Beggs said Antarctica New Zealand wanted to do more than just cut a cake to mark the milestone.
"We wanted to celebrate our history and success at Scott Base, but we wanted to use the anniversary to draw attention to the significance of Antarctica, how the continent is changing, and the impact this has on the rest of the world.
"Global warming means our scientific work in Antarctica is more important than ever before; what happens to the Ice over coming decades will effect the entire global population."
To highlight the issue, Antarctica New Zealand is hosting TEDxScottBase - a series of talks from 10 internationally recognised speakers.
They include award-winning Kiwi musician Gin Wigmore, US astronaut Dr Dan Barry, who has logged more than 734 hours in space, and Ashlan Cousteau, a veteran US journalist, environmental advocate and granddaughter-in-law of French documentary-maker Jacques Cousteau.
These were recorded at Scott Base and will be broadcast online this Sunday.
Beggs said the team at Scott Base was also preparing a more low-key but fitting celebration.
"They're having a 1957-style morning tea, complete with lamingtons, cheese rolls and pigs in blankets.
"Back in 1957 such morning teas were usually enjoyed with a flask of beer but we're subbing that out for a pot of Milo."
Antartica New Zealand is also hosting a number of those who were on the early expeditions to Scott Base at a dinner in Christchurch.
"These are our Antarctic pioneers if you like. Their stories are amazing and inspiring and we have no doubt we'll enjoy hearing them all."