Welcome to the gateway to the Central North Island - some of the most amazing regional destinations are within an hour’s drive in any direction from Hamilton and the Waikato region.
Hamilton (Kirikiriroa) is the country's largest inland city, with a rich history, warm spirit, and no end of places to relax and enjoy.
From the mighty Waikato river, to parks and gardens, and an unmatched cultural precint for fine dining and nightlife, there's sure to be something for all to experience!
Hamilton (Kirikiriroa) is the country's largest inland city, with a rich history, warm spirit, and no end of places to relax and enjoy.
From the mighty Waikato river, to parks and gardens, and an unmatched cultural precint for fine dining and nightlife, there's sure to be something for all to experience!
cafe crawl
Wednesday 05 July
6:00pm – 10:00pm (approx)
Meeting point - tba
The Café Crawl is an opportunity to mix and mingle with conference delegates and for our Association Partners to host us while dining out in Hamilton.
After meeting at the arranged place at 6pm, you will be placed in one of 9 groups and each group will rotate to a different venue for entrée, main and dessert.
Please note: as you will be required to walk between venues, comfortable shoes and a coat are recommended.
6:00pm – 10:00pm (approx)
Meeting point - tba
The Café Crawl is an opportunity to mix and mingle with conference delegates and for our Association Partners to host us while dining out in Hamilton.
After meeting at the arranged place at 6pm, you will be placed in one of 9 groups and each group will rotate to a different venue for entrée, main and dessert.
Please note: as you will be required to walk between venues, comfortable shoes and a coat are recommended.
MOrning WALK
Thursday 06 July
7:00am – 8:00am
Join us for a wellness walk which will offer a short stroll through the Hamilton CBD then down to, and along, the banks of the mighty Waikato River. The walk is wheelchair friendly and the paths are well maintained. There are also many park benches strategically placed for those that want to sit, reflect and watch the boats, birds and people go by. The walk will leave you refreshed and renewed prior to another exciting day at Conference. The start and end point will be outside the Novotel Hotel in Alma Street and will take approximately 30 - 35 minutes. See you there!
7:00am – 8:00am
Join us for a wellness walk which will offer a short stroll through the Hamilton CBD then down to, and along, the banks of the mighty Waikato River. The walk is wheelchair friendly and the paths are well maintained. There are also many park benches strategically placed for those that want to sit, reflect and watch the boats, birds and people go by. The walk will leave you refreshed and renewed prior to another exciting day at Conference. The start and end point will be outside the Novotel Hotel in Alma Street and will take approximately 30 - 35 minutes. See you there!
FUJIFILM Business Innovation wellness CAMP breakfast
Thursday 06 July
FUJIFILM Business Innovation Wellness Camp Breakfast 8:30am - 9:30am
Exhibition Hall A (Expo area)
Following on from the success of last year's wellness breakfast, you are invited to join us in Exhibition Hall A from 8:30am for the FUJIFILM Business Innovation Wellness Camp Breakfast to start day 2 of conference in a relaxed atmosphere with your peers.
FUJIFILM Business Innovation Wellness Camp Breakfast 8:30am - 9:30am
Exhibition Hall A (Expo area)
Following on from the success of last year's wellness breakfast, you are invited to join us in Exhibition Hall A from 8:30am for the FUJIFILM Business Innovation Wellness Camp Breakfast to start day 2 of conference in a relaxed atmosphere with your peers.
Conference dinner
Thursday 06 July
Conference Dinner
7:00pm - 11:30pm
Heaphy Rooms at Claudelands
Join us back at the conference venue for some dinner and dancing. The theme for this year's conference dinner is 'Welcome to the Jungle'. Dressing up is encouraged and there will be prizes for best dressed on the night!
Entry by ticket only.
Conference Dinner
7:00pm - 11:30pm
Heaphy Rooms at Claudelands
Join us back at the conference venue for some dinner and dancing. The theme for this year's conference dinner is 'Welcome to the Jungle'. Dressing up is encouraged and there will be prizes for best dressed on the night!
Entry by ticket only.
Conference transport
Please note that we will be offering bus transfers during the day to get to/from the venue from the hotels suggested on the conference registration site, and return transport will also be available to/from conference dinner on the Thursday night.
Timings for the shuttles will be available on the conference App.
Should you prefer to walk to the venue from the CBD/Novotel Tainui, the route is marked in red on the map.
Timings for the shuttles will be available on the conference App.
Should you prefer to walk to the venue from the CBD/Novotel Tainui, the route is marked in red on the map.
