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One New Zealand Stadium
 

2026 EVANZ Conference Christchurch - 1st and 2nd December

Sally-Anne Coates —

Join us for the venues industry's event of the year!

Over two days we'll be sharing a packed programme:

  • Inspiring keynote speakers

  • Industry panels addressing the key issues

  • Knowledge Cafe - everyone's favourite session

  • Networking

  • Trade stands

    ........and much, much more.

registration will open in August with earlybird pricing available through to October.

Programme:

Monday 30th November - Eve of Conference get together - After5! event hosted by EVANZ and the VMA. Location to be advised .

Tuesday 1st December: Conference will open at 10am with a formal welcome, followed by a full day of sessions ending with the EVANZ AGM. This will be followed in the evening by an evening of food and drink and networking. All at One New Zealand Stadium.

Wednesday 2nd December: Conference Day 2 at the stadium, ending at 5pm to give you plenty of time to get ready for the EVANZ Awards 2026 which will take place at Te Pae.

Thursday 3rd December: Venue tours of some of Christchurch's most spectacular and best-loved venues.