Korea New Zealand Smart Cooperation Forum 2026

Join us for the 4th Korea–New Zealand Smart Cooperation Forum on Thursday, 22 October in Auckland co hosted by the Korea New Zealand Business Council (KNZBC) and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in New Zealand and partnered with New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE), and Asia New Zealand Foundation.

Since 2023, this annual forum has tracked the evolving Korea-NZ relationship — from energy transition and smart cities, to clean energy and aerospace, to the 10th anniversary of the Korea-NZ Free Trade Agreement. In 2026, the forum turns to AI, infrastructure, and energy as the next frontier of bilateral cooperation.

What to expect:

• Welcome addresses from KNZBC Chair Gareth Coleman and H.E. Ambassador Byung-ha Chung

• A Comprehensive Strategic Partnership outlook session with senior NZ government representatives

• Keynote on Korea-NZ trade opportunities beyond export sectors

• An innovation panel spanning Digital, AI, and Energy

• A dedicated Korean Women in Leadership panel

• Closing remarks from Hon. Simon Bridges (CEO, Auckland Business Chamber)

Who should attend:

Business leaders, exporters, government officials, trade professionals, and anyone interested in Korea-NZ economic cooperation.

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, 22 October 2026

• Time: 8:30am - 1:30pm

• Venue: Ballroom, Grand Millennium Auckland

• Hosted by: Korea New Zealand Business Council, Embassy of the Republic of Korea in NZ, NZ MFAT, NZTE

• Supported by: Auckland Business Chamber, ExportNZ, Asia New Zealand Foundation, University of Auckland

This half-day event is an unmissable platform for networking, insights, and building the next chapter of bilateral collaboration between Korea and New Zealand.

Find more about event: https://knzbc.co.nz/knzf2026