Partner News: Wellington an “easy” destination for conferencing
Access to high-profile speakers and its central location are earning Wellington a reputation as a place where organising a conference is easy.
The recent inaugural New Zealand Women in Medicine conference is proof of that – organisers intend to secure their biennial event in the New Zealand capital after its resounding success.
“Our intention is to keep it in Wellington, given how compact it is, its central location, and how easy it is to tap into quality speakers,” says New Zealand Women in Medicine chair Orna McGinn.
It’s a city where collaboration comes naturally, for example, New Zealand’s decision-making comes out of Wellington, home to the Government and headquarters for most of New Zealand’s central government agencies and many industry associations.
And that makes it easy to access Wellington’s talented pool of people within the realms of government agencies, politics, education institutes, local industry and sectors of strength.
Nestled between the harbour and hills, the vibrant capital also boasts numerous incredible conference and events venues that vary in size and costs and multiple accommodation options for all budgets, all within walking distance of food, drink, arts and cultural precincts.
The newest addition to inner-city venues is Wellington's new convention and exhibition centre, Tākina, due to open in June 2023.
The Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) has already locked in Tākina for its Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) in 2024.
“We’re delighted to be bringing our Australian and New Zealand members together in New Zealand for the first time in seven years,” says event manager Anna Smaragdi.
“Wellington is centrally located with easy access for all our members, as well as being the home to New Zealand’s Government and a strong women’s health community, providing great opportunities for international networking and collaboration.
“Plus, it has a cool vibe and is a fantastic place to visit,” she says.
Learn more at WellingtonNZ.com/Meet.
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