Wellington is set to host the 21st edition of the International Conference on Urban Health (ICUH) in 2025, the first time the event will be held in Oceania in its 21-year history.
The International Society for Urban Health’s (ISUH) flagship conference will take place at Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre in November 2025, and contribute an estimated NZ$1 million (US$609,035) in economic benefit to the city.
The event will bring together researchers, academics, policymakers, philanthropists and the non-profit sector to further health and wellbeing research and policy.
Giselle Sebag, executive director of ISUH, said: “As the first ICUH conference to be held in the Oceania region, Wellington provides an unparalleled opportunity for our delegates to engage with the pressing urban health issues facing New Zealand, Australia, and the South Pacific islands.
“Hosting ICUH 2025 in Wellington is not just about bringing our conference to a new region – it’s about connecting our international community with a city that is at the forefront of global urban health innovation. Wellington is a city that exemplifies the intricate relationships between physical infrastructure, environmental stewardship, social services, and public health. We are excited to see the conversations and collaborations that will emerge from ICUH 2025.”
The bid for the event was led by New Zealand Centre for Sustainable Cities, based on the University of Otago’s Wellington campus. It was supported by Business Events Wellington and Tourism New Zealand Business Events.
