2017 Events:
South Events is happy to support the following 2017 events along with a range of other events and projects:
- Sustainable Seas National Science Challenge Conference (May, Wellington)
- New Zealand Antarctic Research Conference (June, Dunedin)
- New Zealand Marine Sciences Society Annual Conference (July, Christchurch)
- Biolive-ChemEd Conference (July, Waikato)
- Blue2Green New Zealand's 1st International Marine Biotechnology Convention (August, Tauranga)
- Deep South Challenge Symposium (September, Wellington)
- Meetings: United Nations IPBES Workshop, BBSRC Algae Biotechnology
Past events:
'Lipids, nutraceuticals and healthy diets throughout the life cycle' Conference, Nelson, 8-10 November 2016
A focused up-to-date and stimulating look at scientific credible data on lipids, nutraceuticals and healthy diets throughout the lifecycle. Papers presented by a range of global experts from diverse backgrounds and organisations with sound evidence concerning food ingredients and nutraceuticals -- their composition and health benefits.
Science Educators Conference, Hutt City, 10-13 July 2016
Wellington's beautiful Hutt Valley, the heartland of New Zealand Science, offered "Earth-shattering Science!" to ~300 educators from all over New Zealand. In addition to eye-opening keynote speakers including Dr. Michael Person (MIT) and Alom Shaha (Writer & Filmmaker, UK), a wide range of workshops, seminars and field trips ensured exciting learning/sharing experiences for all types of science educators. The conference location also allowed participants the opportunity to go on "local science visits" to nearby science organisations as an option within the core conference programme. SCICON is a biennial conference for New Zealand Science Educators and is an associated event with the New Zealand Association of Educators (NZASE).
INSPIRE Festival, Nelson, 13-16 April 2016
South Events teamed up with the Ministry of Inspiration, a Nelson based charitable organisation, to deliver their 5th annual Inspirational Ideas Sharing Festival. A bigger than ever before festival adding on evening events and a community day. Open to students ages 8-18 (and community for selected events) INSPIRE encourages students to think dynamically and creatively about their future. The multi-day timetable includes challenging workshops, thought-provoking discussions and hands on experiments. Presenters include Professors, Researchers, Scientists, Innovators, Artists, and Business leaders who share their energy, knowledge and opportunities for their subject. INSPIRE's programme is set around ‘STEAMS’ (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths & Society) and is viewed as a magnificent opportunity to inspire future innovators.
New Zealand Ecological Society 2015 Conference, Christchurch 16-19 November 2015
Highlights of the conference included the opening symposium which started by focusing on a few of the many examples of non-government conservation initiatives from around NZ, ranging from small community conservation groups through to large philanthropic conservation projects. Different perspectives (academic, DOC, international) exploring how well these initiatives are working were presented. This discussion continued in the evening with a public talk by Devon McLean (NEXT Foundation) and a panel discussion hosted by Alison Ballance (Radio NZ) on the role of philanthropy, partnerships and non-government initiatives in conservation including Lou Sanson (DOC DG), Kevin Hackwell (Forest & Bird), Nicola Toki (DOC Threatened Species Ambassador) and Devon McLean. There were a number of highly relevant symposia offered including one exploring the explored the latest science from 1080 research undertaken over the last few years. Over 350 ecologists attended from throughout New Zealand and countries including France, Australia and Brazil to take part in the conference and its unique workshops, field trips and retreat offerings.
A focused up-to-date and stimulating look at scientific credible data on lipids, nutraceuticals and healthy diets throughout the lifecycle. Papers presented by a range of global experts from diverse backgrounds and organisations with sound evidence concerning food ingredients and nutraceuticals -- their composition and health benefits.
Science Educators Conference, Hutt City, 10-13 July 2016
Wellington's beautiful Hutt Valley, the heartland of New Zealand Science, offered "Earth-shattering Science!" to ~300 educators from all over New Zealand. In addition to eye-opening keynote speakers including Dr. Michael Person (MIT) and Alom Shaha (Writer & Filmmaker, UK), a wide range of workshops, seminars and field trips ensured exciting learning/sharing experiences for all types of science educators. The conference location also allowed participants the opportunity to go on "local science visits" to nearby science organisations as an option within the core conference programme. SCICON is a biennial conference for New Zealand Science Educators and is an associated event with the New Zealand Association of Educators (NZASE).
INSPIRE Festival, Nelson, 13-16 April 2016
South Events teamed up with the Ministry of Inspiration, a Nelson based charitable organisation, to deliver their 5th annual Inspirational Ideas Sharing Festival. A bigger than ever before festival adding on evening events and a community day. Open to students ages 8-18 (and community for selected events) INSPIRE encourages students to think dynamically and creatively about their future. The multi-day timetable includes challenging workshops, thought-provoking discussions and hands on experiments. Presenters include Professors, Researchers, Scientists, Innovators, Artists, and Business leaders who share their energy, knowledge and opportunities for their subject. INSPIRE's programme is set around ‘STEAMS’ (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths & Society) and is viewed as a magnificent opportunity to inspire future innovators.
New Zealand Ecological Society 2015 Conference, Christchurch 16-19 November 2015
Highlights of the conference included the opening symposium which started by focusing on a few of the many examples of non-government conservation initiatives from around NZ, ranging from small community conservation groups through to large philanthropic conservation projects. Different perspectives (academic, DOC, international) exploring how well these initiatives are working were presented. This discussion continued in the evening with a public talk by Devon McLean (NEXT Foundation) and a panel discussion hosted by Alison Ballance (Radio NZ) on the role of philanthropy, partnerships and non-government initiatives in conservation including Lou Sanson (DOC DG), Kevin Hackwell (Forest & Bird), Nicola Toki (DOC Threatened Species Ambassador) and Devon McLean. There were a number of highly relevant symposia offered including one exploring the explored the latest science from 1080 research undertaken over the last few years. Over 350 ecologists attended from throughout New Zealand and countries including France, Australia and Brazil to take part in the conference and its unique workshops, field trips and retreat offerings.
2015 New Zealand Antarctic Science Conference, Christchurch 29 June - 2 July 2015
As we face the prospect of changing global oceans and climate, much work still needs to be undertaken to understand the impacts of those changes on Antarctica’s physical and biological systems and in turn the global reach of changes to Antarctica’s cryosphere and biosphere.
This four-day 2015 Antarctic Science Conference was co-sponsored by NZARI and Antarctica New Zealand and hosted by the University of Canterbury on 29 June – 2 July 2015. The conference welcomed 120 delegates who participated in invited talks, panel discussions, poster sessions and workshops. #antsci2015
As we face the prospect of changing global oceans and climate, much work still needs to be undertaken to understand the impacts of those changes on Antarctica’s physical and biological systems and in turn the global reach of changes to Antarctica’s cryosphere and biosphere.
This four-day 2015 Antarctic Science Conference was co-sponsored by NZARI and Antarctica New Zealand and hosted by the University of Canterbury on 29 June – 2 July 2015. The conference welcomed 120 delegates who participated in invited talks, panel discussions, poster sessions and workshops. #antsci2015
27th New Zealand Conference on Microscopy, Dunedin 2-6 February 2015
Microscopy New Zealand teamed up with hosts Otago Centre for Electron Microscopy and Otago Centre for Confocal Microscopy (University of Otago) to bring together national and international experts in microscopy. There were over 160 participants involved in the 2015 event which included three conference days and two days of workshops. The event highlighted the importance of microscopy as an essential research tool for a range of fields and focused on including researchers who don't usually identify themselves as 'microscopists'. A trade exhibition featured prominently as a major part of this event showcasing organisations from throughout Australasia. Delegates agree that this conference continues to have that special quality that makes it not only valuable to attend but so enjoyable too. ODT reports: Microscopy advances a 'revolution
Microscopy New Zealand teamed up with hosts Otago Centre for Electron Microscopy and Otago Centre for Confocal Microscopy (University of Otago) to bring together national and international experts in microscopy. There were over 160 participants involved in the 2015 event which included three conference days and two days of workshops. The event highlighted the importance of microscopy as an essential research tool for a range of fields and focused on including researchers who don't usually identify themselves as 'microscopists'. A trade exhibition featured prominently as a major part of this event showcasing organisations from throughout Australasia. Delegates agree that this conference continues to have that special quality that makes it not only valuable to attend but so enjoyable too. ODT reports: Microscopy advances a 'revolution
BIOLIVE, Christchurch, July 2013
Biolive is the biennial conference for primary, secondary and tertiary biology educators run by the Biology Educator’s Association of New Zealand (BEANZ). Approximately 140 delegates attended the event which was held over four days at the University of Canterbury Dovedale campus.
Biolive is the biennial conference for primary, secondary and tertiary biology educators run by the Biology Educator’s Association of New Zealand (BEANZ). Approximately 140 delegates attended the event which was held over four days at the University of Canterbury Dovedale campus.
New Zealand Marine Sciences Society Conferences
NZMSS hosts an annual conference that occurs in a different location each year. Kerry's involvement with the society started back when she was a society member and working in a marine ecology research group. The 2008 conference was her first opportunity managing a conference and it has been a pleasure to continue to work closely with the society since then (2008-11, 2014-17).
2011 International Congress for Conservation Biology
Hosted by the Society for Conservation Biology, this international event was held in Auckland in December 2011 with approximately 1300 delegates in attendance. South Events was the local coordinator of this event working on behalf of the organising committee and in conjunction with the Society's United States based event manager. This international conference was also accompianed by the 1st International Marine Think Tank hosted by the SCB's Marine Section which South Events also managed.
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