WHY WELLINGTON?

Compact and walkable Connected capital Set on a stunning harbour, our compact city has Tap into the inventiveness of Wellington’s many numerous incredible conference and events thriving sectors by collaborating with local venues that vary in size and cost for all types of speakers, presenters and performers at your events, and multiple accommodation options for next business event. Wellington is known for its every budget, all within walking distance of our government agencies, and its strengths in creative vibrant food, drink, arts and culture precincts. technologies, scientific research and public and professional services. PHOTO: Johnny Hendrikus The collaborative nature of Wellington gives events hosted in the capital an extra edge, allowing you Culture to tap into the likes of our Government officials as Renowned for its creative and cultural heart, your speakers, or bring in helpful resources to further delegates can experience the creative spirit and boost your event experience. artistic flair that sets Wellington apart. Wellington is home to the national museum Te Papa Tongarewa, award-winning eateries, a love of coffee, regional wine and craft beer, and boasts a PHOTO: Celeste Fontein jam-packed events calendar. 98% Delegates can also browse Cuba Street’s vintage OF DELEGATES SURVEYED SAID THEY Location Industry WOULD RECOMMEND WELLINGTON shopping, take in artworks at City Gallery or AS A CONFERENCE DESTINATION Wellington is ideally located in the middle We have world-class education institutes, we discover the magic behind some of the world’s of New Zealand, providing easy access in make Hollywood blockbuster films, we have a greatest movies at Weta Workshop. MORE THAN and out for those who fly, drive, train or thriving information and technology industry, we Wellington is surrounded by stunning scenery even ferry here. Arriving via Australia, it’s have innovative start-ups alongside established and green spaces. Take a stroll on Wellington’s just a short flight away from the likes of brands, and local entrepreneurs, all of which further waterfront or take a walk through beautiful native 50% Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. enhance our unrivalled position as New Zealand’s bush to Mt Victoria Lookout. PHOTO: Johnny Hendrikus OF THE NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION SECTOR connected and creative capital. IS LOCATED IN THE WELLINGTON REGION

PHOTO: Flying Saucer Night life MUST-DO EXPERIENCES At night venture out to Courtenay Place and the Cuba Street precinct, where Wellington goes to celebrate and relax With so much to see and do in with friends. With a variety of bars and music, you’ll be on your feet all night long. Wellington we’ve put together a list to ensure your delegates make the most of their stay, and leave with plenty of memories. Weta Workshop Get behind the scenes of our world famous movie-making magic with a trip to Weta Workshop, where you’ll see props and costumes crafted for the likes of The Lord ZEALANDIA of the Rings and The Hobbit. Explore ZEALANDIA, Wellington’s world- first fully-fenced eco sanctuary named PHOTO: Nicola Edmonds by Time Magazine as one of the world’s 100 greatest places of 2019. This incredible slice of wilderness is home to 40 rare species of native wildlife, all within a Wellington waterfront stone’s throw of the CBD. Meander along Wellington waterfront - with a wide footpath that stretches from the Railway Station around to Oriental Bay and beyond, it's perfect for walking, Daniel Rose jogging or cycling. Along the way you’ll find sculptures to admire, spots to sit, places to PHOTO: dine, or take a dip if you’re super brave!

Museum of New Zealand Hannah’sHannah’s Laneway Laneway Te Papa Tongarewa PayPay a avisit visit to to Wellington’s Wellington’s little little foodie foodie haven,haven, Hannah’s Hannah’s Laneway Laneway, home, home to to bakers, bakers, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa grinders,grinders, roasters, roasters, brewers, brewers, chocolatiers chocolatiers and and Tongarewa should be at the top of your list. pizzapizza slingers slingers who who work work together together to to bring bring This national museum features six storeys of lifelife to to a aformer former industrial industrial quarter. quarter. cutting-edge interactive exhibitions housed in an architectural wonder of a building. 8 9 PHOTO: Jeff McEwan PHOTO: Johnny Hendrikus PHOTO: Jeff McEwan SECTORS OF STRENGTH

Wellington is a leader in smart, innovation-led, high-value, export orientated business. Be surrounded by people who create amazing things - new cancer therapies, world-first software applications, volumetric virtual reality, eco-friendly paint products, PHOTO: Anna Briggs PHOTO: Anna Briggs PHOTO: Grace Gemuhluoglu PHOTO: Anna Briggs superconducting Tech industry Education & scientific Creative Professional services High-value manufacturing electromagnets, Wellington has the highest concentration of research Wellington is dubbed New Zealand’s most Global companies are well represented as Wellington’s design-led companies with a mouth-watering culinary digital technology companies per capita in creative city (Infometrics Creative Measure, 2020). well as locally-owned businesses. commitment to R&D have become Home to a highly innovative and globally New Zealand. world-class producers. delights and mind-blowing connected science community. movie magic. 15,218 3,136m 14,232 $1,036m 9,568 $1,259m 27,479 $3,473m 14,346 $3,240m JOBS GDP JOBS GDP JOBS GDP JOBS GDP JOBS GDP

You’ll find experts in ICT SOFTWARE | TELECOMMUNICATIONS | BIOTECH | PHARMACEUTICALS | SCREEN | GAMING | DESIGN | LEGAL | ACCOUNTING | ENGINEERING | FOOD | BEVERAGE | PHARMACEUTICALS | DIGITAL START-UPS SEISMIC TECHNOLOGY PERFORMING ARTS PUBLIC POLICY | MANAGEMENT CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS | MACHINERY services, creative design, CONSULTING public policy, scientific NOTABLE COMPANIES / NOTABLE COMPANIES / NOTABLE COMPANIES / FNZ, Xero, Datacom, Fronde, Intergen, 8i, Trade Me, The Malaghan Institute, Callaghan Innovation, Weta Group, Park Road Post, Pik Pok, Dinosaur Polo NOTABLE COMPANIES / NOTABLE COMPANIES / research and education. Silverstripe, Raygun, Optimal Workshop Victoria University, Massey University, NZ Institute Club, Resn, Studio Pacific, World of WearableArt, NZ BECA, WPS, Deloitte, PWC, Kensington Swan Whittakers, Wellington Chocolate Factory, Fix and of Sport, Taratahi Agricultural Training Institute, Symphony Orchestra, Royal New Zealand Ballet Fogg, Garage Project, Resene, Fraser Engineering, NIWA, MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials Racetech, GlycoSyn, Magritek, HTS-110 & Nanotechnology, Volpara

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