Meetings 2026 will kick off next week from June 16 to 18 at the newly-opened New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) in Auckland.
Organised by Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA), the event will bring together over 1,500 attendees, including 600 domestic and international buyers, to connect with more than 250 exhibitors representing 18 regions. More than 6,000 pre-scheduled appointments have been locked in for the two-day trade exhibition on June 17 and 18.
International buyers are flying in from Australia, South-east Asia, China, India, Japan, and North America, with over 105 Australian event organisers and media crossing the Tasman with support from Air New Zealand, Tourism New Zealand, and local host hotels. Notably, at least half of this year’s buyers are attending the showcase for the first time.
BEIA’s chief executive Lisa Hopkins noted: “This year the opening, trade show and celebration events are all being held under the one roof at the NZICC, within walking distance of most host hotels, creating a totally connected experience.”
Ahead of the official opening on Tuesday evening, the Auckland Convention Bureau will host two city tours for buyers and media, while Australian buyers will also take part in pre- and post-event regional tours across New Zealand.
