EU – NZ Business Summit 2025

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European Union – New Zealand Business SummitAuckland, 24th October 2025

Hon Todd McClay, New Zealand Minister of Trade & Investment, and Team Europe – the Ambassadors of the European Union and of the European Union Member States – are delighted to announce this high-level invite-only gathering of 400 top business and political leaders. Get ready to unlock new partnerships and accelerate your market expansion.

24 October 2025 – Full dayViaduct Events Centre, Wynyard Quarter

Dive into a full day of strategic panels, high-impact B2B sessions, and executive conversations on trade, investment, innovation, and the clean transition. This is the first top-level European Union – New Zealand Business Summit – where deals get made and partnerships are forged.

Why this matters for your business:

• Capitalise on the EU–NZ Free Trade Agreement: Already delivering great benefits, use this opportunity to unlock the commercial opportunities and competitive advantages of this landmark agreement.

• Drive innovation partnerships: Discover how European and New Zealand expertise and innovation can create breakthrough collaborations in clean energy, agritech, and emerging technologies.

• Connect with power players: Political leaders, top CEOs, Māori entrepreneurs, European Chambers of Commerce, businesses and investors, and New Zealand's most influential business circles.

Mark your calendars: Registration opens early July. A top-level speaker will open on the morning of 24 October, with a full programme through to early closing drinks on Auckland’s waterfront. In the lead-up, there will be a Reception on 23 October and sector-specific B2B side events for additional targeted opportunities.

The global business landscape is changing fast. The leaders who thrive will be the ones in the room making connections, closing deals, and building the partnerships that matter.