Te Manawa and Museums Aotearoa present the 2025 Leaders' Summit for the GLAM sector.

This event is aimed at Directors and Executives of museums and galleries.

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Thursday 10 April 10am-4pm + dinner

Day one, join us from 10am for Museums Aotearoa updates including discussions on the Code of Ethics, Mina McKenzie trust, revenue diversification, funding opportunities.

We will hear from sector leaders about large scale museum and gallery projects, and then our Funding expert Jenni Giblin will join us for insights into the current funding climate and of course, funding opportunities and how to leverage them.

Te Manawa is generously hosting a back of house tour, and we wind up an inspiring day with casual drinks and catching up with colleagues.

Add-on: Meet later for dinner and drinks, enjoying informal networking with colleagues in a relaxed setting. ($75)

Stay in the heart of Palmerston North, taking advantage of these Accommodation Deals.

Friday 11 April 8:30-3pm

Day two focuses on legal insights around current and proposed legislation that affects how we work.

Join our expert panel of lawyers, entrepreneurs, and senior local and central government officials, where we will deep dive into how we can make legislation work for us, not against us.

End 3pm

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Places are limited and Museums Aotearoa members will have preferential registration.

Each attendee must complete the registration.

MA Member price

• $300 for 2-day attendance (including catering)
• $75 dinner attendance (optional add-on)

Non-Member price

• $550 for 2-day attendance (including catering)
• $75 dinner attendance (optional add-on)

Payment is due BEFORE 3 April.

Accommodation Options

Distinction Palmerston North Hotel and Conference Centre

175 Cuba Street

Email: reservations@distinctionpalmerstonnorth.co.nz.

Ph: 06 355 5895

Discounted Room Rate – Quote “Museums Aotearoa Summit” when booking

• $225.00 room only
• $245.00 bed and breakfast based on single occupancy
• $265.00 bed and breakfast based on double/twin occupancy

Quality Suites Central Square Hotel

1/17 Fitzherbert Avenue

Email: reservations@qscentralsquare.co.nz

Ph: 06 280 1600 or 0800 778 273

Discounted Room Rate - Quote “Museums Aotearoa Summit” when booking.

$190.00 room only

Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North

110 Fitzherbert Avenue

Ph: 06 356 8059

Email: Copthorne.Palmerston@millenniumhotels.co.nz

*Please note, the hotel is currently going through renovations so there is scaffolding up on half of the property and work being done during the day. The builders are working between 8am-6pm

Discounted Room Rate – Quote “Te Manawa” when booking

$175.00 room only