Aviation Industry Association Conference 2026

Registration is officially open for trade exhibitors and sponsors for our Conference this year. Secure your spot now by heading to our portal and following the easy step-by-step instructions. Booth spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t wait! Lock in your presence at the must-attend New Zealand aviation event of the year.

With our event growing bigger than ever, we’ve partnered with Twelve Conferences to streamline all bookings this year. For any booking questions or issues, reach out directly to their team via email or call +64 210 664 897, they’re ready to help.

We’ve also expanded our sponsorship options! Explore and secure new opportunities now through our dedicated sponsorship portal. To discuss sponsorship opportunities further, please contact Simon Wallace, CEO, via email or call 027 460 7701.

Aviation Industry Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open!
The annual Aviation Industry Awards shine a spotlight on exceptional contributions across all sectors of aviation in New Zealand, from safety champions to inspiring mentors, innovators, leaders, and emerging talent.

If someone on your team has gone above and beyond, now is the time to shine a light on their work. Whether it’s lifetime achievement or standout service, this is your opportunity to showcase and celebrate the talent shaping aviation’s future.

Award winners will be announced at the Gala Dinner following the Annual Conference 2026, on Tuesday 8 September, at Tākina, Wellington.

Nominations close 31 July 2026 – don’t delay!

Special rates are available for conference participants at the hotels listed below. We recommend you book early as bookings are subject to availability.
Discounts are only available from 5 to 10 September 2026. Nights outside of these dates can be requested but cannot be guaranteed at the special conference rates.

Guests are responsible for payment direct to hotel. Contact details and a credit card is required during booking. Please take note of the hotel cancellation policy prior to booking.

Rates are in New Zealand dollars (NZD) and include goods and services tax (GST) of 15%.

Although we have negotiated discounted rates at the following hotels, we encourage you to look around for the best deals for accommodation through booking sites such as booking.com or trivago.co.nz – often these sites offer competitive rates.

Situated across the road from Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa in the heart of the vibrant capital, Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre is the nation’s new meeting place.

Inspired by Wellington’s dramatic landscape and environment, Tākina means to ‘invoke’, it’s a place of welcoming, learning, and sharing. With two levels of purpose-built event space designed for the ultimate experience, the ground floor will also host a premium café and a rotating calendar of world-class exhibitions.

Through local, sustainable and delicious cuisine that showcases the region, cutting-edge contemporary design and panoramic views over the city and Wellington Harbour, Tākina offers the ultimate Wellington experience.