MEETINGS 2025 Hosted Buyer applications close soon as BEIA reveals social events

MEETINGS, New Zealand's largest and longest running business events exhibition run by Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) has its applications close next week for 2025 Hosted Buyers. The two-day event is set to open on 10th June in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland with a spectacular welcome event at Eden Park.

BEIA Chief Executive, Lisa Hopkins says MEETINGS 2025 is packed with opportunities to connect and do business with 8,000 meetings scheduled for the two-day event noting “MEETINGS has established a longstanding reputation for the quality of the connections we organise. Hosted buyers are guaranteed to come away with new insights, new contacts and excellent business opportunities. Meeting all of New Zealand's regions from the far north to the deep south under one roof in two days is a phenomenal experience.

“There's a seamless balance of work and social, and a lot of learning for the key decision makers and organisers of business events from Australia and New Zealand, who will enjoy complimentary flights and accommodation as well as other incredible benefits.

“Our social programme always has an element of surprise, and we will continue to up the game with an amazing opening and welcome set for Eden Park, Auckland on Tuesday 10th June.

“BEIA, Eden Park and our partners from Vidcom are excited to be unveiling an experience that MEETINGS has never seen before. Eden Park is an iconic venue of significance for Auckland and the nation, with a century of rich sporting history – a fitting place to welcome all international visitors and exhibitors.”

MEETINGS will close with a celebration event at Viaduct Events Centre supported by The Events Group, Urban Gourmet and The Production Agency, followed by the official after-party on the rooftop at QT Auckland.

Hopkins added “the final night Celebration is a fantastic way for everyone to come together for one last time. All visitors to Auckland will have the opportunity to experience the CBD night life, while the Auckland community gets to enjoy this incredible event, in their own backyard.”

Now in its 29th year, 500 business event professionals from Australia, New Zealand and international markets are set to meet with over 200 of New Zealand's top industry suppliers, destinations and operators at MEETINGS 2025.

Hosted buyers receive a customised pre-scheduled appointment diary meeting 30 exhibitors across two days, and a range of pre and post familiarisation tour options in Auckland and around the country.

Throughout both days buyers can access expert advice, insights and regional updates in bite-size form at the Tourism New Zealand Knowledge and Destination Hub and join lunchtime Celebrity Speakers NZ showcase sessions.

Hosted buyer applications can be made on the MEETINGS 2025 website.

Registrations for the MEETINGS day buyer programme open in mid-April.

Image. Eden Park, Auckland - venue for MEETINGS 2025 Opening and Welcome