# Associations Matter Conference & Exhibition

- Dates: 3 August 2026 to 4 August 2026
- Location: Lower Hutt, New Zealand
- Organiser: NZSAE

## About

The Associations Matter Conference & Exhibition is a premier gathering designed for leaders within New Zealand's association sector.

## Who attends

You’ll be in the room with CEOs, Executive Directors, and senior leaders from across New Zealand’s association sector.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://nzsae.org.nz/conference)
- [Registration](https://nzsae.org.nz/events/associations-matter-conference-exhibition)
- [Agenda](https://www.cognitoforms.com/NewZealandSocietyOfAssociationExecutivesNZSAE/NewZealandSocietyOfAssociationExecutivesNZSAEStrategicPartnerProgramSelections)

## Topics

- Business Services

## Speakers

- Jehan Casinader, Keynote Speaker
- Katherine Rich, Chief Executive, BusinessNZ
- John McKeefry, Director Business Development
- Fauono Ken Laban, Mayor, Lower Hutt
- Lyn McMorran, Chair, NZSAE
- Nicky Styris, Conference MC

## Sponsors and partners

- Hutt City Council

## Where to stay

- **Ronans Rest Parking Pad**: hostel, 880 m from the venue, 7 St Ronans Avenue, 5011
- **Angus Inn**: 990 m from the venue, Cornwall Street
- **Green Gables Motel**: motel, 1.4 km from the venue
- **Boulcott Lodge**: 1.5 km from the venue, 615 High Street, Lower Hutt, 5010
  - [Hotel website](https://www.boulcottlodge.co.nz/)
  - Phone: +64 4 586 1558
- **Motel 22**: motel, 1.8 km from the venue, 22 Pharazyn Street, Lower Hutt, 5010
  - [Hotel website](https://www.motel22.co.nz/)
  - Phone: +64 4 566 2516
- **Champers Motor Inn**: motel, 1.9 km from the venue, 6/10 Pharazyn Street, Melling, Lower Hutt, 5010
  - [Hotel website](https://www.champersmotorinn.co.nz/)
  - Phone: +64 4 569 3906
- **Abbeycourt Motel**: motel, 2.0 km from the venue, 7 Pharazyn Street, Lower Hutt, 5010
  - Phone: +64 4 568 7405
- **Fernhill Motor Lodge**: motel, 2.0 km from the venue, 17-19 Pharazyn Street, Melling, Lower Hutt, 5010
  - [Hotel website](https://www.fernhillmotorlodge.co.nz/)
  - Phone: +64 4 939 9939

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