Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA)

Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) represents the New Zealand Convention Association Inc, a fully incorporated society, established in 1976.

BEIA take a lead in fostering the growth of  New Zealand's business events sector, both on the international stage and within the domestic market, aiming to benefit its members, key stakeholders and the national economy. Operating as advocates for the New Zealand business events and incentive tourism industries, BEIA provides avenues for professional development, accreditation and educational opportunities for the individuals involved in the sector.

The Board

• Lisa Hopkins - BEIA Chief Executive
• Bjoern Spreitzer - Tourism New Zealand (co-opted)
• David Downs, CMInstD - The New Zealand Story (appointed)
• David Perks - Regional Tourism New Zealand (appointed)
• Iain Walker - Air New Zealand (co-opted)
• Martin Snedden - Independent Chair
• Prue Daly - Platinum: NZICC
• Ross Steele - Platinum: Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre
• Sam Holdich - Silver: Wetā Workshop
• Tracey Thomas - Gold: Conference Innovators

Membership

Become a Member of BEIA and unlock a realm of new business potential. Our primary objective is to facilitate connections between suppliers and clients, offering a range of marketing opportunities to help you access this audience. Our higher tier Platinum and Gold Members also gain access to our Australian office, tapping into opportunities within the Australian market.

BEIA offers three different categories of membership in a tiered structure ‑ Platinum, Gold and Silver, plus an Affiliated Membership is available for organisations wishing to work collaboratively with BEIA.

Membership benefits

BEIA Events & Programme

BEIA takes pride in producing and managing an array of events and programmes as components of its marketing opportunity and education offerings. Among these, MEETINGS stands out as the preeminent national business events showcase in New Zealand, marking its 29th year as the flagship event. Notably, it stands alone as the sole business events exhibition facilitating face to face appointments connecting exhibitors and clients.

More information here.