Organising a conference or congress is an enormous task whether it is an international, national or local event. Paramount to the organisation of an event is the image of your company or association that delegates will leave with. All aspects of the event must be faultless. In akB conference management you have an experienced team of professional organisers working for you, committed to taking out the risk component and making your event one you can enjoy.

akB conference management is a Dunedin-based, professional conferencing company, organising conferences and congresses throughout New Zealand. With partner offices in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland, our team of professionals will ensure your event lives up to the expectations of your delegates and yourself.

“…..The organisation was superb and without a hitch, equal in all respects to the best I have encountered at the many international conferences I attend…”
Professor Jim Mann, University of Otago, New Zealand
Keynote Speaker New Zealand Society for the Study of Diabetes Conference 2002

“......Ali, thank you very much for your expert and excellent organization of the conference, and in particular your care of all the keynote speakers. I have never felt that ‘cared for’ in any previous conference. You and your team are to be commended......."
Richard Wong She MHB (Hons), MBChB, FRACS (Plastics), Clinical Leader for Burns, National Burn Centre, Middlemore Hospital. Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, Department of Plastic Surgery, Middlemore Hospital.
Keynote Speaker New Zealand Wound Care Society Conference May 2009

“……Ali Copeman was a delight to work with in the planning phase of our event. She was reliable and her knowledge of the hospitality and technical areas was invaluable. The professionalism of akB as a company and Ali as its principal are without question. I have found Ali to be able to manage contractors to be within or better than budget. I would have no hesitation in recommending Ali and her company akB for the management of any conference or event……...”
John Christie, CEO Otago Chamber of Commerce
Otago Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards Dinner 2006 and 2008

“ ……Ali Copeman has shown herself to be very efficient and organised, to collaborate well with the Executive Committee, and to be extremely reliable and well documented in her approach to all aspects of the meetings………personally she is extremely easy to get along with and shows considerable initiative in both preventing and dealing with the inevitable queries and problems….”
Dr Paul Drury, Clinical Director, Auckland Diabetes Centre
President NZSSD Conferences 2004, 2005, 2006

"……….I have no hesitation to recommend akB, as Ali is a delight to work with. She and her company are efficient, professional, find practical quick solutions and nothing is ever a bother. The company has good systems in place for registrations, budgeting and the like. The company provides a high quality professional service and has great attention to detail. We have had absolutely no problems in the management of our conferences. Ali gets on well with people, and by doing so she gets good cooperation from the team she is working with………."
Nicola Chilcott, Executive Director, Agencies for Nutrition Action
National Nutrition and Physical Activity Conferences 2005, 2007