Each year, the Council for International Development holds a conference, where our members, Pacific and global partners, business, government, academic institutions and members of the public come together. The event is supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and a number of other partner sponsors.

After having the conference predominantly online for the past few years, we are excited to hold it in person this year. In-line with our theme, we want to a create a productive networking space with opportunities to forge new connections and partnerships. We hope you will join us!

The theme for this year’s conference is 'Deeper Partnerships to Navigate Uncertain Futures'. As we witness climate impacts on our doorstep, conflicts escalating, geopolitics shifting, and inequality and injustice pervading across the world, deeper and more strategic partnerships are needed. We must prioritise greater collaborations across sectors and between nations.

This year’s event brings together a dynamic network of over 20+ speakers and presenters from across Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific and United States, discussing the latest developments in international development, foreign affairs and humanitarian aid.

The event is supported by partner sponsors OSACO Group, Tetra Tech, StoneX, Tonkin & Taylor, Direct Impact Group, Moments Productions, EU Delegation to New Zealand, Dawson Hills and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT).