SOCIAL EVENTS
Welcome reception
Thursday 30 July | 5.00pm - 7.00pm
Join us for an evening of networking amongst the exhibition. An opportunity to catch up with old friends and make new ones. The welcome reception will include light canapés and beverages and will finish in time to allow you to make your own dinner arrangements and enjoy the Auckland food scene.
One ticket is included for full registration types. Tickets can be purchased for day registration types for $90. Please indicate your attendance through the registration process - we would love to see you there!
Comedy night
Friday 31 July | 5.00pm - 8.00pm
Join us at the end of day one for an evening filled with laughter as celebrated comedian Pax Assadi takes the stage! Savour a mouth-watering selection of finger food from local restaurants - Depot, The Grill and Masu. Don’t miss this chance to connect, relax and indulge in great food and entertainment.
Tickets will be available for purchase soon.
Pax Assadi is regarded as one of the most exciting young acts in New Zealand by his peers and audiences alike.
Beginning his comedy journey in 2012, he has since racked up an impressive array of award nominations for his performances on stage including the 2013 Billy T Award, 2015 NZ Comedy Guild Breakthrough Comedian of the year and Best Male Comedian of the year and most recently was nominated for the prestigious Fred Dagg Award.
Pax is a regular face on television having appeared in TV One's panel show Word Up, TV 3s 7 Days, Maori TVs Crack Up, the critically acclaimed Brown Eye and the 2016 NZ International Comedy Gala.
Born and raised in New Zealand and the son of immigrant parents, Pax brings a unique perspective that resonates with people of every background. His blend of personal stories and insightful observations will have you pondering life whilst simultaneously curled over with laughter.