The increasing trend of association meeting planners aligning destination selection to the intellectual capital of a city, or destination, is reflected in the trilogy of video reports recently shared by The Iceberg’s association media partners at AMI Magazine. Here we share all 3 reports, revealing New Zealand’s capital city expertise in Science, Climate Innovation, and as the UNESCO Creative City of Film.
In each instance, the storytelling is through the prism of Wellington’s industry leaders – and special thanks to all of them – but the message is clear that the impacts and legacies derived from association meetings are amplified when set in the context of a knowledge hub, especially when the associations themselves are pursuing sustainability and impact strategies. First up, Science…
Hosting Impactful Events: Discover how Wellington’s universities and research organisations are changing the science landscape and benefiting international conferences
New Zealand is strengthening its reputation as it puts science and innovation at the top of its agenda. And it’s proving attractive for associations bringing their conferences to its capital city, Wellington.
Wellington boasts the largest research, science and innovation workforce in New Zealand. Whether it’s life sciences, climate innovation, or the application of deep tech, the interconnected science industry is breaking new ground and discovering novel ways to improve our planet and lives.
Home to the New Zealand Government and headquarters for many central government agencies and industry associations, it’s a connected and impactful city.
It promotes creative ideas, innovation and future thinking and it’s full of talented people looking to make a difference and share their ideas with the world.
Hosting impactful events: Insights from Wellington’s climate experts
With climate innovation a focus across all industry sectors in New Zealand’s capital, Wellington, it means organisers can find a wealth of forward-thinking ideas and experts to support their events.
New Zealand is well-known for its environmental focus from every angle, ranked 5th in the world for its climate change readiness. And it’s proving attractive for associations bringing their conferences to its capital city, Wellington.
From the nation’s leading Antarctic and climate change researchers and scientists who are developing new environmental solutions at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, to innovative clean-tech and a world-first urban ecosanctuary, Wellington’s brightest minds are breaking new ground and discovering novel ways to improve our planet and lives.
Already the lowest carbon city per capita in Australasia and ranking first in environmental security, Wellington is a hub for all sorts of climate conversations. It’s not only home to leading universities and research institutes, Wellington is also where New Zealand Government and headquarters for many central government agencies and industry associations are based. It’s not surprising that there are strong advocates of progress, change, improvement and reform.
Wellington promotes creative ideas, innovation and future thinking and it’s full of talented people looking to make a difference and share their ideas with the world.
Hosting impactful events: Tap into Wellington’s creative expertise
As New Zealand’s UNESCO Creative City of Film, Wellington’s world-class expertise in film, television, animation, gaming, visual effects and interactive digital media offers an unbeatable draw for organisers looking to host impactful events.
The “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Avatar”, “The Avengers” and many other acclaimed blockbusters were famously made in Wellington, and some of the most ambitious creatives, engineers, and academics in the world choose to live and work there.
Wellington’s long-lasting reputation is built upon innovation and consistently pushing the creative limits, thanks largely to the close proximity and collaboration between research and education institutes, creatives and industry.
Victoria University of Wellington—Te Herenga Waka’s dedicated Miramar Creative Centre is one of two dedicated film schools in the capital. Named one of the 20 best international film schools in 2021, it is strategically located amongst the world-renowned Wētā Group in Miramar for close collaboration between academics, students, and industry leaders.
The university is also home to the largest computer graphics research group in the Southern Hemisphere, with strengths in areas such as real-time computer graphics, virtual reality, and character animation.
The close collaboration has allowed Wellington’s screen industry to play along the front edge of industry advancements, staying relevant, cost competitive and well-regarded internationally. And it means organisations meeting in Wellington have access to an unrivalled pool of industry experts to support their events.
Find a wealth of forward-thinking ideas, experts and inspiration to support your event in New Zealand’s UNESCO Creative City of Film, Wellington.
Copy provided by The Iceberg Association Media Partner, AMI Magazine
