# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 17th Annual PCOA Conference & Exhibition
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 pm – Mon, 08 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: THE POWER OF CONNECTION - OUR COMMUNITY, OUR STORIES, OUR FUTURE

The PCOA Conference is heading to New Zealand for only the second time in its history, with over 400 leading conference and event organisers from Australia and New Zealand expected to attend.

Barry Neame, PCOA President, said the PCOA was thrilled to announce Christchurch, New Zealand as the destination for PCOA25.“Returning to New Zealand is always a privilege, and Christchurch’s dynamic energy and innovative spirit make it the perfect host city,” he said.

“This decision reflects our dedication to celebrating the PCOA's commitment to the growth and success of the business events industry in New Zealand and Australia by providing another platform for professional and skill development of practitioners in our industry sector." 

“Te Pae Christchurch is a world-class facility, with spectacular surroundings, and the promise to deliver an unforgettable experience for attendees, sponsors and exhibitors alike.

“We look forward to collaborating with our Kiwi friends and the Christchurch community to create a conference that will inspire, connect, and strengthen our industry,” Neame said.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/17th-annual-pcoa-conference-and-exhibition/200029197409656
- **Event Categories**: business, conferences, exhibitions, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.pcoaconference.com.au/registration?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=christchurch-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Christchurch
- **state**: CA
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre
- **lat**: -43.53005
- **long**: 172.63442
- **full address**: Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, 186 Oxford Ter, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand, Christchurch

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Professional Conference Organisers Association Inc. (https://allevents.in/org/professional-conference-organisers-association-inc/27081042)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/ac254fe170d3f6bd1ea8c49bd362ca6bcc243d44e42d68446506e2fb9d7549c2-rimg-w300-h300-dc414e63-gmir?v=1764546655

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, 186 Oxford Ter, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand, Christchurch
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Professional Conference Organisers Association Inc.
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business, conferences, exhibitions, workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 17th Annual PCOA Conference & Exhibition ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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