NZ Airports Hui 2026

Fit for the Future

Three days of conversations, connections and ideas shaping the future of New Zealand’s airports

19-21 October 2026

Tākina and Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington

Be part of the conversations shaping aviation

The NZ Airports Hui brings the airport community together to explore the challenges, opportunities and decisions shaping our sector’s future.

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Understand what is changing

Hear informed perspectives on aviation policy, technology, infrastructure, investment and the future passenger journey.

Take practical ideas home

Learn from airport projects, industry experience and discussions you can apply within your organisation.

Strengthen your connections

Meet airport leaders, aviation specialists, government representatives and industry partners from across New Zealand.

More than 300 delegates attended the Hui in 2025. Whether you are a long-standing member, an industry partner, a government colleague or someone new to our community, you are welcome here.

Fit for the Future – Looking ahead to 2035

What will our airports need to be ready for over the next 20 years?

The 2026 Hui brings Fit for the Future to life, tackling the issues airports are working through now while looking ahead to what comes next.

Cam Wallace

CEO Qantas International and Freight

Anna Kominik

Growth NZ & Dawn Aerospace Director

Billy Tucker

CEO Beonic

Amelia Evans

CEO Queensland Airports Limited

Sarah Connor

Menopause Advocate

Hans van Pelt

Regional Aviation Expert and Adviser, Affairs of State

Kate Gillies

CEO & Commercial Officer Hobart Airport

Kali Mercier

WSP Fellow & Deputy Director, Helen Clark Foundation

Sam Rawlings

Manager Airfield & Coordination, Wellington Airport

George Lazenkas

Managing Director, Airbiz

Airports of the Future

A global view of the infrastructure, technology, design and operational changes shaping airports over the next 20 years.

Programme conversations include:

Regional connectivity and growth

How aviation can better support New Zealand’s economy and regions.

The airport and passenger of the future

Technology, infrastructure and commercial decisions reshaping the passenger journey.

Workforce, leadership and culture

The skills and leadership needed in an era of automation, AI and demographic change.

Practical airport case studies

Lessons from airports and industry partners delivering projects in complex environments.

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The Hui experience

Some of the most valuable Hui moments happen between the formal sessions, in conversations, shared experiences and new connections. At this hui whe have:

Networking Evening
20th Anniversary Awards Gala Dinner
Te Papa Breakfast: Reconnect and Recharge
Women in Airports & Infrastructure

Social Events

Choose how you join us

Attend the full three-day Hui, select an individual day or join online through Hui Hybrid.

Full Hui registration

Join us for the three-day Hui. See registration details for programme and event inclusions.

Young Professionals registration

A discounted registration option for NZ Airports members aged under 30.

Day registration

Choose the programme day that is most relevant to you.

Hui Hybrid

Join selected sessions live and watch the recordings on demand for 30 days.

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Our Hui Sponsors

Our sponsors help create a Hui built around useful conversations, shared learning and stronger industry connections. Their support enables us to bring the airport community together and make the programme accessible to more people.

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