Registrations are open and early bird registrations (15% discount) will be available until 30 November 2018. To register for the Conference click here.
There are events available outside of the conference - Check out District 9920 Conference 2019 Registration website for more details
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The 2019 District 9920 conference is being held at the Napier Conference Centre from 10 - 12 May 2019.Conference Program Outline:
Friday 10 May 2019
- Conference Activities will begin on Friday with the District Governor's golf tournament at the Bridge Pa Golf club.
- Also on Friday afternoon we have optional activities - A bike tour of 6 wineries organised by On-Yer-Bike (see below) or a guided Art Deco walk through Napier (see below).
- Registration for the conference will open at 4:30 p.m. Friday and there is a cocktail party from 5:30 p.m.
- The conference will be formally opened at 6:00 p.m.
- The cocktail function concludes at 7:30 at which time you can make your own arrangements for dinner.
Saturday 11 May 2019
- Registration will open at 7:30 a.m. for those who didn't make it Friday night.
- The conference opens at 8:45 a.m. and a program of entertaining, thought-provoking and inspirational speakers and projects will follow.
- Lunch will be at 12:30 and the program for Saturday will conclude at 3:20 p.m. to allow the venue to setup for dinner.
- On Saturday afternoon we will be offering the options of a wine tasting at the venue with a number of smaller Hawkes Bay wineries or a guided Art Deco walk through Napier.
- Saturday night sees a gala dinner with a theme of Art Deco. Entertainment will be provided by Stolen Records.
Sunday 12 May 2019
- The Sunday program commences at 8:30 and includes more entertaining, thought-provoking and inspirational speakers and projects.
- The conference will conclude at 12:30 and you are then free to return home or stay on to enjoy Napier and the surrounding countryside.
Activities and Events:
 | District Governor's Golf Tournament:This prestigious event is open to all conference delegates. In 2019 year the tournament will be played at the Hastings Golf Club at Bridge Pa. Hastings Golf Club is consistently rated within the top club courses in New Zealand, with impeccable championship course conditions, set amid picturesque surroundings. The highly sought after cup will be awarded to the competitor with the highest stableford points. |
 | On Yer Bike Winery Tours.Situated just out of Napier at Ash Ridge wines. You start the tour at Ash Ridge Wines from where you can cycle to:
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 | Art Deco Walking tourThe most complete Art Deco tour of Napier, this extended guided walk begins at the Art Deco Centre with an audio visual introduction from your local guide. You’ll hear the dramatic story of the 1931 earthquake and discover Art Deco; the style of the times in the 1930s. Your small group will then depart on a one and a half hour guided walk through Napier’s Art Deco Quarter, including visits to the interiors of some of the most stunning examples of this architectural style in the city. On your return to the Art Deco Centre at 4.00pm you will be invited into the boutique theatre for a complimentary tea or coffee and to view a short film about our world famous Art Deco Weekend celebrations. *Note that access to some buildings is not possible at weekends or on public holidays. Guests must be able to walk approximately 3kms over flat surfaces with some steps. |
 | Hawkes Bay Wine Growers TastingsEnjoy wine from 8 local wineries (the majority lesser-known) offering a wide selection of representative wines for tasting and purchasing. The tasting will be held at the Conference venue. |
Check out District 9920 Conference 2019 Registration website for more details