2026 Conference - Building Confidence Through Competency

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Conference 2026 - Building Competence Through Competency

29 - 30 July, Town Hall, Christchurch

Real Competency, Confidence through expertise, Compliance for safety, Trust you can build on.

One direction, one team – He waka eke noa

Join Us for a Groundbreaking Event!

In a time when public safety, liability, and trust are under greater scrutiny than ever, genuine competency has become essential. This conference unites industry leaders, regulators, educators, and practitioners to explore how technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and professional accountability come together to strengthen confidence — in our systems, our buildings, and the people who support them.

Why Attend?

Collaborate: Network with industry peers and share knowledge, best practices, and innovative solutions.
Learn: Gain insights from expert speakers on the latest technology, trends and regulations in BWOF compliance.
Standardise: Join the movement towards unified compliance standards, legislation, and a single registration system that streamlines processes and promotes consistency across the industry.
Improve: Participate in workshops sessions designed to elevate your skills and knowledge.

Highlights

Keynote Speakers: Hear from leading figures in the industry who will share their expertise and vision for a unified compliance framework.
Panel Discussions: Engage in dynamic conversations about the challenges and opportunities in standardising compliance laws.
Workshops: Take part in hands-on sessions that offer practical tools and strategies for achieving compliance excellence.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with IQPs, councils, and other stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships.

Join us as we look to the future — one built right — where compliance isn't a checkbox, but a culture; where competency drives confidence, and where trust is earned through consistent, credible expertise. Together, we’ll shape a built environment that is safer, stronger, and smarter.

Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to the evolution of the BWOF industry. Register today and help us shape a safer, more compliant future!

Full conference brochure will be out soon.

Who should attend?

IQPs
Facility Managers
Compliance Managers
Fire Safety Officers
Compliance Administration staff
Territorial Authorities; and
Any person who works in the area of Building Compliance

Hybrid Conference

This year we are taking our conference to the next level with live online streaming. Online delegates will not only be able to view the presentations through our 3 streaming cameras but they will also have access to these fantastic features through our Conference Portal:

Conference APP
Make connections with people at the conference via the friends invite ability on the APP
View speaker profile and programme

Conference 2024 - "Just some feedback on the online part of the conference – this virtual access is fantastic! 😊"

About the Association of Building Compliance

Established in 1998, the Association of Building Compliance (ABC) is the only IQP representative body in New Zealand. ABC’s membership includes Independently Qualified Persons (IQPs), Council Staff and Compliance Managers.
ABC provides members with support, information and training by industry experts in Building Compliance matters.

In 2019, The Association of Building Compliance Set up ABCTech

ABCTech is the technical and educational arm of the Association whose services are impartial and designed to provide educational support, technical information and specialised training for those involved in the Building Compliance Industries. Some of the services provided through ABCTech are: Independent Technical Support, Specialised
Technical Training Services, and On-Site Training. ABCTech continues to grow, adding new services and training courses.
ABC is committed to providing quality training and education to their members through workshops, seminars and the ABC Conference to ensure they have the skills and knowledge in their chosen field in the building compliance industry.

Exhibitors

We would like to thank all our exhibitors from our 2025 Conference. By sharing their products, expertise, and insights, these exhibitors provided our members with invaluable professional development opportunities that only specialists in their fields can offer. These exhibitors truly set a new standard for excellence at our conference.

We would like to encourage our previous exhibitors and any other companies who would like to showcase their product, information, skills and knowledge to get in early for Conference 2026. Please contact Rachael admin@abciqp.org.nz

Our Partners

We would like to thank our Partners for supporting our Association. Without companies like these who provide financial support to us, we would not be able to continue to develop new courses, develop and update industry standards, Codes of Practices and Compliance Handbooks.

To learn more about becoming a Partner of the Association and the benefits of partnership, please click here to view our brochure. If you’re ready to join as a Partner, simply complete the form in the brochure and email it to Rachael at admin@abciqp.org.nz.