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 20 August 2025 - Further details will be confirmed as Speakers & Topics are finalised)
Wednesday 13 May 2026
11.00pm - 5.00pm Pre-Conference Golf - Golf Club TBC, Queenstown
2.00pm - 5.30pm Exhibitor Set Up
6.00pm - 8.00pm Pre-Conference Networking Event (Inhouse)
8.00pm onwards Free evening for Delegates
Thursday 14 May 2026
Conference Plenary Sessions Day 1
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8:00 am |
Registration Opens |
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9:00 am |
Conference Opening |
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9:05 am |
Session 1 |
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10.30am |
Morning Tea |
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11.00am |
Session 2 |
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12.30pm |
Lunch |
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1:15 pm |
Session 3 |
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3.00pm |
Afternoon Tea |
|
3:30 pm |
Session 4 |
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4:30 pm |
Day 1 Sessions close/housekeeping |
Conference Dinner Evening - Thursday 14th May 2026
Plastics New Zealand 80th Annual Conference Gala Dinner
5.30pm - 6.30pm Pre Dinner Drinks & Canapes (Inhouse)
6.30pm - 12.00am Gala Dinner (Inhouse)
This will be an optional Costume event
Friday 15 May 2025
Conference Plenary Sessions Day 2
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9:00 am |
Opening Day 2 |
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9:05 am |
Session 1 |
|
10.00am |
National AGM |
|
10:15 am |
Morning Tea |
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10.45am |
Session 2 |
| 12.30pm |
Lunch |
|
1:15 pm |
Session 3 |
|
2.30pm |
Conference Official Close |
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2.30pm |
Afternoon Tea |
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3.00pm |
Event Close |
Friday 15th May 2025
7.00pm Casual Dinner for those staying on (Offsite)
(Draft Programme: Updated 20 August 2025 - Further details will be confirmed as Speakers & Topics are finalised)
