New Zealand Agriculture & Climate Change Conference 2026

About the Conference

The 2026 New Zealand Agriculture & Climate Change Conference is on 29-30 April 2026 and will be held at Tākina Events in Wellington, New Zealand.

It will bring together domestic and international voices to explore how New Zealand can unlock the low-emissions advantage, turning innovation, collaboration and practical action into long-term resilience and competitiveness for our primary sector.

Held at a time of rapid global change, the conference takes a clear and practical approach, focusing on how global shifts are reshaping agriculture, what this means for New Zealand farmers and industry, and how low-emissions agriculture can be leveraged to strengthen profitability, market access and future growth.

Speaker announcements and the full agenda will be released progressively.

Including exciting sponsorship opportunities coming soon.

What to Expect - By Day

Indicative start and finish times are 8:30am - 5:00pm each day, with a slightly earlier finish on the final day.

🌾 Day One: Global Context & Strategic Direction

Day One focuses on the big picture and the signals shaping the future of agriculture.

This day is particularly valuable for farmers, rural professionals, industry leaders, policymakers and researchers who want clarity on where opportunity and competitive pressure are coming from globally, and what that means for New Zealand.

Across Day One, delegates can expect:

• Global perspectives on climate, trade and food system change
• Insight into how key international markets and high-value consumers are responding to low-emissions production
• International case studies showing how other countries are positioning low-emissions agriculture as a competitive advantage
• Discussion of investment, finance, carbon markets and insurance as practical levers shaping uptake
• Offshore farmer and industry perspectives that challenge and inform New Zealand’s pathway.

👉 If you’re deciding which day to attend: Day One is about understanding the landscape: the global forces shaping the future of agriculture and how New Zealand is positioned within them.

🌾 Day Two: From Science to On-Farm Practice

Day Two is focused on implementation, how progress happens in practice.

This day is particularly valuable for farmers, advisors, researchers, innovators, ag-tech companies and anyone focused on tools, systems and real-world application.

Across Day Two, delegates can expect:

• Practical insight into how agricultural emissions is measured and modelled, and how these tools can be used to support better decisions, credibility and market positioning
• Updates on methane and nitrous oxide mitigation, including what is emerging, what is progressing, and what is moving closer to on-farm use
• Discussion of soil health, productivity and resilience alongside emissions reduction
• Exploration of the social realities of change, including trust, communication and adoption
• Cross-sector perspectives on technology, innovation and collaboration    A synthesis of what realistic, opportunity-led progress could look like for New Zealand agriculture.

👉 If your priority is tools, science and application: Day Two is about turning insight into action.

Why Attend Both Days?

Because unlocking New Zealand’s low-emissions advantage requires both perspective and practice.

💡 Day One sets the global and market context, highlighting where opportunity and competitive advantage are emerging.
💡 Day Two focuses on the tools, science and systems that can turn that context into practical, on-the-ground opportunity.

Many delegates find the greatest value comes from attending both days, allowing them to connect global insight with practical pathways and make more confident, opportunity-led decisions for their business, sector or farm system.

Additional Conference Features

• All plenary sessions will be live-streamed, with recordings available to online and in-person delegates
• Networking and Q&A opportunities built into the programme
• Optional conference dinner celebrating innovation in low-emissions agriculture.

Who Should Attend

• Farmers and rural professionals
• Agricultural and climate-smart researchers
• Agri-tech companies and innovators
• Industry groups and private sector organisations
• Government and policy representatives
• NGOs, students and early-career professionals.

Registration

• Day registration + dinner ticket will be available soon! 
• Dinner is included with the two-day in-person + dinner ticket. 
• Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea is included for in-person delegates.
• Access to the Conference App.

Please note that accommodation is not included in the registration fee; however, discounted accommodation rates for NZAGCCC 2026 are listed below. Please also be aware that visa support letters are not available for international delegates.

Early bird registration closes on Sunday, 15 February at 11:59pm, secure your seat and register HERE so you don't miss out.

If you have any questions, please email conference enquiries at enquiry@ag-emissions.nz

Accommodation 

Delegates can choose from a selection of nearby hotels, all within easy walking distance of Tākina Events, offering convenience, comfort, and exclusive rates for attendees. If you require accommodation simply: 

1. Click on the link for your preferred hotel to book your stay.

2. For Oaks Wellington and QT Wellington, please enter the provided discount code during booking to receive the special rate.

3. Complete your booking directly with the hotel.

🏨 Microtel by Wyndham Wellington | 25 Vivian Street

Walking distance: 11mins (800m)
Book accommodation at Microtel today

🏨 Oaks Wellington | 89 Courtenay Place

Walking distance: 6mins (400m)
Website: Hotels in Wellington New Zealand | Oaks Wellington Hotel Official Site
Discount Code: EVENT15

🏨Ramada by Wyndham Wellington | 123 Taranaki Street

Walking distance: 11mins (700m)
Book accommodation at Ramada today

🏨TRYP by Wyndham Wellington | 15 Tory Street

Walking distance: 4mins (280m) 
Book accommodation at TRYP today

🏨 QT Wellington, Museum Apartment | 90 Cable Street

Walking distance: 2mins (170m)
Website: QT Hotels & Resorts | Luxury Boutique Hotel Accommodation
Discount Code: NZACC26