

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: New Zealand Symposium 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 pm – Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 am (+13:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us in Te Whanganui-a-Tara to explore what’s emerging for engagement across the sector. Expect honest conversations about building trust and influence, engaging diverse and emerging communities, practitioner wellbeing, practical tools and innovations, and navigating change in complex environments. Together we’ll explore lessons learned from projects that hit obstacles, examine creative approaches to achieve real impact on limited budgets, and see how AI, digital tools, and innovative methods are reshaping our practice.

Featuring 2026 keynote speakers: 
- Dave Letele, Motivational Speaker, Founder, The BBM Program.
- Isabella GiaVulva, Community Engagement Drag Queen Participation Consultant Extraordinaire.
- Prof Rawinia Higgins, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Māori and Kaitiakitanga, Victoria University of Wellington.

Practical sessions, site tours, and networking opportunities will provide valuable insights and inspiration. Connect with peers, explore new ideas, and create lasting impact across Aotearoa.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wellington/new-zealand-symposium-2026/200029675557139
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://bit.ly/4rGcHAg?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=wellington-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Wellington
- **state**: WG
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Rydges Wellington
- **lat**: -41.280832219472
- **long**: 174.77865946215
- **full address**: Rydges Wellington, 75A Featherston St, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand, Wellington

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Engagement Institute (https://allevents.in/org/engagement-institute/12735297)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 pm (+13:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Rydges Wellington, 75A Featherston St, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand, Wellington
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Engagement Institute
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about New Zealand Symposium 2026 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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