Upcoming events

    • 12 May 2026
    • 13 May 2026
    • Palmy Conference + Function Centre, Palmerston North
    Register

    Join us for two engaging days of connection and practical learning. The Mid-Year Meeting is designed specifically for operational-level staff, featuring hands-on sessions and real-world insights you can immediately apply back at your venue.

    Dates: Tuesday 12th & Wednesday 13th May 2026
    Location: Palmy Conference + Function Centre, Palmerston North
    Evening Function: Tuesday night at The Globe Theatre

    Registration (all prices + GST)

    • Early Bird Special: $550
      Available until 27 March 2026

    • Standard Registration: $600
      28 March – 1 May 2026 (final day for registrations)

    • Multi-Delegate Offer:
      Register 3 or more delegates from the same venue and receive a 10% discount on the total registration cost.

    Accommodation

    Both the Palmy Conference + Function Centre and The Globe Theatre are centrally located in Palmerston North. A wide range of hotels, motels, and Airbnb options are available nearby. Please arrange your own accommodation.

    Travel

    Day 1 will start at 10am and we will finish at 4pm on Day 2 so please book your flights and travel arrangements accordingly.

    • 1 Dec 2026
    • 10:00 AM
    • 2 Dec 2026
    • 4:00 PM
    • One New Zealand Stadium, Christchurch

    Save the date! Our annual End of Year get together to share learning, experiences and networking. 

    We're thrilled to be hosted by Venues Otautahi at One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch.

    • 2 Dec 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    • Te Pae, Christchurch

    Join us for a special evening as we celebrate the brightest and best in the venues industry.

Past events

19 Nov 2025 EVANZ End of Year Conference and Awards 2025
13 May 2025 EVANZ Mid-Year Conference
3 Dec 2024 EVANZ End of Year Conference and Awards 2024
23 Sep 2024 After5! Networking Event with VMA
23 Sep 2024 VMA/EVANZ Professional Development Workshop
1 May 2024 EVANZ Mid-Year Conference
14 Feb 2024 Small and Regional Venues Online Meeting
28 Nov 2023 End of Year Conference and EVANZ Awards
16 May 2023 MID-YEAR HASTINGS 2023
22 Mar 2023 VMA and EVANZ After 5
30 Nov 2022 EVANZ Awards Gala Event
29 Nov 2022 EVANZ Annual Conference 2022
8 Sep 2022 Webinar - How To Win An EVANZ Award
11 May 2022 MID-YEAR NELSON 2022
3 Feb 2022 EVANZ Webinar: Supporting Venues Through COVID-19 ETSP and ACESS
25 Nov 2021 EVANZ AWARDS 2021
5 Nov 2021 EVANZ Conference 2021 Online
4 Oct 2021 EVANZ: Supporting Venues Through COVID-19 Virtual Knowledge Cafe - The Vaccination Question
23 Aug 2021 Virtual Knowledge Cafe - Accessibility
16 Jun 2021 EVANZ Mid-Year Conference and VMA Congress 2021
9 Jun 2021 SOUTH ISLAND After 5 Networking
24 Nov 2020 EVANZ End of Year Conference
13 Oct 2020 EVANZ Board Election - Meet the Candidates
17 Sep 2020 Knowledge Cafe - Ticketing
9 Sep 2020 EVANZ AWARDS 2020
3 Sep 2020 Knowledge Cafe - Joint Ventures Part 2
27 Aug 2020 Knowledge Cafe - Joint Ventures Part 1
25 Jun 2020 Virtual Knowledge Cafe - Operations
11 Jun 2020 Knowledge Cafe - Marketing and Audience Development.
28 May 2020 EVANZ: COVID-19 Webinar #8 Response and Recovery in the venue industry- The EVANZ Board , where to from here?
21 May 2020 Webinar #7: A View from the top, how have CEO's dealt with the COVID-19 situation? From a professional and personal viewpoint.
14 May 2020 EVANZ Webinar #6 - Going Global
7 May 2020 EVANZ: COVID-19 Webinar #5 Response and Recovery in the venue industry- perspectives from our Associate Members.
4 May 2020 CANCELLED - EVANZ Mid Year Symposium 2020
30 Apr 2020 EVANZ: COVID-19 Webinar #4 Response and Recovery in the venue industry- perspectives from our promoters.
29 Apr 2020 Specialist Webinar - F & B and Catering
23 Apr 2020 Webinar #3 Response and Recovery in the venue industry - perspectives from the not-for-profit and commercial sector
16 Apr 2020 Supporting Venues Through COVID-19 Webinar #2
25 Nov 2019 2019 EVANZ Awards Dinner
24 Nov 2019 EVANZ Annual General Meeting
24 Nov 2019 EVANZ Conference 2019
6 May 2019 Mid Year Meeting
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