Programme
We are excited to bring you an inspiring lineup of keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. Explore the program below to plan your experience and make the most of your time at the NZ Plumbing Conference. We can’t wait to see you there!
Tuesday - 29 April
Pack in day
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Exhibitor pack-in
Plaza Auditorium Foyer
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Trade Stands and Registration Open
Plaza Auditorium Foyer
Wednesday - 30 April
Conference Day 1
7:00 am – 8:00 am
Breakfast
Plaza Auditorium Foyer
8:00 am – 9:30 am
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Plaza Auditorium
9:30 am – 10:00 am
Morning Tea
Plaza Auditorium Foyer
10:00 am – 11:00 am
The New Qualification Panel Discussion
Plaza Auditorium
11:00 am – 11:30 am
Master Plumbers update
Plaza Auditorium
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Lunch
Plaza Auditorium Foyer
12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Site visit to Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre Beenleigh Training facility
PICAC Beenleigh – Transport provided
12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Leisure time if not attending the site visit
Brisbane
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Mico & Iplex Welcome Night
Lina Rooftop Restaurant – 8 min walk
Thursday - 1 May
Conference Day 2
7:00 am – 08:00 am
Breakfast – sponsored by Firstgas
Plaza Auditorium Foyer
8:00 am – 8:15 am
Conference Opening
Plaza Auditorium
8:15 am – 9:30 am
Plaza Auditorium
9:30 am – 10:00 am
Update from Chief Executive of Master Plumbers – Greg Wallace
Plaza Auditorium
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Morning Tea – sponsored by Rockgas
Plaza Auditorium Foyer
10:30 am – 11:15 am
Panel discussion – Growing the future workforce – Sponsored by Masterlink
Plaza Auditorium
11:15 am – 11:30 am
Rinnai Product Showcase
Plaza Auditorium
11:30 am – 11:40 pm
Presentation from Minister Penk and Minister Simmonds
Plaza Auditorium
11:40 am – 12:15 pm
Guest Speaker – Kirsty Wallace
Plaza Auditorium
12:15 pm – 12:35 pm
Watersmart and White International Product Showcase
Plaza Auditorium
12:35 pm – 1:45 pm
Lunch – sponsored by Firstgas
Plaza Auditorium Foyer
2:00 pm
At leisure
Brisbane
5:00 pm
Ferries leave from 5pm to Marley Fun Night
Southbank Ferry Terminal
6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Marley Olympiad Fun Night – A Night of Champions
Felons Brewing Co., Howard Smith Wharves
9:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Ferries back to Southbank Ferry Terminal
Howard Smith Wharves
Friday - 2 May
Conference Day 3
7:00 am – 8:00 am
Breakfast
Plaza Auditorium Foyer
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Plaza Auditorium
9:00 am – 9:15 am
Marley Product Showcase
Plaza Auditorium
9:15 am – 10:00 am
Panel Discussion – Thriving in 2025
Plaza Auditorium
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Morning Tea
Plaza Auditorium Foyer
10:30 am – 11:15 am
Panel Discussion – Women and Diversity in Plumbing – Sponsored by Rheem
Plaza Auditorium
11:15 am – 11:45 am
Guest Speaker – Doug Cassey
Plaza Auditorium
11:45 am – 12:30 pm
Plaza Auditorium
12:30 pm – 12:45 pm
GWA Product Showcase
Plaza Auditorium
12:45 pm – 1:00 pm
Conference Close
Plaza Auditorium
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
Lunch
Plaza Auditorium Foyer
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Exhibitor Pack-out
Plaza Auditorium Foyer – Exhibitors
1:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Afternoon at leisure
Offsite – Delegates
6:00 pm – 11:30 pm
New Zealand Plumbing Awards Dinner – Sponsored by Plumbing World
Plaza Terrace Room