Tracey is a Director and Owner of Conference Innovators (CI) - a leading New Zealand Professional Conference Organiser (PCO) with offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Founded in 1994, CI specialises in the full-service management of conferences and events throughout Australasia - delivering memorable, rewarding and enjoyable events for 25 to 3,000 delegates. Tracey is a member of the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) and CI is a BEIA Approved PCO and member of the Auckland Convention Bureau, Business Events Wellington and ChristchurchNZ. Tracey has been a strong contributor to the New Zealand tourism and events industry, always taking an active role in tourism and convention associations throughout his career. With his extensive experience in the sector, Tracey specialises in putting together feasibilities for international conference bids. As the winner of the 2019 BEIA Outstanding Contributor Award, Tracey is passionate about the New Zealand business events sector and is committed to its success.