Trailblazers convention 2026

Voices. Vision. Impact.

8-11 October 2026 | Novotel Ellerslie, Auckland
Whether you’re a coach, facilitator, trainer, consultant, educator, business leader or someone who speaks to lead, sell or teach — this is your opportunity to step into the next level of your professional speaking journey.
You don't have to be a member of PSANZ to attend — just someone who believes in the power of voice to influence, impact, and inspire.

🌟 Why Attend?
✔️ Learn from global and local speaking leaders
✔️ Level up your business, presentation, and audience impact skills
✔️ Attend specialised sessions for new, emerging, and experienced speakers
✔️ Celebrate at our Gala Awards Dinner — a night of inspiration and networking
✔️ Experience a truly iconic Kiwi moment — All Blacks vs Australia rugby match!
Spaces are limited — and this is one weekend you won’t want to miss.
Come to connect. Learn to grow. Leave inspired.

#PSANZ2026 #GrowWithPSANZ #SpeakingProfessionalsUnite
Register now - Early Bird Pricing until 30 April 2026
PLUS first 10 Convention Bookings get a COMPLIMENTARY ALL BLACKS TICKET
Types of tickets available:
Full Convention Ticket: Two days of the convention plus the Gala Dinner.
Partner Ticket: Morning Tea and Lunch each day of the Convention, plus the Gala Dinner. (No entry to convention sessions).
Mastermind Day: Sunday ticket
All Blacks Ticket
Gala Dinner Ticket

SPECIAL TICKET FOR NON-MEMBERS WISHING TO JOIN PSANZ: Two-day Convention Ticket and Gala Evening PLUS 1 Year Membership of PSANZ included and an All Blacks Ticket!
Novotel Hotel is offering 15% off the best available flexible rate for delegates who wish to stay in the hotel. Please email your booking request to: Monique.PERKINS@accor.com with email subject: “PSANZ 9-10/10/26”.
Convention Programme
PreConvention: Thursday 8th October 2026
Meet and Greet at the Novotel, Ellerslie 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm.
Registration will also be open.

Day One: Friday 9th October 2025

Full Day convention program TBC
Evening- PSANZ Gala Awards Dinner

Day Two: Saturday 10th October 2026

Full Day convention program TBC
Evening - All Blacks Rugby Match

Day Three: Sunday 11 October 2026
Mastermind Day $195
For those that are serious about their speaker business. This is the deep dive day with two groups:
Platform Professionals (CSP members only) we take a deep dive with other CSP’s to work on your speaker business.
All Members Session – we go into the details of running a speaker business and the tools needed to be successful.

Starts: Thu Oct 8 2026, 5:30pm UTC+13
Ends: Sun Oct 11 2026, 5:00pm UTC+13