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Hosted buyer applications are now open for MEETINGS 2026, which will take place at the New Zealand International Convention Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland on Wednesday, June 17 and Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Organised by Business Events Industry Aotearoa, MEETINGS is New Zealand’s largest and longest-running annual business events industry tradeshow. The 2026 event marks the first time it will be held at the NZICC.
BEIA chief executive Lisa Hopkins says business events professionals from Australia, New Zealand and further afield are eager to experience the venue and Auckland’s new infrastructure.
“We can’t wait to debut the NZICC and Auckland city’s new infrastructure to the who’s who of the business events industry and show them first-hand the dynamic changes in the heart of New Zealand’s largest city.
“They include an extensive upgrade programme for Auckland Airport, one of the largest infrastructure investments in the country, plus the new City Rail Link project, and 18,000 hotel rooms in the region.”
Hosted buyers receive complimentary travel, accommodation, invitations to premium networking events, and catering throughout the three-day programme. Fully-hosted buyers can book a curated schedule of 32 appointments across two days, chosen from more than 250 exhibiting organisations representing 18 regions. One and two-day options are available for New Zealand-based organisers.
“This year’s appointment schedule gives hosted buyers flexibility to expand their availability to ensure a greater chance of meeting preferred exhibitors.
“Across one show floor and two days we have the best suppliers in the business events industry in New Zealand, including regional bureaux, hotels, venues, event management companies, activity and other creative and innovative service providers,” Lisa says.
Hosted buyers will also have access to Auckland and regional familiarisation programmes, including a one-day Auckland famil on Tuesday, June 16. Additional drawcards include the Tourism New Zealand Destination and Knowledge Hub and the Celebrity Speakers Showcase.
Conference organisers visiting the 100% Pure New Zealand stand at the PCOA25 conference in Christchurch this December can also apply to be fully hosted for MEETINGS 2026.
Applications are now open on the MEETINGS 2026 website.
