For 20 years, ForestTECH has been the 'must-attend' technology event for forest resource managers, remote sensing, GIS and mapping specialists, inventory foresters, and tree crop and forest establishment managers from across Australasia.
- 9-10 March 2027, Brisbane, Australia16-17 March 2027, Rotorua, New Zealand
ForestTECH 2027
What is the ForestTECH?
The ForestTECH series is the technology event that’s always a ‘must attend’ event for foresters across Australasia. It’s well established and, for 20 years it has attracted a very strong international audience with delegates from 30+ countries attending.
ForestTECH provides an independent platform showcasing new and emerging technologies in remote sensing, data capture, inventory management and precision silviculture. The adoption and use of new technologies by forest companies and the willingness to share lessons from in-forest trials and commercial operations across the wider industry has been one of the key strengths of this event series.
Interested in presenting in 2027?
Planning for this event has already started. If you, or one of your colleagues, are interested in presenting, please forward details to events@innovatek.co.nz.
We would especially like to hear about recent trials and the integration of research into your operations. If you are willing to share lessons from the roll-out of new technology or smart operating practices with a wider audience, we’d like to hear from you.
Who Attends?
Forestry managers | forest owners | technical foresters | forestry consultants | forest researchers | forest resource managers | inventory foresters | technology & equipment suppliers | forest GIS & remote sensing specialists | tree crop, forest establishment & silvicultural managers.
Programme
We will be working with a wide range of New Zealand, Australian and international companies, technology suppliers, researchers, and government bodies within the forestry community to develop a strong and innovative programme.
If you have any questions, or would like to be involved, please contact Ken Wilson via ken.wilson@innovatek.co.nz, or John Stulen via John.Stulen@innovatek.co.nz or (+64) 7 921 1382.
Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities
ForestTECH offers a tremendous opportunity for companies involved in developing innovative forest management tools, technologies and resources to maximise their exposure to New Zealand and Australia’s leading forestry companies.
FIEA has a well-deserved reputation of providing both sponsors with a unique platform for promoting their products and services to the industry, BOTH in New Zealand and Australia.
Our sponsors and partners can also benefit from exposure in ForestTECH.News which is providing monthly communication and technology updates to well over 6,000 forest resource and tree crop managers and inventory foresters from across Australasia.
Sponsorship and branding opportunities are also available for other Forest Industry Engineering Association (FIEA) events and in the region’s most widely read weekly e-newsletter, Friday Offcuts.
For a full range of sponsorship, exhibition and branding options, please contact Gordon Thomson, Marketing & Sponsorship Manager, (+64) 7 921 1384 or (+64) 27 275 8022, gordon.thomson@innovatek.co.nz.
Event Partners
FIEA Partners
Media Partners
Venues
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
voco Brisbane City Centre
85-87 North Quay, Brisbane City, QLD 4000, Australia
Located along the Brisbane River in North Quay, voco Brisbane City Centre offers the perfect mix of comfort and convenience. Just a short walk from South Bank, Queen Street Mall, and Howard Smith Wharves, it’s an ideal base to explore Brisbane’s top attractions after a busy day at the conference. With stylish rooms, warm hospitality, and easy access to dining and entertainment, voco ensures a relaxing and memorable stay.
Special accommodation rates will be available soon.
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Rotorua, New Zealand
Distinction Hotel Rotorua
390 Fenton Street, Rotorua, New Zealand
With its beautiful garden setting and located just minutes from the city centre, Distinction Rotorua Hotel is the perfect place to relax and unwind after a big day at the conference. After the event, this hotel is also a great base to enjoy the wealth of attractions and activities Rotorua has to offer. Free car parking is available at the venue, however, spaces are limited and hotel guests take priority.
Special accommodation will be available soon.
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Rotorua, New Zealand
Avero Rotorua
18-20 Trigg Avenue, Rotorua, New Zealand
AVERO Rotorua is located just 100 metres from the Distinction Hotel, directly opposite the Distinction Hotel carpark, offering a convenient accommodation option within easy walking distance of the conference venue. Our newly renovated boutique-style accommodation features contemporary interiors with wooden flooring, air conditioning, fully-equipped kitchenette, 65-inch Smart TVs, spacious tiled bathrooms, and complimentary designated on-site parking. Selected rooms also include private wooden soaking tubs, providing a relaxing space to unwind after a busy day.
Innovatek delegates receive 10% off when booking directly through our website using the promotional code INNOVA10. Please use the link below to access the exclusive conference rate.
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Registration
Super Early Bird | $855 + GST (Save $240 pp)
Super Early Bird ends Fri 11 Dec 2026. Rates are per person
Group | $755 + GST (Save $340 pp)
A minimum of 3 attendees are required for this special rate. Rates are per person
Registration Details
General Notes:
- The Conference Rate refers to your attendance in person at the Rotorua, New Zealand or Melbourne, Australia conference and exhibitions.
- For the New Zealand event:
- All rates are in NZD
- All rates exclude GST (15%).
- A card processing fee of 2.7% will apply to all online card transactions.
- For the Australian event:
- All rates are in AUD
- All rates exclude GST (10%).
- A card processing fee of 1.7% will apply to all online card transactions.
- The Super Early Bird and Early Bird rates applies only to the standard conference rate. To be eligible, registrations and payment must be received ON or BEFORE the listed dates above. All special discounts require payment at the time of registration and before the cut-off date to receive any discount.
- Forest Industry Engineering Association (FIEA) Member Discounts of 10-25% apply to the listed Standard Conference Rate. FIEA Membership Details and Benefits can be seen on www.fiea.org.nz Membership status and discounts available can be checked by calling our FIEA offices.
- For those attending, the event registration payment covers morning and afternoon teas, lunch, refreshments, networking evening, workshops, a conference handbook and post-event access to presentation PPT’s (electronic download of PDF’s, for those presentations where presenter approval has been given).
Health & Safety related information:
- The event organiser will work to ensure that all instructions provided by New Zealand Health Authorities, relating to travel and the running of events because of COVID, or other such health emergencies, are strictly adhered to.
- It is the responsibility of the sponsor, exhibitor or delegate, if intending to travel to attend the conference, to check on all updated health and Government guidelines for any specific entry requirements.
- If for any reason the venue is unable to be used because of National restrictions that might have been imposed by Government, the event organiser may need to either reschedule the event or move the event online. Your registration will automatically transfer to the new dates and/or format. In this situation, no refunds will be given. If the event is not moved online or able to be rescheduled within 12 months of the original date, you will be entitled to a credit or a full refund.
Cancellation policy:
For cancellations on or before Friday 29 January 2027, a 10% administration fee applies. Cancellations received after this date are non-refundable but are transferrable. Please allow 30 days for refunds to be processed. If you wish to transfer your registration to another individual from within your company, please provide us with at least 24 hours advance notice.
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