NZAIA Conferences 

Focusing on the application of impact assessment in relation to topical issues, our annual conferences attract speakers and delegates from a range of sectors and provide an excellent opportunity to connect and explore impact assessment opportunities and challenges. ​​
    Our conferences are attended by: 
  • Local and central government
  • Research and academic institutes
  • Industry and the private sector
  • Consulting and independent practitioners
  • Iwi
  • NGOs and members of the community
Conference Participants sitting in a circle
Participants in the Indaba/Open Space session, 2019

Testimonials from Past Conferences

​It was very motivating listening to the speakers and networking with attendees. Very valuable. Helped in my understanding of impact assessment and the many areas of reach. (2018)
Very experienced and engaging speakers. The practical lessons learned from practice and case study examples were really cool and thought-provoking.  (2018)
Very good programme - I like the selected speaker format and group discussion approach after each set of speakers. (2016)
Good mix of presentations - quality rather than quantity. Really enjoyed the discussions at the end of each session. Diverse range of topics covered. Excellent key note speaker. Interesting group of academics and professionals - good blend of perspectives. (2016)
I found the conference to be very valuable for me as a postgraduate student who is looking to explore further career paths in environmental management. The issues, discussions were all very interesting and relevant, and helped to broaden my perspective on IA. (2015)
Being a Planning PhD student, this conference was very useful for me to have a multi-dimensional perspective on the practice of impact assessment in general and in NZ in particular. It was also very useful for me to meet professionals and academics and develop links. (2015)