EDNZ Conference 2026

The EDNZ Conference 2026 is Economic Development New Zealand's annual conference, themed Stronger Together. It brings together economic development professionals, thought leaders and changemakers from across the public, private and iwi sectors to share insights on building local and regional prosperity, with a programme of keynotes, workshops and networking.

The conference runs on 5 and 6 November 2026 at Te Puna Mahara, Cromwell Memorial Events Centre, on the shores of Lake Dunstan about 45 minutes from Queenstown, with pre-conference tours in Queenstown on 4 November. It suits anyone working in economic development, local government, business support or regional growth. Registration is through Cvent.