Events

Aimed at secondary school students and women interested in pursuing careers in the trades, Women in Trades events showcases opportunities for women across all sectors. The goal is to support and empower tradeswomen as they advance in their

Proudly celebrating the achievements of recent graduates from print qualifications across the South Island, the Print Industry Training Graduation honours the learners' hard work and dedication as they embark on the next chapter of their careers.

The biennial event EMEX is New Zealand’s largest manufacturing and engineering industry trade show. Packed with leading keynote speakers, top innovators, show features, and new-age thinking, EMEX has been the start of many successful business relationships and progresses the potential of the industry and our kiwi innovation culture. Competenz is the Education and Upskilling Sponsor.

The Sign & Print Expo is the largest industry tradeshow in New Zealand, supporting the future and focus of the wider sign and print industry.

WoodTECH, organised by the Forest Industry Engineering Association (FIEA), provides a platform for companies in New Zealand and Australia to explore industry challenges, future trends, and the latest innovations in wood processing and manufacturing.

This prestigious annual event recognises and acknowledges outstanding design and craftmanship across a broad range of sign making methods and technologies. Competenz attends and presents Keith Langstone Highflyer award at the awards night.

The New Zealand Pride in Print Awards is the premier annual event that recognises exceptional print work from across New Zealand.

The HVAC&R Hub is located within the BuildNZ expo. The event caters to the entire building and construction ecosystem, providing an ideal platform to connect with architects, builders and facility managers who require top-notch HVAC&R solutions.