Come with a problem. Leave with possibilities.
Tuesday 23 February 2027 | Tākina, Wellington
Doors open 9.30am | First session 10.00am
Your day. Your choice. Free to attend.
Stay for the whole day, drop in for a session that interests you, spend a couple of hours exploring the exhibitors, or join us over lunch and catch up with colleagues.
associationX is free to attend for association executives and people employed in not-for-profit organisations. There’s no need to commit to a full day — come along for the conversations, ideas and connections that matter to you.
Please note: associationX attendee registration is open only to association executives and people employed by not-for-profit organisations. Suppliers and commercial organisations may attend only as approved exhibitors, partners or invited participants.
Your CRM. Your website. AI. Automation. Member engagement. Events. Data. Systems.
There is a lot changing around associations — and associationX is one day to explore what is out there, hear what others are doing and have the conversations that could help you decide what is worth looking at next.
With 35+ exhibitors, practical learning and plenty of opportunity to ask questions, associationX brings the exhibition and education together in one room.
This isn't a traditional conference where you sit in the same chair all day.
Throughout the day, you'll hear short, focused 15-minute sessions on issues facing associations today. Interested in the topic? Follow the speaker into the Deep Dive area for 30 minutes or more of conversation, questions and practical discussion.
Or use the time to explore the exhibition, meet suppliers, compare ideas and talk directly with people who understand the association environment.
You don't need to be looking to buy anything.
You might be frustrated with your CRM. Wondering what AI could actually do for your organisation. Looking at a new website. Trying to improve member engagement. Or simply wanting to know what is changing and what other associations are doing.
Bring the challenge. Explore the possibilities.
What to expect
35+ exhibitors across technology, membership, events, communications, venues, destinations and services.
Practical learning through short Main Area sessions followed by optional Deep Dive conversations.
Real conversations with suppliers, association professionals and people who understand the challenges of running an association.
One day to explore ideas and solutions that could otherwise take months to research.
associationX is designed for association CEOs and Executive Directors, membership and engagement professionals, event professionals, advocacy leaders and other staff working within associations and not-for-profit organisations.
Tuesday 23 February 2027
Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre
9.30am – 4.30pm
Register to join us at associationX 2027.
Association CEOs and senior advocacy leaders interested in one-to-one meetings with MBIE will also have the opportunity to register their interest separately. Here
