Of the grand order of folio leviathans, the Sperm Whale and the Right Whale are by far the most noteworthy. They are the only whales regularly hunted by man. To the Nantucketer, they present the two extremes of all the known varieties of the whale. As the external difference between them is mainly observable in their heads; and as a head of each is this moment hanging from the Pequod's side.
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Exhibitor applications have opened for New Zealand’s leading business events industry showcase, MEETINGS at the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) from 16 to 18 June 2026. The NZICC will be showcasing its multi-functional capabilities when it hosts MEETINGS 2026 in Auckland. Across three days, NZICC will transform its spaces to encompass the official opening, two-day expo, and a finale celebration extravaganza. Run by Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA), the most important event …
October 24, 2025
Against the backdrop of heightened geopolitical attention in the Middle East, Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) has announced internationally renowned leadership and resilience expert Dr Alia Bojilova as the keynote speaker for the BEIA Conference 2025 at Cordis Auckland, 26–27 November. Sponsored by B2B Speakers, Dr Bojilova’s extraordinary background as a former SAS psychologist, United Nations Commendation recipient, and Inaugural Meritorious Service Medal awardee for her work negotiating critical …
October 17, 2025
Registrations are now open for this year’s Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) 2025 Conference set for Cordis Auckland on 26 and 27 November. Preceded by the Business Events Expo and coinciding with The Bizzies awards night, the BEIA Conference is set to attract the who’s who of New Zealand’s conference, incentives and business events industry for two days of knowledge sharing, networking, and celebration in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. This …
September 2, 2025
Auckland is roughly the same latitude as Melbourne and shares the same reputation for four seasons in one day. At Meetings 2025 that is just what we experienced. Day one started with breakfast at the revolving restaurant on Auckland’s iconic Sky Tower. The early start was chosen so we could watch the sunrise – all we saw was cloud. Then it was up to the old convention centre that …
July 14, 2025
When Meetings was held in Auckland in 2019 the farewell event was held at the Auckland Convention Centre, this was also the final event to be held in this venue as the replacement NZICC was due to open in early 2020. The new NZICC will finally open next year (following rebuilding due to fire during construction) and will be connected to the old convention centre building that now hosts …
July 14, 2025
New Zealand’s biggest business events showcase, MEETINGS 2025 closed on a high with a celebration event at Auckland’s Viaduct Events Centre for 700 guests, following 8,000 meetings across two days at Auckland Showgrounds. Over 1,200 people attended MEETINGS this year and comments from both exhibitors and buyers confirmed it was a must-attend event on the Asia-Pacific calendar. BEIA Chief Executive, Lisa Hopkins said guests were impressed by the uniquely …
June 20, 2025
Key industry and government leaders, global sector leaders and media have been hosted to a high-impact leadership conversation (Kōrero) exploring the future of New Zealand’s business events industry at MEETINGS 2025 in Auckland. Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) Chief Executive, Lisa Hopkins says the group tackled the challenges and opportunities facing the sector – from infrastructure and immigration to global uncertainty and investment. “Our Kōrero centred on the key …
June 11, 2025
An additional $3 million investment by the Government to attract international business events to New Zealand has been welcomed by Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) as a strong signal of long-term commitment to the sector and the contribution it makes in driving tourism and export growth. Tourism and Hospitality Minister Hon Louise Upston today announced the new investment which will support additional international business event bids through the Conference …
June 11, 2025
The collapse of Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) has sent shockwaves through the industry, raising serious questions about the future of professional representation. While other associations remain, such as PCMA and the Venue Management Association (VMA), attention now turns to the Australian Business Events Association (ABEA)—an organization already grappling with internal challenges. What Has ABEA Achieved? Beyond networking events and state-based social gatherings, what tangible impact has ABEA made …
April 2, 2025
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What we can learn from the collapse of MEA?
The dissolution of Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) highlights crucial lessons about governance and adaptation in the events industry. Established as a key organization in 1975, MEA faced challenges, including financial turmoil, identity issues, and competition. Its collapse serves as a reminder of the importance of solid governance and strategic evolution for associations.