New Zealand Symposium

The New Zealand Symposium brings together engagement practitioners, community development practitioners, communications and marketing professionals and academics to engage, learn, share and network.

Save the Date — 7-8 April 2027

After an unforgettable gathering in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, the Symposium is heading to Ōtautahi Christchurch.

Join engagement professionals from across Aotearoa New Zealand for two days of practical insights, fresh perspectives and connection at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.

When: 7–8 April 2027
Where: Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, Ōtautahi Christchurch

Help Shape the 2027 New Zealand Symposium

What topics, themes and conversations should be on the agenda in Ōtautahi Christchurch?

We’re inviting expressions of interest from engagement professionals who have ideas to share and want to help shape a programme that brings fresh thinking, practical insights and meaningful conversations to the challenges facing community and stakeholder engagement.

Expressions of Interest close 30 October 2026.

Submit an Expression of Interest

Join the Working Group

We’re also looking for people to join the 2027 New Zealand Symposium Working Group and help bring the event to life.

If you have ideas, experience and energy to contribute, we’d love to hear from you.

Express your interest in joining the Working Group

Host a Site Tour

We’re inviting organisations and groups to host site visits in the CBD during the Symposium. These tours will give attendees the opportunity to explore projects – completed or in progress – that demonstrate strong community and stakeholder engagement.

If you have a project with a compelling story and valuable engagement lessons to share, we’d love to hear from you. Share your idea via the form or email events@engagementinstitute.org.au.

What’s Next?

Abstract submissions will open in November 2026, with further details to be announced soon.