Christchurch is set to host this year’s business events industry awards, The Bizzies and the Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) annual conference in late October.
Registrations are now open for the BEIA Conference 2026, which runs 28-29 October. The Bizzies 2026, New Zealand’s 2nd annual business events awards night on 28 October, will celebrate excellence, innovation, and impact across individuals and events.
The conference programme kicks off at the new OneNZ Stadium with a welcome function on 27 October. Christchurch Town Hall will be the base for the two-day conference, with Te Pae Christchurch taking centre stage for The Bizzies gala dinner.
The line-up of speakers includes economist Brad Olsen will share his perspective on the economic outlook just a week before the General Election.
“We are also incredibly grateful for the support of Christchurch Airport, Venues Ōtautahi, Te Pae Christchurch, Celebrity Speakers and ChristchurchNZ whose contribution is helping make this year’s conference experience even stronger,” says BEIA chief executive Lisa Hopkins
After the conference, delegates are encouraged to stay on in the host city and spend the afternoon of 29 October sampling some of the activities available in Ōtautahi Christchurch, with exclusive discounts for BEIA Conference delegates.
Registrations for the BEIA 2026 Conference can be made on the conference website.
