37th Annual ILANZ Conference

Auckland, Viaducts Events Centre| 7 - 9 May 2025

Planning is well underway for our 2025 conference, booked for 7 – 9 May at The Viaduct Events Centre, in Tāmaki Makaurau.

For the first time in the history of the ILANZ, we look forward to welcoming you to Auckland for our 37th ILANZ Conference.

Our conference is designed by in-house lawyers, for in-house lawyers. For 37 years we’ve gathered members together to inspire professional and personal development. Our conference Ignite, Taku ahi tūtata! translates to “the fires that are close, sharpen my blade”.

                                Taku ahi tūtata, taku mata kikoha. Taku ahi mamao, taku mata kiporo.
                         The blade that is close to the fire is sharp, the blade that is further away is blunt.

This whakataukī (proverb) speaks of fire as a metaphor for one’s passions. It refers to keeping close to that which ignites one's passion in order to be skilled or adept – sharp blades are forged in the fire. The further away from the fire the more disinterested one becomes. This proverb conveys the idea of the conference igniting attendees' passions, thoughts, connections, skills, and reinvigoration. 

More details to come.