Spada Conference
The 31st Spada Conference will be held in 2027, with more details to come closer to the event date.
In 2026 Spada celebrates the 28th Annual Spada Screen Industry Awards, the longest running screen awards in Aotearoa.
Nominations are currently open, with nomination forms and entry details HERE. (Nominations Close: 5:00pm, Thursday 24 September 2026)
We look forward to members and friends from the broader screen sector joining us on Thursday, 29 October 2026 for the presentation of the 28th Annual Spada Screen Industry Awards and Cocktail Function - tickets HERE
Thursday 20-Friday 21 November 2025
The Pullman Hotel, Auckland, NZ
#LoveLocal, Go Global
> 30th Spada Conference Programme HERE
> Photos & audio recordings of the sessions available HERE
A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, supporters, and strategic partners for helping bring the 30th Spada Conference to life.
Your contribution enabled two days of rich discussion and connection - from Frances Valintine’s thought-provoking opening keynote to insights on audience strategy, co-production, digital innovation, and sector-wide collaboration.
Sessions across both days - including From Prediction to Reality, Innovating for Money and Audiences, Lights, Action, Impact, Transforming Together, and 30/30 – In Conversation with Paul Wiegard - reflected the depth, ambition, and spirit of Aotearoa’s screen community.
To our incredible speakers, moderators, delegates, and award finalists - thank you for your energy, generosity, and willingness to share your experiences. You made this anniversary year truly memorable.
A warm thank you to the dedicated staff at The Pullman Hotel for their fantastic hospitality.
And a very big thank you to Te Aroha Grace and Merekara Morehu from Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei for their beautiful Mihi Whakatau.
Thank you for joining us in celebrating three decades of the Spada Conference and for helping make this anniversary a truly meaningful milestone for everyone who attended.
Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa mai i a Spada.
Thank you to our wonderful Sponsors and Supporters
Strategic Partner
New Zealand Film Commission
Key Sponsors
NZ On Air, Screenrights, South Pacific Pictures, Images & Sound
Gallagher Insurance, Film Finances Australasia
Sponsors & Supporters
The Data Book, TAG, Budget Rental Cars, NZ On Screen
Kōawa Studios and Perfect Curve Creative