ITENZ Conference 2026
Tuesday 15th - Wednesday 16th September 2026
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
1115/1093 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua 3010
2026 Conference dates and venue confirmed
We are pleased to announce that the 2026 ITENZ Conference will be taking place at the Novotel Rotorua Lakeside on Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th of September 2026.
Rotorua is renowned for its rich Māori culture, world-class spas and wellness experiences, otherworldly geothermal landscapes, and incredible backyard of lush forests and sparkling lakes.
Rotorua is connected by air to all major cities and is no more than three hours’ drive to more than half of New Zealand’s population, including Auckland.
Destination
Rotorua is a destination that will surprise and enchant
From the spectacular Redwoods Forest, the Geothermal wonders of Hells Gate and Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland. And the enduring legacy of Whakarewarewa Living Māori Village and Te Puia and so much more….
Get excited and check out what Rotorua has to offer on the Destination Rotorua site.
Venue
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
The ITENZ conference will be hosted at the Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Hotel. Nestled between Lake Rotorua and the vibrant Eat Streat precinct loaded with Restaurants and Bars for all tastes.
The Hotel with its 4.5-star accommodation and spacious conference spaces will be a great host venue for the 2026 conference.
A 10% accommodation discount* is available to conference delegates at both the Novotel Rotorua Lakeside and Ibis Rotorua which is located directly adjacent to the Novotel Rotorua Lakeside.
Please use the link below to secure your accommodation.
*Discount applies to stays between 13 – 17 September 2026 only. If you wish to stay outside of these dates, kindly contact our reservations team on h1874-re1@accor.com to request a quote.
Exhibitors
Become an Exhibitor
We invite you to join us for this promotional opportunity to showcase your products and services and to interact with prospective customers in the New Zealand PTE sector.
Please browse the below details and when you are ready click the button below to book your stand for Rotorua on the 15-16 September 2026.
Discussions opportunities with Warren Bassett warren@twzl.nz
2.4m wide Exhibition Stand with x2 staff: $2949+GST
- 2.4m x 1.2m display space. For early registrations 3m wides stands available as supply lasts.
- Black velcro walls 2.3m tall, side panels will extend out 1.2m. LED Track Spotlights – wall mounted
- Power and free Wi-Fi access.
- Refreshments: (morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea (for two onsite staff).
- Networking and Awards function attendance for two onsite staff).
- Multiple stands are available
- 45 sec turbo pitch opportunity (Three presentation slides)
3m wide Exhibition Stand with x2 staff (Limited availability): $2949+GST
- 3m x 1.8 or 1.2m display space.
- Black velcro walls 2.3m tall, side panels will extend out 1.2m. LED Track Spotlights – wall mounted
- Power and free Wi-Fi access.
- Refreshments: (morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea (for two onsite staff).
- Networking and Awards function attendance for two onsite staff).
- Multiple stands are available
- 45 sec turbo pitch opportunity (Three presentation slides)
Setup:
12:00 – 5:00pm, Monday 14 September 2026
Event:
Tuesday 15 September 2026, 8:15am – 5:00pm
Wednesday 16 September 2026, 8:15am – 4:00pm
Pack up:
Wednesday 16 September 2026, 4:00 – 5:30pm
Download the Exhibition Layout Here:
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Exhibition activities
Exhibition passport
A printed passport with exhibitors’ logo to encourage conference participants to engage with every exhibitor. The winners of the game will receive a donated gift from exhibitors.
Social cocktail function and Awards presentations
At the conclusion of Day 1 of the conference.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship Opportunities
The 2026 Conference in Rotorua is a prime opportunity to cut through the noise and engage directly with our members and conference attendees, tapping into a network of over 25,000 equivalent full-time students.
Discussions opportunities with Warren Bassett warren@twzl.nz
Gold Sponsor
$8000 + GST
- Large (3m wide) exhibition stand
- Four complimentary registrations
- 75 sec turbo pitch opportunity (Five presentation slides)
- Logo and link on conference website & promotional communications as the Gold sponsor
- Branding on conference slides
- Provision for displaying own free-standing banners at one side of the main stage
- Large logo on conference lanyard inserts
- Logo and link to company website on printed conference programme and online schedule
- Verbal acknowledgement during conference.
Silver Sponsor
$6000 + GST
- Large (3m wide) exhibition stand
- Two complimentary registrations
- 75 sec turbo pitch opportunity (Five presentation slides)
- Logo and link on conference website & promotional communications as a Silver sponsor
- Branding on conference slides.
- Logo on conference lanyard inserts.
- Logo and link to company website on printed conference programme and online schedule.
- Verbal acknowledgement during conference.
Coffee Cart Sponsor
$5500 + GST
Become the “Hub” of the conference, further promoted as the meeting point for post presentation discussions.
- x400 served hot beverages for delegates
- Branded Coffee Cart signage
- Branded Coffee Cups x500
- Provision for displaying own free-standing banner
- One large (3m wide) exhibition stand
- 3m x 1.2m display space for 2 full conference days.
- Black velcro walls 2.3m tall, side panels will extend out 1.2m
- LED Track Spotlights – wall mounted.
- Power and free Wi-Fi access
- Refreshments: (morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea (for two onsite staff)
- 45 sec turbo pitch opportunity (Three presentation slides)
- Networking and Awards function attendance for two onsite staff).
Awards Sponsor
$900 + GST
- Includes:
- Logo on the award certificate
- Introduce/and present the award
- Recognition on ITENZ awards website.
- Presentation photography able to be used by the sponsor.
Partner with ITENZ to associate your business/brand with high achievers in the sector. We present awards in the following categories.
- Provider of the Year Award
- Outstanding Performance Award
- Tutor of the year Award
Awards are presented at the conclusion of Day One. All attendees are encouraged to attend and support the awards participants.
