Eventing the Future 2025 heads to Hamilton!

The New Zealand Events Association (NZEA) is thrilled to announce that their annual Eventing the Future Conference will take place at Claudelands Events Centre in Hamilton from 1–3 September 2025.

This influential gathering of event professionals will bring together industry leaders, up-and-coming event professionals, promoters, venue managers, suppliers and more, for three days of insights, inspiration, and networking on 1, 2 & 3 September. The prestigious NZEA New Zealand Event Awards will take place on 2 September 2025.

Hamilton is an ideal host city, offering convenient flight connections from all major New Zealand hubs and just a 90-minute drive from Auckland Airport. With world-class facilities and a thriving events sector, it's the perfect place to shape the future of our industry.

“We couldn’t be more excited to bring Eventing the Future 2025 and the Awards to Hamilton and to be working with the fabulous team at H3 to deliver an incredible experience," says Elaine Linnell, General Manager of NZEA. “This year, we’re shaking things up with exciting new additions, particularly The Event Exchange, a fresh way to meet, collaborate, and generate real business opportunities in a fun, high-energy format. Eventing the Future is all about pushing our industry forward, and Hamilton is the perfect place to make that happen."

H3 Director Ben Slatter adds, "We are proud of our partnership with NZEA and are delighted to collaborate in celebrating innovation and excellence in event management. The Eventing the Future Conference consistently provides a valuable opportunity for our industry to connect, learn, and grow. We can’t wait to welcome you all to Kirikiriroa Hamilton, the mighty Waikato region, and Claudelands Events Centre.”

Eventing the Future is the must-attend event for event professionals, and 2025 will be no exception. While the full programme is yet to be revealed, attendees can look forward to insights from industry experts, valuable networking opportunities, and a chance to come together in celebration.

Stay tuned for more details, including ticket sales. For now, mark your calendar and get ready to join us in Hamilton for an unforgettable event.

For media enquiries, please contact: 
Elaine Linnell 
General Manager 
New Zealand Events Association