BEIA to ‘Ignite the Future’ at Hawke’s Bay conference

Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s (BEIA) 46th AGM and Annual Conference has opened its registration. The event, held at Napier Conference Centre in Hawke’s Bay New Zealand, will run from 4 to 6 October 2022. Themed ‘Ignite the Future’, BEIA’s first conference for New Zealand after a three-year hiatus is focused on discussing the industry’s challenges, opportunities and business models. BEIA chief executive, Lisa Hopkins, said: “The conference allows our members to reconnect in an energising environment, and work on the challenging and stimulating conversations needed for future success.” BEIA’s 2022 conference programme offers workshops designed to develop debate and ideas and deliver solutions to industry challenges. Oscar Cerezales, chief strategy officer at MCI Group, will lead the future-planning discussions on day two. Cerezales will be facilitating a deep analysis of the changed market and redesigned ecosystem, focusing on new roles, players, and rules of engagement. The programme’s experiential element will see delegates explore the Hawke’s Bay region’s wine and food culture, Art Deco heritage, natural landscapes, and wildlife activities. Hopkins added: “This is the ideal time to connect with others in the industry and, as we know, shared experiences create stronger bonds. Hawke’s Bay region will be the perfect place to do this.” The Old Church Napier will host the welcome function on 4 October, with ToiToi, Hawke’s Bay Arts and Event Centre, hosting the gala dinner on 6 October. First-time guests will be invited to an event on Tuesday afternoon, 4 October.