely passionate and focused on Wellington hosting your future events. Katie is leading our advocacy programme, so if you are wild about Wellington and a passionate leader in your sector, Katie is here to support you in hosting a world of knowledge sharing in our vibrant and energetic capital.
(Currently on maternity leave)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +64 21 433 067
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