Meet Wellington July 2026

What turns a local event into a major regional economic driver? For the Meet Wellington July gathering at the InterContinental Hotel, we are diving deep into the art of experiential marketing, audience activation, and place-based storytelling. Hear from Sarah Meikle who does not just host events, she builds regional identities.

Session: "Storytelling that Sells: Lessons from a Decade of Food Tourism Marketing" (20-Min Keynote + Live Q&A)

Lineup Spotlight: A powerhouse of destination marketing, Sarah’s career spans driving high-impact domestic and international campaigns for Positively Wellington Tourism to spending a decade scaling Visa Wellington On a Plate into New Zealand's premier culinary festival.

Meet Wellington is back your go-to informal networking event created by Wellington event professionals for Wellington event professionals. It’s your chance to connect, collaborate, and celebrate with others in our vibrant events community.

What to Expect:

• A relaxed and social atmosphere

• Opportunities to network and build meaningful industry connections

• Inspiring marketing insights from a key event industry leader

A big thank you to Intercontinental Hotel for hosting us, and to Sarah Meikle for sharing their marketing insights.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation. Let’s strengthen our community one event at a time.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

InterContinental Wellington by IHG, 2 Grey Street, Wellington, New Zealand

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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