New Zealand's conference star on the rise

New Zealand’s thriving space sector is a stellar example of how world-class innovation and natural beauty attract conferences to the country.

New Zealand's starry open skies not only appeal to stargazers. Low air traffic and favourable atmospheric conditions are driving a knowledge economy that’s propelled New Zealand into the top four space-faring nations globally.

Space cities

Christchurch has just been announced as one of four founding members of the global Space Cities Network, a collection of convention bureaus encouraging business events to increase collaboration across the space sector.

Across New Zealand, a space network is growing, from rocket launch sites to research hubs in aerospace, Earth observation, advanced engineering, health in space, and beyond.

Building conference connections

New Zealand's space sector is advancing other areas of expertise, from using aerospace technology in Antarctica, to remote sensing applications in geoscience and agriculture.

Conferences won by New Zealand include:
•    Extreme Solar Systems V in Christchurch 
•    ForestSAT 2024 in Rotorua
•    IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium 2028 in Auckland
 

Look to the stars for itinerary inspiration

New Zealand’s clear night skies also add ‘once-in–a-lifetime' appeal for conference attendees.

Enjoy a stargazing session combining tātai aroraki (Māori astronomy) and science. Soak up the restorative powers of Rotorua’s thermal spas with a spot of open air ‘spa gazing’. Or indulge in some ‘star grazing’, dining on exceptional cuisine under a star-studded sky.

If you seek a destination offering out of this world thinking and experiences, it’s here to find.