Xanthe Smythe

Sales Manager - International

New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC)


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About Me

I’m passionate about connecting people, ideas and opportunities and helping international events find their place in New Zealand.

As International Sales Manager for the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC), I work with associations, corporates, PCOs and event partners around the world to bring exceptional events to Auckland. I’m here to make the process of considering New Zealand easy, exciting and commercially compelling.

I love discovering what makes an event tick, finding creative ways to make it work, and building partnerships that go well beyond the venue.

Thinking about New Zealand? Have an event that needs a fresh perspective? Come and find me at IMEX, I love to chat and have a great accent for you to decipher!

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Attending

Capacity under pressure: Events, AI and the resilience we build outside our comfort zone
Designing for human needs

Capacity under pressure: Events, AI and the resilience we build outside our comfort zone

Monday, Oct 12, 2026
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | America/Los_Angeles
North Convention Center | Tradewinds E
Best in sales: maximizing your IMEX experience
Exhibitor event

Best in sales: maximizing your IMEX experience

Monday, Oct 12, 2026
12:05 PM - 12:50 PM | America/Los_Angeles
North Convention Center | South Pacific C
Mind your capacity: navigate IMEX with intention
Health and well-being

Mind your capacity: navigate IMEX with intention

Monday, Oct 12, 2026
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM | America/Los_Angeles
North Convention Center | Tradewinds E
Upselling for busy event professionals: unlocking greater value to achieve maximum ROI
Marketing and engagement

Upselling for busy event professionals: unlocking greater value to achieve maximum ROI

Monday, Oct 12, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | America/Los_Angeles
North Convention Center | Islander G
Feed the experience: what event planners need to know about food and beverage
Trends and research

Feed the experience: what event planners need to know about food and beverage

Monday, Oct 12, 2026
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM | America/Los_Angeles
North Convention Center | Islander H
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First timers: learn how to navigate IMEX with confidence
Leadership and culture

First timers: learn how to navigate IMEX with confidence

Monday, Oct 12, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | America/Los_Angeles
North Convention Center | South Pacific GH