Conferences and events

The University of Waikato offers unique and purpose-built options for conferences, workshops, meetings and events and is easily accessible from Hamilton's Central Business District.

Whatever the occasion the University of Waikato has a venue and meeting package to meet your needs.

Conferences in Hamilton

Conference spaces at the University of Waikato can accommodate 10-700+ delegates, including lecture theatres and breakout rooms with state of the art audio-visual equipment. Accommodation, formal reception venue and catering options are also available.

Conferences in Tauranga

Conference spaces at the University of Waikato, Tauranga campus can accommodate 10-200 delegates, including a large, multi-purpose hospitality space, Lecture Theatre and Teaching Rooms, with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, and a commercial kitchen.

Weddings

The University of Waikato offers full on-site wedding ceremony and reception options, including a Chapel, unique grounds with beautiful gardens for photos and a lakeside reception venue.

Meetings and product launches

Consider a University of Waikato venue for product launches requiring the X factor, an industry networking event or a small team meeting.

In addition, the University of Waikato offers a broad range of conference and event facilities including:

• Six purpose built venues
• The Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts
• State of the art audio-visual equipment
• Seating capacity from 20-394 with over 100 lecture theatres
• Video conferencing facilities
• On-site technicians
• On-site caterers
• 695 single rooms for delegate accommodation
• Gym facilities, swimming facilities, tennis courts, extensive sports fields
• Chapel
• On-campus parking with reasonable rates for delegates.

Our Conference Managers will work with you to ensure your event is successful; from inception to completion to customising each element to meet your needs, the University of Waikato provides full event and venue services.