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Museums Aotearoa Leaders’ Summit 2025

Ōtautahi Christchurch | 13–14 October

Early bird pricing closes 14 August

Join directors, senior leaders and changemakers from across Aotearoa for two days of strategic thinking, connection and inspiration.

Hosted by the Air Force Museum of NZ and supported by Canterbury Museum and Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, this year’s Summit is designed to help you raise your gaze — beyond day-to-day demands — and focus on the big-picture issues shaping our future.

Expect inspiring speakers, panel discussions, and the chance to explore behind-the-scenes at the Air Force Museum — including a possible visit to their newly acquired Hercules — this is your chance to step out of the everyday and into collective thinking about the future of our sector.

Don’t miss the Monday evening dinner — the unofficial highlight of the summit.

Pricing

• Member Early Bird: $250 (until 14 August)
• Member Standard: $320
• Non-member: $600
• Optional dinner: approx. $80

Secure your place now — spaces are limited!

Register here

Agenda

Day 1 - Monday 13 October 10am

• 10:00am: Opening and welcome
• Keynote speaker presentation
• Evening: Networking drinks and optional dinner

Note: Later start time to accommodate travelling attendees

Day 2 - Tuesday 14 October

• 8:30am: Networking and coffee
• Inspiring speaker presentations
• Panel discussion
• Possible visit to Air Force Museum's newly acquired Hercules
• 3:00pm: Summit close (early finish for travel)

Accommodation Offer

Wigram Hotel are offering Air Force Museum guests and attendees a 15% discount off advertised room rates.

Login here to access discount code here or visit Mīharo events to view code. If you are a non-member, just email MA to get the code!

Don't forget that NSTP have travel grants you may be eligible to apply for.

Check details here

MA Summit Cancellation Policy here