WIPCE 2025
Themes & Programme

WIPCE 2025 will run from Rātapu (Sunday) 16th through to Rāpare (Thursday) 20th in Whiringā-a-Rangi (November) 2025. Upon the sacred land Takaparawhau that watches over the Waitematā harbour of Tāmaki Makaurau, the waters that shine and gleam in the sun beneath the foreboding and loving shadow of Rangitoto. The guardians of the sacred fires of Tuperiri, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, will formally welcome our guests to the shores of Aotearoa with the traditional Māori pōwhiri (welcome ceremony).

The four-day conference will include:

• A range of national and international keynote and inspirational global speakers from all Indigenous nations.
• Abstract presentations, with an Academic Committee appointed to ensure a robust selection is achieved. Only Indigenous voices will be selected. The final selection will be endorsed by the WIPCE International Council specific to their countries/nations.
• Knowledge cafe – allowing delegates to network and to be involved in discussion groups on subjects such as language revitalisation, Indigenous traditions, culture, and rights.
• Symposiums, such as those for kaumatua (elders) and rangatahi (youth).
• Panel discussions.
• Seminars and workshops.
• Poster sessions.
• WIPCE village, with an art exhibition and stalls to promote Indigenous art, crafts and artists.
• Designated areas for kaumātua (elders).
• Daily catering for delegates, including morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea.
• Cultural excursions featuring local marae, Māori schools, significant Māori sites, cultural and art organisations, attractions, and Māori and Pacific communities and businesses.
• Parade of nations, recognising all our manuhiri (visitors) to the conference.
• Cultural extravaganza and closing ceremony, a finale concert showcasing a selection of national and international performances.