BEIA Meetings – New Zealand – Business Events

BEIA MEETINGS 2026 is New Zealand’s premier business events and meetings industry trade show, organized by Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA). It will take place on June 17–18, 2026, at the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) in Auckland.

🏢 Event Type: Business Events & MICE Industry Trade Fair

It’s a B2B (business-to-business) event focused on the MICE sector:

• Meetings
• Incentives
• Conferences
• Exhibitions

🎯 Purpose

MEETINGS 2026 connects:

• Buyers: Event planners, corporate travel managers, association executives
• Sellers: Hotels, venues, destination marketing organizations, and event service providers from across New Zealand

🌟 Key Features

• Pre-scheduled appointments between hosted buyers and exhibitors
• Exhibition floor with regional showcases from across New Zealand
• Networking events, educational sessions, and familiarization tours
• International buyer program, especially targeting Australian markets

👥 Who Should Attend

• Professionals in the business events and tourism industry
• Corporate and government event organizers
• Hospitality and travel service providers
• Media and international buyers

📍 Why It Matters

• It’s the largest national platform for showcasing New Zealand’s business event capabilities
• The 2026 edition will be the first held at the newly opened NZICC, a major milestone for the country’s events infrastructure