2025
AOTEAROA BUSINESS EVENTS AWARDS
The New Zealand business events industry will gather on 26 November 2025 for Aotearoa’s inaugural Business Events Awards at Cordis Auckland. Celebrating excellence, innovation, and impact across individuals and events, the Bizzies will shine a spotlight on the people powering New Zealand’s business events sector.
Held in conjunction with the BEIA Conference 2025, the Bizzies will replace the Gala Dinner usually held as part of this Conference. Registrations for the Conference can be purchased separately, please visit the BEIA Conference 2025 website.
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Wednesday, 26 November 2025
Cordis Hotel, 88 Symonds Street, Auckland
About the Bizzies
The Bizzies – Aotearoa’s inaugural Business Events Awards will make history as New Zealand’s first awards programme dedicated to celebrating excellence across the business events sector. Launching with a landmark celebration on Wednesday 26 November 2025 at Cordis Auckland, the Bizzies will honour the outstanding achievements, innovation, and contributions of the individuals, partners, and events shaping the future of our industry.
Held every two years in major centres across Aotearoa, the Bizzies are more than an awards night — they are a platform to elevate the industry, strengthen its collective identity, and highlight the vital role business events play in driving economic growth, fostering collaboration, and creating social impact.
The Bizzies are where excellence is celebrated, achievement is recognised, and the remarkable contribution of New Zealand’s business events community is brought to the fore.
Key dates
Awards Dinner
Get ready for a night to remember!
On Wednesday 26 November 2025 at Cordis Auckland, The Bizzies will shine a spotlight on excellence across Aotearoa’s business events industry - celebrating the people, creativity and innovation driving our sector forward.
Join your peers for an evening of celebration, connection and recognition, complete with an exceptional dinner, entertainment, and the all-important awards presentations honouring this year’s trailblazers and rising stars.
Tickets and tables are on sale now!
Secure your place at the industry’s night of nights - whether you’re celebrating a finalist, hosting clients or gathering your team.
Click here to purchase tickets or book a table.
Cordis Hotel Auckland
83 Symonds Street, Grafton
Auckland 1010
New Zealand
Cordis Auckland is a beautiful 5-star hotel in the centre of Auckland. Visit the hotel website as a starting point for orienting yourself to the venue and the surrounds.
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