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SCNZ Conference & Gala Awards Dinner 2026

Takina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
Wellington, New Zealand
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Fri, 6 Nov, 6:30pm - 11:30pm NZDT

Description

Join us in Wellington for the 2026 SCNZ Steel Agenda Conference and Gala Awards Dinner, bringing together New Zealand’s structural steel industry for two days of connection, insight and celebration. Hear from industry leaders, reconnect with colleagues and peers, and finish with our highly anticipated Gala Awards Dinner as we celebrate the people and projects shaping our industry.

GOLF TOURNAMENT

Thursday 5 November

2026 SCNZ Golf Tournament

STEEL STRUCTURES TECHNICAL FORUM

Thursday 5 November

2026 SCNZ Steel Structures Technical Forum

WELCOME DRINKS

Thursday 5 November

Shed 22, Wellington Central

6:30pm

Join us for complimentary drinks, nibbles, and great conversation in a relaxed setting. Partners welcome!

STEEL AGENDA AGM & CONFERENCE 

Friday 6 November

Takina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre

8am - 12:30pm

INDUSTRY AWARDS GALA DINNER

Friday 6 November

Takina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre

6:30pm - 11:30pm

The formal celebration begins with pre-dinner drinks and canapés, followed by a three-course dinner with premium beverages.

Dress Code: Black Tie

Registrations Close: Tuesday 27 October 2026

Exclusive to SCNZ members only

Not sure if you're a member? Check out our Member Directory.

Agenda

  • 8:00 am

    Breakfast

  • 8:30 am

    Welcome: SCNZ General Manager, Darren O'Riley

  • 8:40 am

    Annual General Meeting

    Chaired by SCNZ Chairman, Mark Fletcher

  • 9:30 am

    Morning Tea

  • 10:00 am

    Members' Conference

    Chaired by SCNZ General Manager, Darren O'Riley Speakers to be announced

  • 12:30 pm

    Lunch

Accommodation

We have secured special accommodation rates for delegates attending the SCNZ 2026 Wellington events. Book directly with the hotels using the details below.

QT Wellington

4-star hotel | Approximately 2 minutes’ walk from Tākina

Special accommodation rates are available for SCNZ delegates at QT Wellington for stays between 2–10 November 2026.

How to book

  1. Visit the QT Hotels & Resorts website.

  2. Select QT Wellington.

  3. Enter your preferred dates and number of guests, then click ‘GO’.

  4. Click ‘I have a code’.

  5. Enter SCNZ26 in the Corporate ID field.

  6. Click ‘UPDATE’ to view the special SCNZ rates.

Corporate ID: SCNZ26

View QT Wellington and book →


Museum Apartment Hotel

4-star accommodation | Approximately 2 minutes’ walk from Tākina

Special accommodation rates are available for SCNZ delegates at Museum Apartment Hotel for stays between 2–10 November 2026.

How to book

  1. Visit the Independent Collection website.

  2. Select Museum Apartment Hotel.

  3. Enter your preferred dates and number of guests, then click ‘Check Rooms’.

  4. Click ‘I have a code’.

  5. Enter SCNZ26 in the Corporate ID field.

  6. Click ‘UPDATE’ to view the special SCNZ rates.

Corporate ID: SCNZ26

View Museum Apartment Hotel and book →


Oaks Wellington Hotel

4-star hotel | Approximately 5 minutes’ walk from Tākina

SCNZ delegates receive 15% off the rate of the day at Oaks Wellington Hotel for stays between 3–8 November 2026.

How to book

  1. Visit the Oaks Wellington Hotel website and select ‘Rooms’.

  2. Enter your preferred dates and number of guests.

  3. Click ‘HAVE A CODE?’

  4. Select ‘Promotion Code’.

  5. Enter EVENT15.

  6. Click ‘BOOK NOW’ and follow the booking prompts.

Promotion code: EVENT15

View Oaks Wellington Hotel and book →


ibis Wellington

3-star hotel | Approximately 12 minutes’ walk from Tākina

SCNZ delegates receive 15% off the Best Available Rate (BAR) at ibis Wellington. A dedicated booking page has been created for SCNZ 2026 delegates.

How to book

  1. Visit the dedicated SCNZ accommodation booking page.

  2. Select your preferred dates and room.

  3. Follow the booking prompts to access the special SCNZ delegate rate.

Delegate discount: 15% off the Best Available Rate

View ibis Wellington and book →


Please note: Accommodation is booked directly with each hotel and is subject to availability. We recommend booking early to secure your preferred room and rate.

Lineup

  • Darren O'Riley

    Darren O'Riley

    General Manager, SCNZ

  • Mark Fletcher

    Mark Fletcher

    Chairman, SCNZ

  • Alan McDonald

    Alan McDonald

    Head of Advocacy & Stragy, EMA

  • Dr. Charles Clifton

    Dr. Charles Clifton

    Professor of Civil Engineering, University of Auckland

  • Hayden Paddon

    Hayden Paddon

    New Zealand’s most successful rally driver, Hayden Paddon, is a world champion motorsport athlete whose career has been defined by resilience, innovation and an unrelenting drive to beat the odds. From humble beginnings in rural South Canterbury, Hayden carved out a remarkable 20-year journey to the pinnacle of global rallying — the FIA World Rally Championship — competing head-to-head with the best drivers on the planet.

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Takina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
Wellington, New Zealand