From $159Watch the headline speakers live from your device, attend workshops virtually, participate in the interactive Q&A, and re-watch up to 1 month after the event.
NZ SME&E Festival Ticket Options
We have a range of SME&E Festival ticket options for you to consider, whether you want to join the festival virtually or go all in with a platinum ticket, whether you need all-day catering, sitting up front on a couch or just be there to consume the content, we have options for you.
SME&E Festival is for any size business, big or small; whether you are starting or established, we have curated an amazing two days of content to help amplify your business and career!
Entry, Standard and Virtual SME&E Festival Tickets come with a complimentary Startup NZ programme worth $345.
From $899You'll be seated at a round table with seven others, very close to the main stage in the plenary zone; you'll; you'll have space for your laptop, plus have standing hotdesk table options—access to 26 workshops and watching workshops on demand for 1 onemonth. Endless espresso coffee, all-day catering included—1x ticket to the networking function.
From $1,299A platinum ticket includes a front row lounge seat in the SME&E plenary listening to 7 amazing speakers, plus table service tea & espresso coffee. 1x exclusive Platinum only plated lunch with a headline speaker. Access to 28 workshops including 5 hosted by TikTok , access to rewatch the workshops on demand for one month. Endless espresso coffee, special catering, goodie bag, beer and wine served for the afternoon headline session — plus 1x ticket to the networking function hosted by PDigsss from Shapeshifter . How about you grab a ticket for your colleague too and reserve a couch $2,598.
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VIRTUAL TICKETS | Earlybird $159 | Standard $169
Do you love the SME&E headliner line-up and think the workshops are perfect to help you grow but can't make it to Auckland? The Virtual SME&E Festival Ticket option is perfect for you. Not only can you check out the workshops and headliners live, but you'll also be able to log back in and watch the SME&E workshops for a month post-event! Plus, you'll get a StartUp NZ 1 year programme to help your business; that alone is worth $345... The super super special virtual experience
We have a range of festival ticket option to consider, choose what best suits your budget
ENRTY LEVEL TICKETS | Early Bird $299 | Presale $349 | Standard $399
A little more low-key, this ticket is for someone starting to build a business from scratch, someone who is there for the SME&E content, not the catering; This SME&E Festival Ticket is located in the tiered seating in the plenary to watch and listen to the headliners, no catering included, but you can purchase food from the SME&E cafe. Access to 26 workshops and watching workshops on demand for one month. 1x ticket to the networking function. You also get one free Startup NZ programme included with your ticket. Startup NZ is an inspiring and informative 'first step' programme to prepare new business owners mentally and emotionally for the business building journey worth $345.
STANDARD TICKETS | Earlybird $749 | Presale $799 |Standard $849
Epic option, the standard SME&E Festival Ticket is fantastic, all the value for a great price! You'll be seated on a single chair at ground level in the plenary just back from the VIP area. Access to 26 workshops and watching workshops on demand for one month. All-day catering, 1x espresso coffee per day + tea. You also get one free Startup NZ programme included with your ticket. Startup NZ is an inspiring and informative 'first step' programme to prepare new business owners mentally and emotionally for the business building journey worth $345
VIP TICKETS | Early bird $899 | Presale $949 | Standard $999
We know you love the finer things; VIP SME&E Festival Ticket is an epic option. You'll be seated at a round table with seven others, very close to the main stage in the plenary zone; you'll have space for your laptop, plus have standing hotdesk table options—access to 26 workshops and watching workshops on demand for one month. Endless espresso coffee, all-day catering included plus one x ticket to the networking party with PDigsss.
PLATINUM TICKETS : $1,299
With the premium SME&E Festival Ticket option, Choose a 2-seater for you and a colleague or a single-seat lounge chair. Front row seat in the plenary with table service tea & espresso coffee. 1x Platinum only plated lunch with a headline speaker. Access to 26 workshops and watching workshops on demand for one month. Endless espresso coffee, special catering, goodie bag, beer and wine served for the afternoon headline session—1x ticket to the networking function.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, SME&E Festival Powered by Xero will help build business capability.
All SME&E Festival Ticket (excluding the virtual) are inclusive of 1 ticket to the festival networking party, access to plenary headliner presentations and the option to attend the 26 workshops. Plus, special links to the workshop video for one-month post event, so you can re-live the experience or watch the workshop you heard was epic!
FREE START UP NZ PROGRAMME WORTH $345 WITH ALL STANDARD, ENTRY LEVEL & VIRTUAL TICKETS.
SME&E have teamed up with Startup NZ to kick start your business with a FREE 12month programme with selected festival tickets. If you don’t need it, be a legend and pay it forward, lets's give it to someone who would love the opportunity.
"Xero is thrilled to sponsor the SME&E Festival. Small business is the backbone of Aotearoa and events like SME&E Festival are crucial in providing a space to learn, connect and foster this community. We are passionate supporters of small business owners, entrepreneurs, side hustlers and everyone in between, and look forward to attending what will be an awesome event." - Xero
