Over 160 industry professionals from across New Zealand and Australia will gather in Taranaki next week for the annual Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) Conference.
The event, scheduled for November 25-27 at The Devon Hotel, New Plymouth, will focus on shaping the future of New Zealand’s business events sector.
Matt Doocey, New Zealand’s Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, will open the conference on November 26, participating in a panel discussion with BEIA CEO Lisa Hopkins.
“We will be looking ahead to the next decade with the Business Events National Strategic Direction 2035 – Pīata Mai – which sets out steps for measuring and growing the sector’s positive cultural, social, environmental and economic impact for the next 10 years,” said Hopkins.
Leading event organisers, including representatives from Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand, will join the forum to share insights and discuss opportunities for collaboration and growth.
Renowned industry experts, such as Brad Olsen (principal economist at Infometrics), Maretha Smit (CEO of Diversity Works), and professor Carmel Foley (University of Technology Sydney), will share their insights on the latest trends and challenges facing the sector.
Additionally, Kari Scrimshaw, CEO of Workforce Development Council division Ringa Hora, will discuss vocational development and training initiatives for the business events industry.
