Hui Fono 2026
Key details
So you can plan ahead, or start booking your travel, below are the key details for the event.
Important times and dates:
Day 1: May 26, Tuesday
Hui Fono: 9:30am to 5:00pm
For those staying for the ACE Conference:
This requires a separate ticket, so please register for both events.
Day 0: May 26, Tuesday
Pre-conference networking event: 6:00 - 8:00pm
Day 1: May 27, Wednesday
ACE Conference: 9:00am to 5:00 pm
ACE Aotearoa Awards Dinner: 7:00 to 11:00pm
Day 2: May 28, Thursday
ACE Conference: 9:00am to 3:30pm
Venue
The Hui Fono and ACE Conference venue for 2026 is the Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre, 58 Waipuna Road, Mount Wellington, Auckland.
Participants are offered a delegate discount applicable by booking directly with the hotel.
You can go on their website here to book and use the promo code is ACE2026. This discount is available only for travel dates Monday 25 May to Thursday 28 May 2026.