Connections
A hosted experience for association executives
Step away from the day-to-day and join a curated group of association leaders, trusted suppliers and destination partners for a hosted experience built around useful conversations, practical introductions and genuine sector connection.
Association executives are expected to make good decisions quickly — about technology, events, member services, partnerships, communications, governance support, finance, operations and future growth.
Connections gives you time in one place to meet relevant suppliers, ask direct questions, compare ideas, connect with peers and explore what could support your association now and in the future.
It is designed for busy association leaders who value practical conversations over sales pitches.
Hosted association executives receive:
Optional arrival evening
Arrive the night before and join a casual networking dinner with other hosted association executives, suppliers and destination partners.
Day one
The programme begins with morning tea, followed by curated 20-minute one-to-one meetings with suppliers throughout the day. That evening, guests attend the Connections Dinner.
Day two
Further one-to-one meetings continue in the morning, followed by an afternoon Hamilton destination famil. Guests may fly home that evening or choose to extend their stay at their own cost.
Connections is designed for association Chief Executives, Executive Directors, Event Managers, senior managers and decision-makers who are involved in choosing suppliers, services, systems, venues, destinations or strategic partners for their organisation.
It is especially relevant for leaders responsible for events, membership, operations, communications, technology, finance, governance support or organisational growth.
Connections is different because it is curated, hosted and association-specific.
You are not walking a large exhibition floor hoping to find the right people. You are part of a structured programme designed to introduce you to relevant suppliers, useful ideas and other association leaders in a relaxed, professional setting.
The focus is quality over quantity — better conversations, better introductions and better use of your time.
NZSAE will host selected association executives in Hamilton for a curated programme of one-to-one meetings, hosted meals, peer connection, destination experiences and the Connections Dinner.
This is a relationship-led experience designed to save time, create useful introductions and give association leaders direct access to people, places and services that can support their organisations.
NZSAE will host selected association executives in Hamilton for a curated programme of one-to-one meetings, hosted meals, peer connection, destination experiences and the Connections Dinner.
This is a relationship-led experience designed to save time, create useful introductions and give association leaders direct access to people, places and services that can support their organisations.
