Hosted Buyer Application Form

 

Thank you for your interest in the MEETINGS 2026 Hosted Buyer Programme


Please note that limited spaces are available. Please review our Hosted Buyer Criteria before submitting your application. If you do not meet the criteria, you are still welcome to register as a Day Buyer for which applications will open in April.

For more information about the programme and options, please download and view the relevant invitation below:

  • Australian Hosted Buyer
  • New Zealand Hosted Buyer

This is a detailed application form, it will take approximately 10 minutes for you to complete this Hosted Buyer Application form. To complete the application form please make sure you have the following available:

  • Passport (Required for Australian applicants only).
  • Details of previous and upcoming events that you organise.
  • Details on why you would like to attend MEETINGS.

NOTE: All communication regarding this programme will be via email. Please make sure you have provided the correct email address.

Contact Details

First and Last Name (as per your ID or passport)

Preferred Name will be used on your profile, name badge and communications.

Please upload a headshot of yourself, which will be used for the Appointment Scheduling Profiles and the Attendee App. The file should not be larger than 1 MB.

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Where are you based?

New Zealand Hosted Buyer Programme Selection

Australian Hosted Buyer Programme Selection

For comprehensive details regarding the inclusions for Fully Hosted and Semi-Hosted Buyers, please review the Hosted Buyer Invitation.

Note: The Semi-Hosted option requires Hosted Buyers to fund their own travel and airport transfers.

Passport Details

Passport details are required from Australian Buyers. Please enter the details as shown on your Passport.

Please ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months after this event (20/06/2026).

Buyer Profile

Type of Organisation

Please select the category that best describes your business.

(Agency - Advertising / Marketing / PR / Branding / Consulting, Sales Promotion, Media, Production)

(Association / Membership-based Organisation, Education Institution / University / Training Provider, Charity / Not for Profit)

(Corporate Company, Retail - Franchise / Direct Sell, Government)

(Event Management, Exhibition Organiser, Professional Conference Organiser, Independent Event Planner, Venue Finder)

(Hotel / Accommodation, Destination Management Company, Incentive / Loyalty Programs, MICE & Travel Agency, Tour Operator - Inbound / Outbound, Tour Operator - Wholesaler, Travel Management - Corporate / Groups / Incentives / Leisure / Luxury)

Your main position in the organisation

How many years have you worked in the Business Events Industry?

In which industry do you or your clients operate?

Type of Events Organised

Average number of conferences / events per year

If you are an Australian Buyer, please select the average number of international Conferences/Events.
If you are a New Zealand Buyer, select the average number of domestic Conferences/Events only.

Number of delegates/participants to your meetings/events

You may select up to 2 categories which best apply to your business.

Your responsibility in selecting destination/venue/service

You may select as many categories as apply to your role.

Personally, do you organise any travel as part of your events?

Business Focus

Which regions within New Zealand are of interest to you?

Which product areas are you interested in?

(Hotels, Resorts & Spas, Boutique & Luxury Lodges, Wineires & Culinary Experiences)

(Event Management & Production Specialists, Audio Visual, Technical & Styling Services, Exhibition Hire, Display & Decor, Entertainment & Speaker Bureaux, Event Photography)

(Attractions & Cultural Experiences, Outdoor & Adventure Actvities, Golf, Ski & Sporting Venues, Team Building & Training Providers)

(Catering Specialists, Promotional Products & Services Technology Partners, Tourism Services, Trade Publications)

(Airlines, Helicopters & Charter Services, Limousine, Car Rental & Transport Operators, Yacht Charter & Sailing Companies)

Is this your first visit to MEETINGS?

How did you hear about MEETINGS 2026?

Have you been invited to any of the following shows in the last 12 months?

Past New Zealand Details

Please provide details of the last two events you have organised in New Zealand

Past Event #1

Please provide any additional information of note, such as type of client, any accommodation and ancillary activities as part of the event.

Event Verification

please provide verification that this event took place

Past Event #2

Please provide any additional information of note, such as type of client, any accommodation and ancillary activities as part of the event.

Event Verification

Please provide verification that this event took place

Future New Zealand Event Details

Please provide details of the events you are planning in New Zealand or considering New Zealand for (events after June 2026).

If you have more than ONE event to submit, please tick the checkbox underneath each event to expand.

Future Event #1

Future Event #2

Future Event #3

Future Event #4

Buyer Benefits

What would you like to gain by attending MEETINGS 2026?
Why would you consider New Zealand as your event destination (if you are from outside of New Zealand)?

General Enquiries

Please note here any general enquiries regarding your application for MEETINGS 2026. 

Host City Familiarisation (Optional)

Date: 16 June 2026

Discover the Soul of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. On the eve of MEETINGS 2026, Auckland invites you to immerse yourself in a day of connection and discovery. The Host City Famil is your opportunity to experience Auckland’s world-class venues, stunning harbourside locations, and the warmth of manaakitanga that defines our people. Feel the wairua (spirit) that makes Auckland unlike anywhere else and discover why Auckland is the ultimate destination where world-class business events meet unforgettable experiences.

Outbound Travel to Auckland Preference (subject to availability)

Referrals

Can you recommend any senior event planners who organise business events, who may qualify to be hosted and will benefit from joining you on the MEETINGS experience. If so, we will invite them to attend if you provide their information, with their permission.

If you have another referral to submit, please fill out the below information.

Summary

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Hosted Buyer Criteria

Click HERE to read the Criteria for the MEETINGS 2026 Hosted Buyer Programme.

Click HERE to read the full MEETINGS 2026 Hosted Buyer Terms & Conditions.

Thank you for submitting your application, we will be in touch soon.

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