Wellington’s sectors of strength
Wellington is full of talented people who are breaking new ground and promoting creative ideas, innovation, and future thinking.
The Wellington Advocate Network recognises and raises the profile of individuals who are attracting conferences to Wellington. Members include people who have bid for and hosted conferences or have strong international connections in their field.
Why join the network?
The network will give you support to bid for and host conferences in Wellington. It can also help you learn from others who have successfully leveraged conference opportunities in their fields.
Benefits of hosting a conference include:
- raising the profile of your work amongst your peers locally and globally
- making international expertise more accessible to New Zealanders
- being recognised as a leader in your sector
- establishing a platform for research projects and international collaboration
- generating positive social and economic benefits for Wellington.
Who are the advocates
Our advocates are passionate supporters of Wellington as a conference destination. The network includes:
- leading scientists and researchers
- medical experts
- visionary business leaders
- community change-makers
- government officials.
Paul Atkins
Royal Society Te Apārangi chief executive
“I joined the Wellington Advocate Network because, having hosted conferences and invited international delegates to Wellington in the past, I know what a great city this is to host professional contacts in. We have international standard meeting facilities, especially with the opening of Tākina. Access to a multitude of relevant institutions and people, including government officials and politicians, with whom international delegates often wish to meet. And an extraordinary range of easily accessible indoor and outdoor leisure opportunities to build into conference programmes. For an organisation like the Royal Society Te Apārangi this combination of factors means Wellington is a highly attractive location. It also happens to be my home, so I am very happy to have the opportunity to be an advocate for the city!”
How we can support you
Business Events Wellington partners with advocates and Tourism New Zealand to bid to host international conferences in the capital, highlighting opportunities for impact within our community and sector.
Find out more about how we can support you to bid for and host international events in your field.
Get involved
Talk to Advocate Network Manager Louise Woodburn to find out more about the Wellington Advocate Network.
Looking for more?
Why Wellington
Compact, connected and creative, New Zealand’s capital offers everything you need to make your next conference impactful.
How Business Events Wellington can help
Business Events Wellington offers free and impartial advice from the initial planning process through to finding venues and accommodation, or recommending delegate experiences.
Get in touch
Contact the Business Events Wellington team. As the official convention bureau for the Wellington region, the team can help with your next conference or business event.
About Business Events Wellington
Meet the Business Events Wellington team. It’s a team of approachable and highly skilled professionals, with years of industry and event planning experience.