2026 ATA NZ Conference and Trade Show
The annual conference is the only trade show for NZ Industrial Textiles and Equipment Suppliers to be in one place at one time. It is a great platform to establish new business relationships and share information.
Our 2026 Conference and Trade Show will be held in Rotorua 13-14 August 2026 at the Novotel Rotorua Lakeside.
What to expect:
- Trade Show with Suppliers from across the country
- Keynote Speaker
- Fabricator Workshop for Marine and Motor Trimmers
- Business Workshops
- Networking Opportunities
- Awards for Excellence Celebration Dinner honouring the Best in the Industry
2026 ATA NZ Awards for Excellence
These awards are a chance for members to showcase their technical skills, design excellence and innovation to other members and the industry at large.
All members of ATA-NZ are eligible to enter the Awards for Excellence.
The winners will be announced on 14th August 2026 in Rotorua.
All entries must be submitted by Monday 11th May 2026.
2026 ATA NZ Apprentice of the Year Awards
Entry for the 2026 Apprentice of the Year will open soon. We look forward to announcing the winners at our Awards dinner on 14th August.
All entries must be submitted by Friday 3rd July 2026.
Our 2026 Conference and Trade Show will be held in Rotorua 13-14 August 2026 at the Novotel Rotorua Lakeside.
What to expect:
- Trade Show with Suppliers from across the country
- Keynote Speaker
- Fabricator Workshop for Marine and Motor Trimmers
- Business Workshops
- Networking Opportunities
- Awards for Excellence Celebration Dinner honouring the Best in the Industry
2026 ATA NZ Awards for Excellence
These awards are a chance for members to showcase their technical skills, design excellence and innovation to other members and the industry at large.
All members of ATA-NZ are eligible to enter the Awards for Excellence.
The winners will be announced on 14th August 2026 in Rotorua.
All entries must be submitted by Monday 11th May 2026.
2026 ATA NZ Apprentice of the Year Awards
Entry for the 2026 Apprentice of the Year will open soon. We look forward to announcing the winners at our Awards dinner on 14th August.
All entries must be submitted by Friday 3rd July 2026.
Location
Novotel Lakeside Rotorua
Date & Time
August 13, 2026, 11:00 AM -
August 14, 2026 - 11:00 PM
August 14, 2026 - 11:00 PM
Entries Due Monday 11th May 2026
2026 Conference Speakers
Conference Speakers will be announced Soon
Thursday, 13th August 2026
11:00am-12:00pm
ATA NZ AGM/ State of the Industry/ Way Forward
12:00pm
Buffet Lunch
12:30-1:30pm
Keynote Speaker: Weaving Smarter Businesses: AI, Automation and the Future of how we Work.
1:45-2:30pm
Speednetworking/Icebreaker
2:45-6:00pm
Trade Show/Afternoon Tea
6:30-10:00pm
Networking Dinner/Brand Night
Friday Workshop Topics
8:30-9:30am
Weaving the Future – New Materials, New Markets, New Thinking
The future of our industry is being shaped by those willing to think differently. Join an inspiring panel of innovators, disruptors, and industry leaders as they explore the materials, ideas, and market shifts redefining what is possible in textiles and manufacturing.
From bio-based alternatives and circular textile systems to emerging consumer expectations and workforce trends, this session will challenge how we think about waste, value, design, and opportunity. More than a discussion about sustainability, this is a conversation about where our industry could be heading and how those willing to adapt and innovate will help shape what comes next.
Discover what the future may demand, where new opportunities are emerging, and why the businesses that embrace change now will be best positioned to lead tomorrow.
Featuring:
Shelley Houston – Kiwi Leather Innovations
Bernadette Casey – Usedfully
Shaun Seaman – Mushroom Material
Julie Malone – ApparelHR
9:45am-12:45pm
Trade Show (Morning Tea and Lunch)
Trade Show (Morning Tea and Lunch)
1:00 - 1:45pm
Business Workshop: Selling Solutions Together: From Designer to Installer- How every role in the business contributes to value, trust, and growth
Marine Fabricator Workshop: TBD
2:00-2:45pm
Business Workshop: Pricing for Profit: Building Strong Margins in a Competitive Market
Marine Fabricator Workshop: TBD
Marine Fabricator Workshop: TBD
3:00-3:45pm
Business Workshop: Showroom & Display Best Practices – Making the Most of Physical and Virtual Showrooms
Marine Fabricator Workshop: TBD
Marine Fabricator Workshop: TBD
2026 Sponsors
Thank you to the sponsors who have dedicated themselves year after year to support our industry and our conference.
The 2026 Sponsor and Exhibitor Prospectus will be announced soon. Get in touch if you would like to exhibit.
The 2026 Sponsor and Exhibitor Prospectus will be announced soon. Get in touch if you would like to exhibit.
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Workshop Sponsors
Apprentice of the Year Sponsors
