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ALGIM Annual Conference 2026Building Better Together: Accelerating Capability, Enabling Collaboration & Building Resilience 17 - 19 November 2026 | Tākina Conference Centre, Wellington |
About the Conference
Join local government professionals from across Aotearoa for three days of practical insights, inspiring speakers and real-world council case studies.
Keynote Speakers
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Conference Programme and Streams
Three days of practical learning, thought-provoking conversations, real-world council case studies and opportunities to connect with peers across six streams:
- ICT
- Information Management
- Customer Experience
- Web, Digital and Communications
- Data & Insights
- Smart Communities and Innovation
Shaped by six advisory groups made up of council staff, so every session focuses on what councils actually need.
Registration & Pricing
Full conference registration includes:
- All sessions across three days and six streams
- Exhibition hall access
- All catering
- Networking drinks on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
- A ticket to the ALGIM Awards & Gala Dinner
ALGIM members from $2,275 + GST · day registration $995 + GST · group discount for three or more delegates from the same organisation.
Can't make it? Registrations can be transferred to a colleague – email events@algim.org.nz
Payments
Full payment is required on the 20th of the month following the original invoice date or before the conference opening date, whichever date is earlier. Payments are collected by Twelve Conferences and Events on behalf of ALGIM.
If you need to set up Twelve Conferences and Events as a new supplier, please email them.
Credit Card payments are processed via our secure gateway and include a 3% surcharge for domestic (NZ) cards or 3.75% surcharge for international cards or American Express. Your payment will appear on your credit card statement as a transaction with 'Twelve Conferences + Events'.
Refunds, Substitutions and Cancellations
If you need to cancel your registration for any reason, please notify the Organisers by email. Cancellations received up to and including 30 September 2026 will receive a refund less a cancellation fee of $115 + GST. Cancellations made from 1 October 2026 are non-refundable. Registration may be transferred to another person.
Please notify events@algim.org.nz of the replacement attendee's name and contact details.
Venue and TravelEverything you need to plan your trip, including accommodation, venue and travel.
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Awards Gala DinnerWednesday 18 November, 6:30pm–10pm at Tākina. Hosted by Mike Manson and Petra Bagust, with keynote speaker Hilary Barry. Recognising excellence in local government projects, teams and individuals from councils and CCOs across Aotearoa. 2026 Project of the Year finalistsCongratulations to every council that entered this year's Project of the Year Awards and thank you for sharing the great mahi happening across the sector. A special congratulations to our finalists, listed below, who have all been notified. Finalists will be judged during the conference, with the winners announced at the Awards & Gala Dinner on Wednesday 18 November.
FinalistsPlease get in touch with the events team as soon as possible at events@algim.org.nz Gala Dinner tickets and waitlistDue to the dinner being so popular, any tickets purchased will go onto a waitlist. Day registrations can't purchase dinner tickets but can join the waitlist. |
Sponsorship and ExhibitionAll exhibition spaces and sponsorship opportunities for 2026 have been taken. Corporate members will be notified when opportunities become available for the 2027 Conference, while other organisations, keep an eye on our website for updates. |
Contact the Events Team
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Register for the Conference
Ready to be part of Building Better Together?
17–19 November 2026 | Tākina Conference Centre, Wellington