Social Program
Welcome Reception
Wednesday 2 December
Join us for the HSRAANZ 2026 Welcome Reception, featuring delicious canapés, drinks and a relaxed opportunity to connect and network with fellow delegates.
Date: Wednesday 2 December 2026
Venue: Rongomātāne Foyer, Tākina Events, Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
Time: From 5:00pm
Casual Dinners
Thursday 3 December
HSRAANZ 2026 Casual Dinners
Connect with fellow attendees over dinner and engage in meaningful discussions on topics that matter. Hosted by the Local Organising Committee and key guests, a range of dining options will be available to suit different tastes, all located within easy walking distance of the Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre.
With limited spaces and diverse menu options to suit a variety of preferences and budgets, it’s a "pay-your-own-way" evening designed to bring people together.
Venue: Various restaurants near Conference venue - see below
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
How to Sign Up: Visit the delegate information station, near the Conference registration desk to view menus and sign-up sheets. Registration is open until the end of the Welcome Reception on Day 1—don’t miss out!
Casual Dinner Venues and Menus available to view below:
Early Career Researchers
ECR SOCIAL BREAKFAST EVENT
Date: Wednesday 2 December 2026Venue: Level 1, Foyer, Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre
Time: Breakfast from 7:45am
GROUP MENTORING SESSION FOR ECRs
Date: Thursday 3 December 2026Venue: Level 1, Mākaro Room, Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre
Time: 12:30pm – 1:00pm
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Conference Manager
For all conference enquires, please talk to the team at:
Event Studio Group Pty Ltd
HSR2026@eventstudio.com.au
Acknowledgement of Country
We recognise Māori as tāngata whenua of Aotearoa | New Zealand. We acknowledge Te Tiriti o Waitangi | the Treaty of Waitangi as a foundational document of Aotearoa | New Zealand and the authority of mana whenua over ngā taonga katoa.
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