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SOCIAL FUNCTIONS

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Welcome Function

Monday 30th November
Jame Cook Grand Chancellor Hotel
Included with full registration

This function gives you the opportunity to re-connect with industry colleagues, as well as making new connections 

 

Canapes and beverages included. 

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Conference Dinner

Thursday 3 December
St James Theatre, Courtenay Place, WLG

Dress up theme: A Night at the Theatre

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Every story has a cast. Whether you're inspired by theatre, film, literature, history, science, heroes, villains, legends or iconic characters, embrace the spirit of the stage and join us for an evening at the St James Theatre.

Come dressed as a character, creature, hero, villain or icon of your choosing. From classic performers and literary legends to modern pop culture favourites, this is your chance to take centre stage for a memorable night of creativity, fun and celebration.

Lights up. Curtain rises. Let the performance begin.

 

For your after dinner entertainment, local Wellington band 'Star Time' will be sure to get you dancing

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Price: NZ$150+GST - includes dinner, drinks and entertainment

Tickets can be booked when you register for conference

Please note: dinner tickets are additional to your registration fee.

Local Dress up/Costume hire:​​​​​​

THANK YOU TO OUR 2026
CONFERENCE SPONSORS

Gold Sponsor

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Silver Sponsors

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Gala Dinner Sponsor

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Welcome Function Sponsor

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Poster Session Sponsor

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Field Trip Sponsor

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Notepad Sponsor

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Student Awards Prize Sponsors

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2026 CONFERENCE EXHIBITORS

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KEY DATES

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Abstracts open: 21 May

Call for workshop & special sessions: 21 May
Registrations open: June
Abstracts Close: extended to 21 Aug
Special Sessions/Workshops close:
5 Aug
Author notification: 11 Sept
Draft programme released: Sept
Earlybird/Presenters Registrations: *extended to 23 Oct*
Conference: 30 Nov - 4 Dec

ORGANISING COMMITTEE

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Evan Harrison - Greater Wellington | Conference Chair​

Andrew Rees - Victoria University

Alex James - EOS Ecology

Bram Mulling - Greater Wellington

Carys Marulli de Barletta - Student Rep

Chloe Nannestad - Greater Wellington

Chloe Price - Greater Wellington

Graham Sevicke-Jones - Programme Lead

Keri Hawkins - Greater Wellington

Indigo Little - Greater Wellington / Student Rep

Joelle Lousberg - Cawthron / Student Rep

Juliet Clague - Lincoln Agritech

Texas Downe - Greater Wellington / Student Rep

Tim Sharp - Greater Wellington

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​Shelley Haring - OnCue Conferences

Lea Boodee - OnCue Conferences

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CONFERENCE CONTACT

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Shelley Haring 
OnCue Conferences

shelley@on-cue.co.nz

03 928 0620 / 021403316

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