Christchurch, New Zealand, is set to host the next Professional Conference Organisers’ Association (PCOA) conference in December 2025. The PCOA conference is heading to New Zealand for only the second time in its history, and is expected to draw 400 leading conference and event organisers from Australia and New Zealand.
ChristchurchNZ, Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre and Christchurch Airport collaborated on the bid to bring the event to the city.
ChristchurchNZ chief executive, Ali Adams says Ōtautahi Christchurch’s world class facilities will be a drawcard for delegates to next year’s three-day event. “We are so proud to host the PCOA conference in 2025, and we look forward to extending the warmest manaakitanga (welcome) to all PCOA attendees.
“We can’t wait to showcase our conference-ready city to the people who know best – this prestigious group of professional conference organisers, in-house event planners, and meeting industry professionals,” Adams said.
Te Pae Christchurch, general manager Ross Steele said: “Our experienced team look forward to delivering a warm welcome, shining a spotlight on our beautiful city to top conference and event organisers, and to help drive future business for our city.”
Next year’s destination was announced at the close of PCOA24 in Brisbane 3 December. PCOA25 will be held 7-9 December 2025 at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.
