Want more members? We can help

Bidding for an international conference sounds like hard work. And for what purpose? Well, retaining and recruiting members for your organisation, for one. Bringing thought leaders and innovators in your sector to New Zealand and building networks for future knowledge exchange, for another. Add to that increased profile for your organisation, and the benefits of hosting an international conference are huge. Tourism New Zealand knows this and is here to help. Its Conference Assistance Programme provides strategic financial and marketing support to help you bid for an international conference and reap the benefits.

Will you be our champion?

The team at Tourism New Zealand knows AuSAE’s membership is full of dedicated and passionate leaders working for the good of your organisations. They also know that you are extremely busy people, which is why they are here to help. Tourism New Zealand are looking for key decision makers and influencers who want to showcase the world-leading research and development taking place in their sector in New Zealand. They want people with the foresight to reach out to other leading associations, research institutes and academic facilities around the world to build relationships and collaborate for joint research, innovation or investment. They want leaders who want to future-proof their organisations, attracting new talent and new ideas. They want ‘conference champions’, people who want to bid to hold an international conference in New Zealand.

New Zealand is a fantastic destination for international conferences. Our stunning landscapes and unique culture make New Zealand an attractive draw for visitors, increasing conference attendance. Our creative, innovative people have the reputation and drive to create conference agendas bursting with the best in knowledge and networking opportunities. Our conference and accommodation infrastructure provides the framework for an excellent event, with off-site options that are easily accessible, wonderfully diverse and instantly memorable.

What are the benefits for you? You and your colleagues can network with and learn from the world’s foremost experts in your respective field. Your event can act as a catalyst for professional development and education for your local community. You can create a legacy for your organisation by sourcing and recruiting new members as well as impressing and retaining your existing ones. And it is your time to shine: An international conference will raise the profile of your organisation and industry sector, not only amongst your peers, but locally and internationally.

So how can Tourism New Zealand help you? The Conference Assistance Programme is a fund available to national and international organisations that wish to bid to host an international conference in New Zealand. Events with a minimum of 200 international delegates are eligible to apply.

Assistance includes: facilitating a financial feasibility study for the conference; developing attractive bid documents and presentations; covering travel costs to support the delivery of the bid, and producing bespoke marketing materials designed to both win the bid, and later, to achieve your delegate attendance objectives.

Moreover, our experienced Business Events Team can support you through the bid process, arming you with a toolkit of resources, from fact sheets to itineraries, professional images and videos, to the Essential NZ App. Tourism New Zealand loves conferences and is happy to offer advice, experience and help every step of the way, so you can hold the best event possible.

It’s a win-win situation. Contact Tourism New Zealand, and start organising an international conference that goes Beyond Convention.

www.businessevents.newzealand.com