ECC Conference 2026:

The Power of Choice

Navigating challenges, building bright futures

Social Events

Social Events

The ECC conference is a prime opportunity to connect with other professionals in the sector and build your network. You'll get to meet new people and share ideas within our keynote, workshop and panel discussions.

Our social events programme makes it even easier for you to meet new people through opportunities like our Members’ Lunch, the ever popular Centre Tours and our annual Gala Dinner and Awards Evening.

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ECC Members' Lunch

12:00pm - 2:30pm | Thursday 30 July

Join us for this member-only event with guest speaker David Ferguson. David will begin his role as Chief Executive/Chief Review Officer at ERO in mid July and looks forward to engaging with the ECC membership at this event.

The ECC Members' Lunch is the perfect opportunity to catch up with other members and discuss what's in the front of your mind within the ECE sector, all the while enjoying a great meal. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Gala Dinner & ECC Awards

7:00pm - 11:00pm | Friday 31 July

Our annual Gala Dinner and Awards Evening celebrates excellence in the ECE sector, recognising the hard work and dedication that drives early learning in Aotearoa / New Zealand.

Enjoy a three course meal and live entertainment, and the most exciting part: this year's theme was be chosen by you. Talk about the power of choice!

Thank you to everyone who voted. Your 2026 Gala Dinner & Awards Theme is: Masquerade Ball!

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Centre Tours

5:00pm - 7:00pm | Thursday 30 July

Our popular centre tours take you on a tour across three of Wellington's unique and diverse early learning centres. These tours are sure to sell out so make sure you book in early!

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The ECC conference is the largest gathering of ECE professionals in New Zealand. As the largest of its kind in the country, we bring together passionate leaders, teachers and experts from across the sector for an event which you can't afford to miss.

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