Techweek 2026: The Prevention Imperative – New Zealand Universal Wellbeing Conference | Free Session

This Techweek 26 session introduces the 2nd Prevention Imperative New Zealand Universal Wellbeing Conference, an event focused on advancing prevention focused wellbeing initiatives across New Zealand.

The conference explores how prevention science, implementation science, economics, and Universal Wellbeing Model and resources can support long term solutions to some of the country’s most significant wellbeing challenges.

These challenges include:

• High child and adult suicide rates
• Family and sexual violence
• Crime and addictions
• Chronic illness and obesity
• Low workplace wellbeing and productivity
• Low educational engagement and achievement
• Low Home ownership and social cohesion challenges

The conference brings together leaders, researchers, practitioners, community, and policy makers from diverse sectors to explore practical strategies for improving national wellbeing outcomes.

Participants attending this Techweek 26 session will learn about the conference themes, programme structure, and opportunities to participate.

The conference is currently inviting presentations from researchers, practitioners and organisations working to develop and implement prevention focused Universal Wellbeing initiatives.

Special Techweek Highlight
Participants attending this session will also receive access to a special Techweek registration rate for the conference, providing an opportunity to attend the event at a reduced price.