REGISTRATION IS OFFICIALLY OPEN | AACE NZ Inaugural Conference 2026 NZ

The wait is over. The premier gathering for project controls, cost engineering, and infrastructure delivery leaders in Aotearoa is officially live.
👇 Click the link below to view the agenda and secure your Early-Bird pass today!

https://aace2026.lilregie.com/


If you are navigating volatile material costs, shifting project timelines, or trying to successfully integrate AI into your Projects and PMO workflows—this is the room you need to be in this September.

📌 THE DETAILS:
Conference: AACE New Zealand Inaugural Conference 2026: "Unlocking the Potential of Project Controls & Cost Management in Aotearoa New Zealand"
Date: 24 September, 2026
Location: In-Person at the Auckland University of Technology (AUT), Auckland CBD

⏳ THE EARLY-BIRD CLOCK IS TICKING
To celebrate our inaugural launch, we are offering a discounted Early-Bird Rate for early action-takers. However, this pricing is strictly time-limited and capacity-constrained.

⏰ Early-Bird Cut-Off: 31 July 2026 (Or until allocations sell out)

Whether you are allocating professional development budgets for your commercial team, looking to network with Industry leaders, or benchmarking your local data against international AACE standards, locking in your pass today saves your budget.

đź§  WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE AGENDA:
Flagship Panel: From Experience to Impact: What Project Experts Have Learned from Major Projects—and What It Means for New Zealand’s Future.
Keynote Sessions to cover: Cost Management, AI governance in Project Control, Risk management and Schedule management.

👥 Who will you meet? Project leaders, Subject matters experts, Cost engineers, estimators, schedulers, PMO leads, public-sector asset owners, international consultancies, and top academics.

Don’t pay full price later. Secure your seat, protect your project margins, and help shape the future of project delivery in New Zealand.

👇 Click the link below to secure your Early-Bird pass today!

About the AACE New Zealand Section

The AACE Aotearoa New Zealand Section is part of AACE International, the professional association for cost engineering, total cost management, and project controls.
 
Founded in 2024, our section has a diverse member base across a wide range of specialisations and organisations. Members support project delivery across the full project controls spectrum, including cost planning, cost estimating, cost control, project planning, risk management, contract management, earned value management, scheduling, and project management.
 
We recognise the critical role of project controls and project management in achieving timely, on-budget outcomes while meeting investment and operational objectives. The section strengthens local capability by organising technical events that build practical skills through a mix of theory, demonstrations, and real-world examples—helping professionals apply best practices across industries throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.

AACE Membership Benefits

In addition to local networking and professional connections, AACE membership gives you access to powerful technical and career resources, including:

These resources support both career development and project success at every stage of the project lifecycle. Learn more on the Membership Hub.

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  • AACE NZ Upcoming Catch-up (24 June 2026 - Beca House)

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    Do not miss this great catch-up.

  • AACE-NZ Conference 2026

    AACE-NZ is pleased to announce its first Conference in New Zealand.
    For expression of Interest to be one of our remarkable Sponsors, Speakers, Volunteers or attendees, Please contact us via:
    new-zealand@aacei.org  

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