# Water New Zealand Conference & Expo 2026

- Dates: 22 September 2026 to 24 September 2026
- Location: Hamilton, New Zealand
- Organiser: Water New Zealand
- Industry: Energy & Cleantech

## Who attends

This year’s programme brings together leading experts, practitioners, researchers and decision-makers from across Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of our water sector.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.waternzconference.org.nz/)
- [Registration](https://avenues.eventsair.com/water-new-zealand-conference-and-expo-2026/individual-registration)
- [Agenda](https://www.waternzconference.org.nz/programme/)
- [Call for speakers](https://www.waternzconference.org.nz/call-for-abstracts/) (deadline unverified, check the call)

## Topics

- Water

## Speakers

- Professor Te Maire Tau, Upoko, Ngāi Tūāhuriri
- Susheel Arora, CEO, Atlantic First Nations Water Authority (AFNWA)

## Sponsors and partners

- Water Services Authority Taumata Arowai

## Where to stay

- **Ibis Tainui**: 210 m from the venue
- **Novotel Tainui**: 340 m from the venue, 4 stars
- **Quest Apartments**: 420 m from the venue, 43 Ward Street, Hamilton, 3204
  - [Hotel website](https://www.questapartments.co.nz/properties/north-island/hamilton/quest-on-ward)
  - Phone: +64 7 839 1676
- **Claudelands Motel**: motel, 460 m from the venue, 795 Heaphy Terrace, Hamilton
- **Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center**: 550 m from the venue, 287 Victoria Street, Hamilton, 3204
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/ramada/hamilton-new-zealand/ramada-hamilton-city-center/overview)
  - Phone: +64 7 839 4993
- **Backpackers Central**: hostel, 580 m from the venue, 846 Victoria Street, Hamilton, 3204
  - [Hotel website](https://www.backpackerscentral.co.nz/)
- **VR Hamilton**: 590 m from the venue, Hamilton
  - [Hotel website](https://vrhotels.co.nz/)
  - Phone: +64 7 839 1994
- **Frankton Hotel**: 1.8 km from the venue

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/water-new-zealand-conference-expo-hamilton-58d73aba6b56/