Wellington’s sectors of strength

Why Wellington

Wellington is the compact, connected, and creative capital of New Zealand. It’s home to the government, and many central government agencies and industry associations.

New Zealand is ranked second out of 102 countries for open government. Wellington has a reputation for being progressive and impactful — it’s full of creative idea-makers at the forefront of challenging solutions for a better tomorrow. So it’s easy to tap into a wealth of forward-thinking ideas and experts to support your event.

The city is often described as New Zealand’s intellectual capital. Six out of 10 jobs are knowledge-intensive, the highest proportion in the country. While the region has 16.6% of the country’s professional, scientific, and technical services workforce. Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington (VUW) ranks in the top 2% of universities worldwide.

Wellington’s growing knowledge hub is home to world-class science and research institutes. There’s a thriving tech sector and world-leading climate experts. Not to mention, there’s a UNESCO-recognised film industry.

There are direct flights to New Zealand and getting to Wellington is easy with its central location. The airport is a short drive to most inner-city venues and hotels.

Wellington is a compact city that’s easy to get around. The brand-new convention centre, Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre, in the central city, is within walking distance of 4,000 hotel rooms. There is also excellent dining, entertainment, and attractions. Wellington is a fantastic place to inspire new ideas and bring people together.