Join us in celebrating the 60th National Sign Makers Conference, proudly supported by Diamond Sponsor Digital Signs. The conference theme is ‘Tradition Meets Tomorrow,’ celebrating the traditional history of sign making, while looking to the innovative future of the industry.
Rutherford Hotel
27 Nile Street West,
Nelson 7010
If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact mikayla@nzsda.org.nz
Click the buttons below to download the conference registration forms. Please send completed form to mikayla@nzsda.org.nz.
Registration closes on 10 April.
Digital Signs are leading media & communications experts in digital signage, LED screens and billboard solutions.
As Diamond Sponsor, they align perfectly with our 2025 conference theme, ‘Tradition Meets Tomorrow,’ as digital signage solutions are projected to be a big part of the future of the industry.
For NZ sign shops, offering digital signage is a way to stay competitive and attract new customers. We are thrilled to partner with Digital Signs for our 2025 events.
“Digital Billboards achieve 400% more views than a static sign.”(Intel Corp 2014)
AI is changing business fast. You’re already using it in everyday tools like Adobe, Google, and Microsoft, but there are opportunities right now to save valuable time and automate daily tasks. The most important step is laying the foundations to make the most of future developments. In this session, Nigel Davies will share practical AI applications you can use today and a roadmap to prepare for what’s ahead.
Nigel founded M-Power Software in 2007, a system designed to simplify and automate sign companies. He employs AI data scientists and has spoken on AI at FESPA events in Australia and the Middle East. As president of FESPA Australia, he brings decades of industry experience, having also founded an industrial printing company in Brisbane and a sign company in Mackay, QLD.
12:00 – 15:00pm
Registration, Rutherford Hotel Foyer
15.30-16.30pm
Annual General Meeting – Waimea Room, Rutherford Hotel
17:30pm
Transport Pick up at Rutherford Hotel
18:00-22:00pm
Welcome Event – Tour, Dinner and Drinks @ The Nelson Classic Car Museum
09:00-10:00am
Keynote Speaker, Nigel Davies
10:30-11:00am
Morning Tea, Waimea Foyer, Rutherford Hotel
11:00-12:00pm
From the Shop Floor – Industry Expert Panel, Waimea Room, Rutherford Hotel
12:00pm
Lunch, Waimea Foyer, Rutherford Hotel
13:00-16:00pm
Supplier Speed Networking, Maitai 1, Rutherford Hotel
16:30-20:00pm
NZSDA 60th Birthday Party – Whiskey Tasting and Dinner, Club Italia
9:30am
Transport Pickup at Rutherford Hotel
10:00-12:00pm
Traditional Signwriting Masterclass, Cutting Edge Signs, Nelson
12:00-12:30pm
Lunch, Cutting Edge Signs
12:30-14:00pm
Traditional Signwriting Masterclass, Cutting Edge Signs, Nelson
14:30pm
Transport Pick Up at Cutting Edge Signs
17:30pm
Pre-Dinner Drinks, Rutherford Hotel Foyer
18:30-22:30pm
Sign Display Awards of Excellence, Maitai Room, Rutherford