Networking Opportunities
Transportation Conference 2026 is the perfect opportunity to network with old colleagues, meet fellow participants and speakers or make new contacts.
Informal Networking Function
Location: St Johns
Sunday 8 March 2026
5:30pm to 7:30pm
Join your fellow delegates the night before the conference for a self-funded networking event.
Grazing platter provided and sponsored by Transportation Group Central Branch & the conference.
Welcome Function
Location: Takina Convention and Exhibition Centre
Monday 9 March 2026
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us in the exhibition area for a relaxed networking opportunity where you can connect with fellow delegates, meet exhibitors and sponsors, and enjoy light refreshments.
tonkin + taylor Conference Dinner
Location: Dominion Museum Building
Tuesday 10 March 2026
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Enjoy a memorable evening sponsored by Tonkin + Taylor at the Dominion Museum Building and showcase your 'Make It Transport' wearable arts masterpiece.
Featuring the 2026 Matrix Innovation Awards, Trafinz Achievement Awards along with a Life Member announcement, this special evening brings the transport industry together to celebrate excellence, share a delicious meal and enjoy meaningful connections.
Some creative costumes from previous dinners
Urbanerds gathering
Location: Amuse Snack Bar, 178 Willis Street
10-15 min walk or wheel from Tākina;
15-20 min to the Dominion Museum
Tuesday 10 March 2026
5:00pm: Doors open
5:30pm: special guest speakers
7:30pm: event concludes and moves to Little Penang
Delegates are invited to a special Transportation Edition of the famous Urbanerds gathering!
Come along for:
Short kōrero from special guests - Prof. Susan Krumdieck, Transition Engineering and Waihanga-NZ Infrastructure Commission.
Wellington’s best antipasti, courtesy of ViaStrada
Drinks and mingling with fellow nerds of all kinds, who care about better towns and cities!
Conference dinner costumes are welcome.
RSVP please
At 7:30pm, in accordance with Urbanerds tradition, we will relocate for casual Malaysian dinner at Little Penang, 179 Victoria St.
Sign up for the monthly reminder email at www.Urbanerds.org
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