Kia ora physics community!

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We are excited to invite you to join us in Auckland for the 20th Conference of the New Zealand Institute of Physics, including Physikos, the New Zealand Physics Teachers Conference, to be held 1-3 July 2025. This event promises an engaging programme of cutting-edge physics research and innovative teaching practices.

Our venue will be University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau.

Conference website

Take this link to the conference website.

Key dates

Invited Speakers

We are pleased to announce the following invited speakers for NZIP 2025. Take this link to the Invited Speakers page for further updates.

Call for Abstracts & Workshops

Abstract & Workshop submissions are open
Deadline: Friday 4 April 2025

NZIP is calling to its members and members of the Physics community to submit abstracts/workshops for the 2025 conference. Submissions are welcome across all physics topics and interactive workshops for educators are encouraged. You will be able to choose from the following presentation types:

  • Talk (for presenting in the academic/general stream)
  • Poster
  • Workshop (for presenting in the education stream targeting secondary school educators)

Take this link to the submission page.

Registration is Open

We are pleased to invite you to register for the NZIP 2025 Conference. Take this link to the Registration page for more information about the fees and the link to register.

Including:

For New Zealand based secondary school teachers

You may be eligible for a funded registration (excluding dinner), courtesy of NEX funding from the Ministry of Education. This funding is applied and redeemed when registering. It is subject to availability as funds are limited. Please also note terms of acceptance detailed here in this letter about the support for you and your school – we ask that you share this letter and your intention to attend this conference, with your school.

Need support for travel, accommodation, or other expenses? 
Teachers can check out the PPTA Subject Association Grant. Members of PPTA can apply for a Grant up to $750 to attend a subject association conference or workshop. Subject Association Grants require pre-approval. This is so that you can have certainty that funding is available before you attend the conference. 
Read more about how to apply.

Sponsorship & Exhibition Bookings Open

Sponsorship packages and exhibition spaces are now available to be booked online.

Sponsorship of the NZIP 2025 Conference provides a unique opportunity for your organisation to show your support and raise your profile in the Physics community. We invite you to participate in the event as an active partner with a number of different sponsorship packages or exhibition space to select from. 

If you are interested in becoming a Sponsor or Exhibitor at NZIP 2025, take this link to request a copy of the Sponsorship & Exhibition Prospectus.

Special thanks to the following supporters

Event Partner

Supporting Sponsors