2026 Conference Programme
Plastics New Zealand's 80th Annual Conference is occurring on the 13th - 15th May in Queenstown, New Zealand.
All Members and Non-Members are welcome to attend
Plastics New Zealand 80th Annual Conference
13th – 15th May 2025, Queenstown
(Draft Programme Outline: Updated 26 February 2026 - Further details will be confirmed as Speakers & Topics are finalised)
Wednesday 13 May 2026
12.00pm - 5.00pm Pre-Conference Events - Golf (Jacks Point, Queenstown) & Ebike Trail Riding
5.30pm - 7.30pm Welcome Event (Inhouse)
7.30pm onwards Free evening for Delegates
Thursday 14 May 2026
Conference Plenary Sessions Day 1
8.00am Registration
9.00am Conference Day 1 Starts
Includes:
- Industry Update - Rachel Barker
- Speaker - Debra Goulding (Foodstuffs NZ)
- Speaker - Bob Dedekind (Aspect Pt)
- INCITE Session
- ReUse Panel
- AI & Technology Panel
4.30pm Conference Day 1 Ends
5.30pm Gala Dinner Event Begins
12.00am Gala Dinner Event Ends
Friday 15 May 2025
Conference Plenary Sessions Day 2
9.00am Conference Day 2 Starts
Includes:
- Keynote Speaker - Cameron Bagrie
- Keynote Speaker - Blake Vance (Tricon Energy - USA)
- Keynote Speaker - Sir Ian Taylor
- National AGM
- Materials & Technology Panel
3.00pm Conference Day 2 Ends
3.00pm Networking Event
4.00pm Networking Event ends
7.00pm Casual Dinner for those staying on (Offsite)
(Draft Programme: Updated 26 February 2026 - Further details will be confirmed as Speakers & Topics are finalised)