Eventing the Future — National Events Conference · 4 & 5 August 2026 · NZICC Auckland

Back for the third time — the networking event for the events industry

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📅 Date Tuesday 4 August 2026
🕔 Time 5:30pm – 7:00pm
📍 Venue NZICC, Auckland
🎟️ Additional Cost From $150+gst
⏱️ Meeting Duration 10–15 minutes
⚠️ Register By 16 July 2026
About the Event Exchange

The Networking Event That Actually Works

The Event Exchange — powered by Jetstar is your opportunity to meet the decision-makers, buyers, and service providers who matter most to your business, all in one structured, high-value session.

Taking place straight after Day One of Eventing the Future 2026, it's the perfect way to extend your conference experience and leave with real connections — not just business cards.

Connect with event suppliers, promoters, venues, National Sporting Organisations, tourism operators, and other key stakeholders across the events ecosystem. Whether you're sourcing partners, seeking new opportunities, or looking to expand your network, the Event Exchange brings together the people who can make it happen.

Registration deadline: 16 July 2026 — don't miss out on securing your spot and selecting who you want to meet.

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Step by Step

How It Works

01
Register & Buy Your Ticket
Secure your spot by 16 July 2026. Your details are added to the scheduling list.
02
Select Your Meetings
Choose up to 10 people you'd like to meet. We'll do our best to match you — you'll have time for 6 meetings on the day.
03
Receive Your Schedule
You'll get a personalised meeting schedule with who you're meeting, when, and which table to head to.
04
Come & Network
A bell signals each new session. Dedicated hosts keep things running smoothly — you just show up and connect.

Why Attend

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Facilitated Introductions
Meet decision-makers without the cold outreach
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Pre-Scheduled Meetings
Maximise your time with quality connections
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Targeted Networking
Choose exactly who you want to meet
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Long-Term Partnerships
Build relationships that extend beyond the event

Who You'll Meet

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Event Suppliers & Contractors
The people who make events happen on the ground
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Promoters & Event Owners
Those commissioning and producing events across NZ
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Venues & NSOs
Venues, National Sporting Organisations & tourism operators
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Key Industry Stakeholders
Decision-makers from across the entire events ecosystem
From Past Attendees

What People Said

"

I hate networking — but I thoroughly enjoyed the Event Exchange. Loved meeting new connections, the atmosphere was great.

2025 Attendee
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Really great fresh take on networking. Loved the stand-up format, it kept the energy high.

2025 Attendee
"

This was such a brilliant idea! Every table I went to I was able to make some genuine business connections.

2025 Attendee
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A great new initiative — loved being able to connect with people. Please bring it back next year!

2025 Attendee

Don't Miss
Your Meetings

Register by 16 July 2026 to secure your spot and select who you want to meet. Spaces are limited.

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4 August 2026 · 5:30pm–7:00pm · NZICC Auckland · $150+gst