Stronger Together: Uniting for the Greatest Impact (Two-Day Conference)

Two days of bold ideas, fresh perspectives and meaningful connection, bringing Aotearoa New Zealand’s international development and humanitarian community together.

Hear from an exciting line-up of speakers including Sam Worthington, a leading international development voice from the US, AI futurist Ben Reid, and AI educator Michael Stewart, alongside experts and practitioners from across the sector.

At a time of shifting global priorities, tightening ODA budgets and increasing complexity, CID Conference 2026 is a chance to come together, share what is working, challenge our thinking and explore how we can achieve greater impact through collaboration.

Across two days, connect with NGOs and INGOs, MFAT and its partners, sector leaders, students and experienced practitioners through keynote addresses, interactive workshops, panel discussions and networking.

Come ready for new ideas, valuable conversations and connections that continue well beyond the conference.

Stronger Together is more than a theme. It is an opportunity to strengthen our sector and the impact we can create together.

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