2026 CEP Conference

When
Tue 26 May - Wed 27 May
Where
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Claudelands Events Centre, Hamilton, Waikato
Entry
From $975.00
Tickets
Conference Delegate Registration - $975.00
Time
Tue 26 May, 8:00am - 7:00pm
Wed 27 May, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Restrictions
Adults Only
We’re incredibly excited about 2026, which marks an important anniversary and comes with several firsts for CEP and our Conference.

2026 will be our 25th anniversary. We became incorporated as an independent ...
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