Report
Event Industry Report 2026 (Australia & New Zealand Edition)
Are event organisers planning more or fewer events in 2026? How are they balancing growth with cost pressures, data security, and rising expectations around sustainability and accessibility? We set out to find the answers.
Every event decision carries more weight. Rising costs, data-security risks, and higher attendee expectations are raising the bar for event teams.
This report maps how those pressures are playing out across Australia and New Zealand. Use it to make smarter budget decisions, choose the right event mix, and build a programme you can prove worked.
You’ll be able to:
- Defend your 2026 budget decisions with regional benchmarks
- Protect attendee trust with a clear data-security response
- Set your programme apart with the right AI, sustainability, and accessibility strategies
