The NZ Airports Association's premier annual conference runs 19-21 October 2026 at Tākina in central Wellington, with a 'Fit for the Future' theme spanning infrastructure, technology, policy and workforce. The 2025 edition drew more than 300 delegates.
The NZ Airports Hui 2026, the airport sector's flagship annual gathering, is confirmed for 19-21 October 2026 at Tākina, the Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre, in central Wellington. The 2026 theme is "Fit for the Future," framing three days of programme around the infrastructure, technology, policy and workforce decisions shaping New Zealand's airports over the next two decades.
The hui is organised by the NZ Airports Association, which describes itself as "the peak industry body dedicated to supporting New Zealand's airports and the broader aviation sector." The association says it represents 49 airport members, ranging from major international gateways to small regional aerodromes, most of which are fully or partly owned by local councils. It positions the annual hui as a capacity-building forum where operators across the network share expertise, and it advocates for members in policy and regulatory processes.
The event is aimed at airport leaders, aviation specialists, government representatives, regulators and industry partners. According to the organiser, the 2025 edition attracted more than 300 delegates.
The published programme spans plenary sessions on 19 and 20 October and a shorter third day on 21 October, with a Women in Airports & Infrastructure function noted for 18 October. Session themes announced by the organiser include regional connectivity and economic growth, the passenger journey and airport technology, and workforce, leadership and culture in an era of AI and automation, alongside airport case studies, networking events and an awards evening. The organiser notes programme details and speakers remain subject to change, and offers a hybrid livestream option for the plenary sessions.
Tākina sits at 50 Cable Street in Te Aro, central Wellington, adjacent to Te Papa Tongarewa, which the programme references as a Day Three venue. The waterfront location places delegates within walking distance of the central city's hotel stock and hospitality, and Wellington's compact CBD keeps the convention centre, accommodation and the waterfront close together on foot. Wellington Airport lies a short drive southeast of the city, giving out-of-town delegates a direct arrival point. These logistics are noted only as neutral context for delegate planning.
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