New Zealand International Business Centre
The New Zealand International Business Centre will be living up to its name at Fieldays® in 2025 - with networking opportunities and expert support for businesses looking to grow within Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally.
NZ International Business Centre
Location: Site M31
Located beside the Village Green at the heart of Fieldays®, the New Zealand International Business Centre is a meeting place for local and international businesses looking to grow their connections in New Zealand and around the world.
A place for global connection
With seating and tables for informal meetings, and barista coffee on hand, the Centre is a relaxed and professional space for exhibitors and business visitors to connect with each other or take a breather from exploring the show.
Let us know you are coming to Fieldays 2025 and request an invitation letter here
Support to grow your business
The New Zealand International Business Centre (NZIBC) is a central location to connect with a team of business support agencies across Government.
Agencies represented at the Centre during Fieldays include New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), Callaghan Innovation, The Treasury’s New Zealand Export Credit, New Zealand Customs Service, and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).
Other supporters include the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), and The New Zealand Story Group.
“ Fieldays has always been a magnificent showcase of New Zealand's primary sector, and the event really demonstrates the breadth and depth of our food and fibre industry. „
Hon Mark Patterson, Minister for Rural Communities | New Zealand
“ It was a great week showcasing and celebrating all the best New Zealand’s primary sector has to offer. „
Hon Todd McClay, Minister of Trade of New Zealand | Fieldays 2024
Fieldays, the business-to-business event of the year
What’s on at the New Zealand International Business Centre at Fieldays 2024
Explore activities from NZTE and our partners at the New Zealand International Business Centre.
Innovation tours at Fieldays
Callaghan Innovation, New Zealand’s innovation agency, will be delivering group tours at Fieldays, showcasing New Zealand exhibitors and their innovation and expertise to local and international visitors.
Registrations have closed.
Brazil: How to tackle Latin America’s biggest agribusiness market
Wednesday 12 June, 12 -12:30pm lunch, followed by 12:30 -1:30pm event.
Join the Latin America New Zealand Business Council (LANZBC) and NZTE for a stimulating discussion outlining the opportunities in the Brazilian agribusiness sector. Hear from experienced businesses that are succeeding in the significant Brazilian agribusiness market and decide if opportunities exist for your business.
Registrations have closed.
New Zealand – European Union Trade and Innovation Opportunities
Wednesday 12 June, 2.00 – 3.15pm
On 1 May 2024 the New Zealand – EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) entered into force. Come and hear from a range of speakers about the benefits of the Agreement and how it will advance two-way goods and services trade worth $20.2 billion in a market with a combined population of close to 450 million people. This agritech focused session will look at how businesses can make the most of market opportunities and collaborations, including through the Horizon Europe research programme.
Afternoon tea will be provided with networking at the end of the session. Registration is free on a first-come, first-served basis.
Hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Manatū Aorere (MFAT) and the European Union.
Registrations have closed.
Global Insights for Kiwi Agritech Exporters
Wednesday 12 June, 4.00 – 5.00pm
Exporting is key to New Zealand’s growth and future prosperity, but going global is hugely challenging for individual businesses. In this panel event, you will hear from New Zealand Trade and Enterprise’s (NZTE) in-market agritech specialists from the US and Australia, as well as gain practical insights from kiwi agritech exporters who will share the good, the bad and the ugly from their own exporting journeys.
Whether you're new to exporting or have experience, this event is for anyone who wants to expand their international reach and gain valuable knowledge about doing business in the global agritech market.
Registrations have closed.
Fireside Chat with Hamish Marr, Special Agricultural Trade Envoy
Thursday 13 June, 12:30 – 1:30pm
Following recent visits to India, the EU and UK, and Australia, join Hamish Marr and a panel of exporters for a very interactive discussion and update on trade, markets, and opportunities for our primary sector.
Registrations have closed.
Women in Agritech Networking Event
Thursday 13 June, 3:30 - 5:00pm
Welcome to the third annual ‘Women in Agri’ fireside chat and networking session, proudly co-hosted by AgriTech New Zealand and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade at Fieldays!
Get ready to connect, collaborate, and thrive with fellow female professionals in agriculture. Whether you're a seasoned expert or just starting out, this event is your chance to gain insights from a fantastic guest speaker and expand your network in a supportive environment.
Registrations have closed.
New Zealand Food Safety: Exporter Regulatory Advice Service - Tips to Exporting
Friday 14 June, 10.00 – 11.00am
Are you ready to take your food and fibre products to the world stage?
If you're a seasoned food or fibre exporter, just dipping your toes into the global market or supporting one of our awesome New Zealand businesses, join Grace Powell and Christine Dean from New Zealand Food Safety’s Exporter Regulatory Advice Service (ERAS) team at our Tips to Exporting seminar.
Find out how to navigate MPI’s exporting rules and regulations, what you need to know about freight forwarding and hear from a local exporter and their journey to being a successful exporter.
Morning tea provided.
Registrations have closed.
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