TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION
EEA2026 Technology Exhibition Stand Bookings are now open!
The EEA Technology Exhibition and Conference is back for 2026!
EEA2026 is the power industry's largest collaborative forum in Aotearoa New Zealand, bringing together thought leaders, influencers, and experts from across the sector.
This year’s theme is Powering Prosperity: He Puna Waiora. Electricity underpins every part of today’s society. It’s vital to Aotearoa’s economic growth and prosperity and supporting the every day life and wellbeing of our consumers and communities. It plays a crucial role in businesses choosing to invest and do business here, and families choosing to make this our home.
Innovation and connection is key.
This is your opportunity to showcase the role you can play in delivering innovative technology, market intelligence, and efficient streamlined solutions that help our sector contribute to prosperity.
In 2025 more than 1200 delegates, exhibitors and visitors attended over the course of the event.
We invite you to EEA2026 to showcase your New Zealand and international technology, services, people and products and help our industry lead the way.
The EEA2026 will be held at the brand new New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC), Tāmaki Makarau Auckland on 22 - 24 September 2026, so join us!
This is a fantastic opportunity for all our attendees to meet the market, learn about options, and get 'hands-on' with the solutions they need. Congratulations to last year’s best exhibition stand winners, Cuthbert Stewart Ltd.
We sold out of stands in 2025 so don't miss it…book your stand today!
EEA Event - Code of Conduct
We would like to make you aware of the following policies the EEA2026 conference adheres to:
The EEA2026 Exhibition Package
The package includes:
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- The supply and build of booth walls (unless otherwise stated in the exhibition layout details, the modular walls are 2.3m high and finished in black velcro fabric)
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- On-site power to each stand (4-way power point)
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- Two spotlights
- ID Fin with company name
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- Exhibitor Registrations: Each booked green, pink or purple stand will include ONE complimentary exhibitor registration. Each booked yellow (full) stand will include TWO complimentary exhibitor registrations. Each exhibitor registration includes the x2 Technology Exhibition Social Functions, Morning and Afternoon Teas and Lunches.
Note: If you wish to have additional exhibitors on your stand, over and above the complimentary entitlements stated above, additional exhibitor registrations can be purchased at a cost of $580.00 +GST each until 23 June 2026 and $645.00 +GST each thereafter. - Lead Management
- Exhibitor Registrations: Each booked green, pink or purple stand will include ONE complimentary exhibitor registration. Each booked yellow (full) stand will include TWO complimentary exhibitor registrations. Each exhibitor registration includes the x2 Technology Exhibition Social Functions, Morning and Afternoon Teas and Lunches.
Stand Prices
For the EEA2026 Conference Technology Exhibition there are a total of 141 Technology Exhibition Stands for purchase that consist of:
- 83 yellow stands measuring 3m x 2.4m - $6,165 + GST
- 3 pink stands measuring 3m x 1.2m - $3,678 + GST (SOLD OUT)
- 38 green stands measuring half of 3m x 2.4m - $3,678 + GST (SOLD OUT)
- 17 purple stands measuring 3m x 1.8m - $4,920 + GST
Vehicle or Large Equipment Displays
There is limited space for large equipment/vehicle displays inside the main exhibition hall. The cost is as follows:
- $5,440 + GST for an indoor/outdoor display with access to power
The following discounts are available to those that have already booked a stand:
25% discount if booked 1 full stand
10% discount if booked 1 half stand
50% discount if booked more than 1 stand, any size
50% discount if a conference sponsor
Please contact eea2026@confer.co.nz if you would like to book an indoor/outdoor vehicle or large display space.
Technology Exhibition Timetable
| November 2025 | Stand bookings open, a 25% deposit payment is required upon booking |
| 27 February | Exhibitors notified of stand allocation (stand allocations will be completed when sufficient registrations are received and notification will be no later than this date) |
| 27 February | Exhibitor Manual Available, instructions sent on booking stand personnel |
| 10 April | Second 25% deposit invoice sent |
| 3 July | Balance 50% invoice sent |
| 28 August | Deadline for exhibitor registrations and company logo/profile |
| 22 September | Exhibitor Pack In: 9.00am - 5.00pm (staggered times will be allocated) |
| 22-24 September | EEA2026 Conference |
| 24 September | Exhibition Breakdown: 2.00pm (approx. time TBC) |
Delegate Exhibition Viewing Times
| Tuesday 22 September | 5.30pm - 7.30pm |
| Wednesday 23 September | 8.30am - 7.00pm |
| Thursday 24 September | 8.00am - 2.30pm |
Public Exhibition Viewing Times
| Wednesday 23 September | 9.00am – 12.20pm and 1.30pm – 5.00pm |
| Thursday 24 September | 9.00am – 12.30pm |
Stand Design
There will be a 'Best Stand Award' and we encourage you to use your imagination with your stand design.
Pack In Height/Weight Restrictions
Information to be confirmed for Te Pae.
Exhibition Schedule
| Tuesday 22 September | Exhibitor pack in | 9.00am - 5.00pm |
| Exhibition Opening and Social Function | 5.30pm - 7.30pm | |
| Wednesday 23 September | Exhibition Viewing | 8.30am - 5.00pm |
| Social Function in Technology Exhibition | 5.30pm - 7.00pm | |
| Thursday 24 September | Exhibition Viewing | 8.30am - 2.30pm |
| Exhibition pack out | From 2.30pm |
Exhibitor Registrations
Registered exhibitors are welcome to attend the formal opening of the Conference, and one Conference session only. Those exhibitors wishing to attend more than one Conference session must register as a Conference Delegate by completing a Conference Delegate Registration Form.
Each booked green, pink or purple stand will include ONE complimentary exhibitor registration. Each booked yellow (full) stand will include TWO complimentary exhibitor registrations. Each exhibitor registration includes the x2 Technology Exhibition Social Functions, Morning and Afternoon Teas and Lunches.
If you wish to have additional exhibitors on your stand, over and above the complimentary entitlements stated above, additional exhibitor registrations can be purchased at a cost of $580.00 +GST each until 23 June 2026 and $645.00 +GST each thereafter.
The person from your company who booked your Technology Exhibition Stand/s will be sent an email with a link to online Technology Exhibitor Registrations from the Conference Organisers (Conferences & Events) in late February 2026. This link allows you to register your allocated Complimentary stand registration/s and any additional Technology Exhibitor registrations.
Exhibition Manual
The Exhibition Manual will be emailed to the person who booked the Technology Exhibition Stand by Conferences & Events. The Exhibition Manual will include pack-in and storage details, equipment hire and delivery details. This will be available in late February 2026.
Exhibitor Lead Management
Lead Management is included in your booking. It is a useful tool for exhibitors to manage leads they get at the conference and provides easy access for those back in the office to see what leads are coming through. A QR Code or Barcode is printed on the delegates nametag. When a delegate is visiting a booth, you would ask the delegate if you can capture their details by using the attendee app on your smartphone/device to scan their nametag. This then brings up the delegate's details, you can then pass your device to the delegate to answer some specific questions set up in advance. Once the questions are answered, an email can be sent to the delegate thanking them for visiting the stand and can include attachments with any company information/show deals. Colleagues back in the office can log in to the system and see the live data from people that have been visiting the stand and getting scanned.
EXHIBITION BOOKINGS TERMS & CONDITIONS
Stand Allocation
We will do our best to accommodate your requirements, but there is always competition for sites, as some are perceived to be better than others. You can help us to allocate your preferred site(s) by giving three options, which should be positioned in different areas of the exhibition site. Also to assist us in maximising your marketing opportunities, please advise us of competitor companies on your booking application. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to avoid placement close to competitors but we will try to take this into consideration when allocating stands.
Stand sites will be provisionally allocated on a "first booking with payment received" basis but the final allocations will take into account additional criteria including sponsorship of the 2026 Conference and Corporate Members. Note the organiser reserves the right to vary the stand allocation.
The Technology Exhibition Floor Plan with allocated stands will be viewable on the EEA website by 15 March 2026.
Payment
A 25% deposit payment must be paid within 7 days of the booking application to secure a technology exhibition stand. The deposit can be paid using the online credit card payment facility or by direct credit using the details on the invoice.
An invoice for a further 25% payment will be sent out on 10 April and due within 7 days (17 April). The balance invoice will be sent out on 3 July and due within 7 days (10 July).
All exhibition and exhibitor registration fees paid by direct credit must be paid to the conference bank account on the invoice. Please note, this is a different account to the normal EEA account that you may have in your accounts system.
All fees must be paid by 10 July 2026. Exhibitors who have not made payment in full by this time will not be permitted to set up their stand.
Cancellations
Non-payment does not constitute a cancellation. Deposits must be paid unless cancelled within 7 days of receiving stand allocation notice.
Cancellations must be made in writing via email to eea2026@confer.co.nz. Full refunds will be given for cancellations received within 7 days of your stand allocation being advised. Cancellations received later than 7 days after your stand allocation has been advised and up to Friday 10 April 2026 will incur a loss of 50% deposit. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after Friday 10 April 2026.
Insurance & Liability
Exhibitors and their agents are responsible for all of their exhibits and contents and are required to carry their own insurance for the loss, theft, damage or otherwise of their belongings and public liability over the period of the Conference. This insurance should remain in force until their exhibits are removed from the venue. Neither the EEA, Conferences & Events nor NZICC is liable for any damage or loss of any exhibitor's material brought into the venue, prior, during or after the event. Exhibitors and their agents must assume all responsibility for any damage caused by themselves or their equipment to the venue, other exhibitors or attendees at the event however so caused.
CALL FOR PAPERS
For those of you interested in offering papers to the 2026 Conference, this will be launched February 2026. The closing date for paper abstract submissions is Thursday 16 April.
SPONSORSHIP
If you are interested in being sent details of the Conference Sponsorship packages please contact Tracy Hobbs at the EEA Office by email: tracy@eea.co.nz or phone +64 4 473 8655.