Join us in Wellington from Wednesday 18 to 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 – is all about navigating change, embracing diversity and building forward-looking teams. Whether you're looking to expand your network, gain new insights, or find inspiration, this event will leave you better equipped to support your people and help your organisation to thrive.
Event details
Date: Wednesday 18 February and Thursday 19 February 2026
Where: James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington
Price: $399 including GST
Your chance to win your tickets back plus accommodation
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!
I’m delighted to say that Thrive25 was really well managed, and more fun, challenging, and informative for me than I expected – a credit to all the participants and organisers for making it so worthwhile.
– Mark Evans, CEO HEB Construction Ltd
2025 Thrive attendee
Thank you to our generous sponsors and supporters
Panel discussion sponsors
Expo stand holders
- Peak Recruitment
- Human Fabric
- UC Online
- Pathways to New Zealand®
- MAS – Medical Assurance Society
- New Era Technology
- Total Synergy
Got questions? Get in touch
Sponsorship
Thrive 2026 provides a platform for employers to connect, share insights, and be inspired alongside peers from across the motu. You can be a part of the conversation.
Accommodation at the venue
Special rates have been secured for Thrive attendees to stay at the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor.
