We think outside the ordinary
to deliver world-class conference experiences throughout New Zealand
There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes of a successful conference. We make sure you don’t have to worry about any of it.
We help you bring people together, showcase success and put the spotlight on important conversations.
As experienced conference organisers, we have the knowledge and the networks to organise and execute a memorable event for your organisation or association. From ambitious concepts to the small details that matter on the day, we take care of the thinking, planning and doing - so you don’t have to.
We provide options to connect and conference
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Collaborate face to face in a venue, the preferred method pre-2020, now one of many ways to conference.
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Connect, collaborate and conference from anywhere in the world, with anyone in the world with digital conference. Additionally virtual conferencing is a perfect plan B option to in-person conferencing, to minimise risk.
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Combining in-person and virtual conferences together. Widen your audiences to connect with those both physically and online.
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If you already have your conference organised, but need help with the registration process; we can take care of that for you.
Working with us
As professional conference organisers, we ensure your conference experience is personalised, seamless and completely bespoke to align with your vision.
We’ve got big picture ideas, but know that it’s the details that make all the difference. We’ll take care of the administrative responsibilities of organising your event, giving you back the time to focus on what you do best.
With innovative thinking and professional execution, we create spaces where knowledge is shared and communities are strengthened. Where people feel welcomed and inspired. And where your organisation or association can take centre stage without having to worry about what’s happening behind it.
Our clients trust us to make them look good
We collaborate with associations, not-for-profit organisations, businesses and the public sector to organise conferences throughout New Zealand.
We have been managing conferences, around New Zealand for over 15 years
We have loved every moment! Take a closer look at our recent conferences
FAOBMB Virtual Conference
2021
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808 delegates from 29 countries
7 partner societies
Five iterations in three years
15 plenary lectures
250 speakers in 50 parallel sessions
312 virtual posters
10+ hours of lightning talks
405 coffee vouchers
108 native trees planted
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Composition successfully delivered the 16th Congress of the Federation of Asian and Oceanian Biochemists and Molecular Biologists (FAOBMB). Originally scheduled to be held 22 to 25 November 2021 in Ōtautahi Christchurch, the end result was a spectacular virtual conference, showcasing the diversity and excellence of the molecular life sciences in New Zealand and beyond.
CLESOL Virtual Conference
2021
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Multi-day conference
Live keynote presentations from around the globe
16 simultaneous pre-recorded concurrent streams
Call for abstracts process, with double-blind reviewed
Exhibition stands and sponsorship packages
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With the uncertainty of COVID-19 and Auckland remaining in lock down, the decision was made to convert what was originally an in person conference that had already been postponed in 2020 to a fully virtual conference within four weeks.
New Zealand College of Midwives In-person Conference
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3 day conference
800+ delegates
50 exhibition spaces
Range of international keynote speakers and invited speakers
Powhiri and poroporoaki, with chosen waiata
41 concurrent sessions
6 panel discussions
Poster presentations and workshops
Operational parents / prayer room
Call for abstracts process
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Welcome function, conference dinner and networking drinks amongst exhibitors
Allied meetings
Range of entertainment options to showcase the destination hosting the conference
Accommodation and transfers management
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This will be the fifth time we have managed this large-scale conference. The 2018 conference was held at the Energy Events Centre in Rotorua, with over 800 delegates, 50 exhibition spaces, 41 concurrent sessions (with a call for abstracts process), poster presentations, four workshops, four panel discussions (with up to six presenters per panel), Annual General Meeting and a number of international keynote and invited speakers.
Kind words
Read what our clients are saying
“I cannot recommend Arna and Nerida highly enough. Not only do they provide exceptional service with innovative ideas and a 'nothing is too much effort' attitude, but they are also a pleasure to work with…”
— Ailsa Deverick
“The team at Composition are in one word - outstanding! I had the pleasure of working with Arna and Nerida as a committee member for the CLESOL 2021 virtual conference. They were extremely professional and friendly throughout.”
— Nicola Kingston
