Industry Insights

Industry leaders share valuable resources to help ensure your event is successful

Draw on the expertise of New Zealand's business events industry, with tips and advice from professional conference organisers, industry suppliers, event organisers and other leading industry stakeholders.

Whether you're starting out in the industry, looking to try something new or diversify your experience, explore curated insights from Aotearoa's business events industry.

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The end of an event is a good place to start

The end of an event is the perfect time to reflect, build on legacy aspirations, and make improvements for next time, explains Jessica Ferguson from Arinex

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Case study: Life Sciences Summit brings like minds together in capital

The capital recently hosted BioTechNZ’s Life Sciences Summit, where Aotearoa’s life sciences and biotech communities united for the very first time to discuss the challenges New Zealand and the world are facing

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The role of a professional conference organiser

Organising a successful event is no easy feat. But with help from professional conference organisers like Amy Abel, the process can be smoother and more cost effective

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Writing a successful event strategy

Business event specialist Sally Bunce shares her views on what to consider when writing an event strategy

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Bidding for international conferences

Bid champion and senior lecturer Dr Nadia Pantidi talks about the importance of collaboration when it comes to bidding for – and securing – international events

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Building valuable sponsor partnerships

Sponsorship and exhibition manager Nihal Fernandez uncovers recent trends and insights to help build meaningful sponsorship partnerships for business events

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Case study: Creative capital fit for game developers

Wellington was the platform for the New Zealand Game Developers Association to showcase its offering to the world

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Case study: Women in medicine converge on capital

Female medical professionals met face-to-face for the first time at their inaugural conference in Wellington

Attracting attendees to your event needs to start early in the planning. When choosing where to host your event, think beyond the agenda.

Raewyn Tse - Event Manager, Callaghan Innovation

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Engaging your conference attendees

In-house event manager Paula Rowntree gives six steps to break the attention deficit and keep your attendees engaged

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Making your event more sustainable

Sarah Healy from Venues Wellington shares ways to help event planners make the most of their events and meet their sustainability goals

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Launching a new conference for long-term success

Alexander John of event management company MCI shares three important steps to restart or initiate a conference

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Managing AV on a budget

General Manager of NW Group Lizzi Lovegrove shares how to confidently manage your AV on a budget

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Creating an engaging programme

Conference Innovators director Rachel Cook shares her advice on building an engaging programme for hybrid and virtual events

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Ways to entice delegates

Event manager Raewyn Tse shares her top tips for attracting delegates to an event

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Going Virtual

Arna Wahl Davies shares her top tips for planning a successful conference in the uncertain Covid-19 climate

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Navigating contracts

Experienced Professional Conference Organiser Jan Tonkin shares her top tips and must-include elements for business events contracts

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Event insurance essentials

Event insurance is the best way to plan for the unexpected. Stu Hartley of EventCover explains the essentials

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