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Address: 101 Hobson Street, Auckland Central, Auckland

We are thrilled to host our IAEVG Conference 2026 at the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Opening in February 2026, NZICC is Aotearoa’s newest world-class event venue, offering flexible, light-filled spaces, cutting-edge facilities, and the scale to support events of all sizes. Situated in Auckland’s vibrant central business district and surrounded by outstanding dining, accommodation and entertainment options within easy walking distance, NZICC provides an inspiring and convenient setting for our symposium, with excellent transport connections to ensure a seamless experience for all attendees.

NZICC is inspired by Tāne’s realm
Tāne's realm refers to the domain of Tāne-mahuta, the Māori god of forests and birds, encompassing the great forest of New Zealand and the canopy where birds live.
Just like the forest, it is a space that breathes, and a space filled with life.
The exterior of our structure is clad in two of the largest pieces of public art ever created in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Sara Hughes’ glass panels reflect the experience of walking through the New Zealand bush and looking up through a canopy of trees to see the unique light and colour of the forest, while Peata Larkin’s terracotta tile design is inspired by the waterways and soil beneath us.
Unlike most convention centres, our building is open to the world around. People flow through the public laneway and airbridge, with the city’s world-class entertainment precinct on our doorstep.
Like the forest, NZICC is an ecosystem - a space in which others flourish. Under its canopy, green shoots grow, and within, there is room to stand tall.