Start date:
| 18 Feb 2026, 8.30AM |
duration: |
31 hrs |
Venue: |
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor |
Address: |
147 The Terrace Wellington |
Cost: |
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The 2026 theme – Engineering the future: innovation, inclusion, and resilience – underscores our commitment to future-focused leadership in the engineering profession – and you can be a part of it. Engage in meaningful conversations, hear fresh perspectives and take part in sessions designed to help you learn, grow and lead with confidence. Whether you're looking to expand your network, gain new insights, or find inspiration, this conference will leave you better equipped to support your people and help your organisation to thrive.
If you're a managing director, people leader or HR professional from across New Zealand and Australia, we warmly invite you to Thrive 2026. Regardless of the size of your business or organisation – if you employ engineers, this event is for you.
View conference programme
Tickets and pricing
Tickets include your entry to the networking drinks and networking breakfast.
Early bird pricing – $369 including GST.
Early bird pricing ends 11pm Friday 10 October 2025.
Standard pricing – $399 including GST.
Standard pricing starts 11.01pm Friday 10 October 2025
Purchase and pay for your conference ticket before 11pm Friday 5 December 2025 and go in the draw to win:
- Two nights’ accommodation and breakfast at the venue
- Your registration fee reimbursed.
Two prize packs are up for grabs!
View competition Terms and Conditions
Accommodation at the venue
Special rates have been secured for Thrive attendees to stay at the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor.
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and supporters.
Join Engineering New Zealand in Wellington from Wednesday 18 – Thursday 19 February for Thrive 2026 – a dedicated two-day event designed for engineering employers from across Aotearoa and Australia.
The 2026 theme – Engineering the future: innovation, inclusion, and resilience – underscores our commitment to future-focused leadership in the engineering profession – and you can be a part of it. Engage in meaningful conversations, hear fresh perspectives and take part in sessions designed to help you learn, grow and lead with confidence. Whether you're looking to expand your network, gain new insights, or find inspiration, this conference will leave you better equipped to support your people and help your organisation to thrive.
If you're a managing director, people leader or HR professional from across New Zealand and Australia, we warmly invite you to Thrive 2026. Regardless of the size of your business or organisation – if you employ engineers, this event is for you.
View conference programme
Tickets and pricing
Tickets include your entry to the networking drinks and networking breakfast.
Early bird pricing – $369 including GST.
Early bird pricing ends 11pm Friday 10 October 2025.
Standard pricing – $399 including GST.
Standard pricing starts 11.01pm Friday 10 October 2025
Purchase and pay for your conference ticket before 11pm Friday 5 December 2025 and go in the draw to win:
- Two nights’ accommodation and breakfast at the venue
- Your registration fee reimbursed.
Two prize packs are up for grabs!
View competition Terms and Conditions
Accommodation at the venue
Special rates have been secured for Thrive attendees to stay at the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor.
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and supporters.
