AUT SPRINZ and NZSCA Strength and Conditioning/Sport Technology Conference
The Strength and Conditioning/Sport Technology Conference will be held on the 9 and 10 November 2026 at the NZ Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS), which is a world-class, multi-purpose facility in Upper Hutt, Wellington designed to bring together sport, business, and community in one integrated environment.
This innovative two-day conference will feature a series of practical, ~20-minute workshops that attendees will rotate through, delivering actionable, hands-on insights. The programme emphasises a “learn by doing” approach and practice-based evidence, with micro-dosed sessions covering key themes such as strength and conditioning, physiology, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and technology integration. Each day will be opened and closed by keynote speakers, complementing the workshop experience and providing broader perspective for the strength and conditioning community.
A conference that provides actionable steps for improved Strength and Conditioning practice.
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Details about the conference
Many delegates will be staying on the NZCIS Campus and arriving on Sunday. For those who are available, we will be heading to Brewtown on Sunday evening for an informal dinner (please note this is at your own expense).
On both Monday and Tuesday, sponsored catered lunches will be provided.
The day has been organised with keynote speakers and workshops. There is an incredible variety of topics.
Registration will open at 8.30am in the Green Room on campus. The conference will officially begin with the Game Plan Briefing at 9.30 am. Sessions will run throughout the day, concluding at 5pm. A sponsored catered dinner will follow at 6pm, held on campus.
8.30am
Registration – Green Room
9.30am
Keynote
10.30am
Workshop organisation
10.40am
Workshop Round 1
11.05am
Workshop Round 2
11.30am
Workshop Round 4
11.55am
Workshop Round 5
12.15pm
Lunch (provided)
1.10pm
Workshop Round 6
2pm
Workshop Round 7
2.25pm
Workshop Round 8
3.15pm
Workshop Round 9
3.10pm
Workshop Round 10
4.10pm
Keynote
5pm
Finish
6pm
Dinner (provided) and Networking
The day has been organised with keynote speakers and workshops. There is an incredible variety of topics.
The programme will resume at 9am and conclude at 4pm.
9am
Keynote
9.50am
Keynote
10.30am
Workshop organisation
10.40am
Workshop Round 1
11.05am
Workshop Round 2
11.30am
Workshop Round 3
11.55am
Workshop Round 4
12.15pm
Lunch (provided)
1.10pm
Workshop Round 5
1.35pm
Workshop Round 6
2pm
Workshop Round 7
2.25pm
Workshop Round 8
2.45pm
Afternoon Tea
3.15pm
Workshop Round 9
3.40pm
Workshop Round 10
4pm
Conference finish
Registration option is for 2 days only:
- Standard price: $180 (both days)
- Student price: $120 (both days)
Registration
You can register and pay through our portal (Xetta).
If you have any questions regarding the registration or the conference in general, please email Jane Hall
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Quick facts
Dates: Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 November 2026
Location: NZ Campus of Innovation and Sport, Upper Hutt, Wellington
Main Campus Address: 48 Somme Road, Trentham/Heretaunga, Upper Hutt 5018.
Gate 1 (20 Somme Road) and Gate 3 (48 Somme Road)
Accommodation: NZ Campus of Innovation and Sport
Bookings – email: bookings@nzcis.co.nz and let our bookings coordinators know you are part of the AUT SPRINZ Conference.
Please note, that booking one room in our dorm wings means you understand that the bathrooms are a shared facility, and will be shared with other guests.
Staff ID or reference will be needed to have access to our discounted apartment rates.
Rooms are paid for in advance of stay via credit card or internet banking.