Some of New Zealand’s most influential science, business and policy figures will gather in Auckland next week to grapple with a question that has dogged the country for decades: How does New Zealand turn its ideas into lasting prosperity?
Digital and AI experts will share practical strategies to help businesses stay visible and competitive as AI transforms online search and customer behaviour.
We are all well aware of New Zealand’s aging working force. And it’s a tough reality to face that those who have really helped grow the organisation may no longer be up to the mark. It’s important to be respectful and put good faith at the centre of your decisions, but it’s just as important to consider whether job re-design, redeployment or even a broader restructure is what’s best for everyone involved. Join us at our half-day conference and we will help get you ready for the hard parts and talk about: Does the job still fit the person? The job has evolved, the worker must too Redeployment, mentors and trouble-shooters – Making the most of legacy knowledge Job design,
Every admin professional knows that being a stealth secret agent flying under the radar is often what it takes to get the work done. But the question is, how do you get through the 1000 requests, the piles of data and keeping others in the team fighting the good fight? Hear from our thought leaders Mai Chen, Rachael Gilligan, Ben Fish and Claire Louise-Chapman, who’ll discuss how to navigate a stellar pathway forward in your career. At the 7th Annual Admin professionals Conference, we’ll discuss the complexities of your work, where your role fits in an organisation, and how to stand out as the superstar multi-tasker that you are. Let’s expand your technical prowess and assemble your critical thinking, so
Finding ways to manage your diverse teams is something that can’t be found in a manual. How will you embrace and leverage the differences within your teams to drive growth and productivity? Martin Nichols, Head of Culture & Capability from Coca-Cola Amatil, will share their success story to an award-winning culture that recognises and embraces difference. Martin will break down the hurdles they had to leap with senior leadership, such as addressing stubborn biases and transforming the way management engaged with the idea of change. You will also hear from Lana West, Head of People & Culture for Beca, as she walks you through how listening to your people beyond the limits of their roles can benefit more than just
Help is at hand to tackle the hot issues surrounding labour shortages, shifting customer demands, evolving technology, political economics and so much more. It’s time to embrace visibility, traceability and agility to drive profitability! Intelligent supply chain is driving smarter, faster product delivery and improving the agility of tailored manufacturing. With supply chains having to take on a customer-centric approach with end-to-end visibility, the question on everyone’s mind is, “How do we achieve that?” Hear from Kiwi businesses driving innovation throughout their supply chain including ABB, ABE’S Bagels, Olivia Premium and the University of Auckland. They will discuss: Intelligent Contracting – End-to-end visibility, reducing risk and efficient flow of product while improving lead times and performances Mapping for rain or
This year’s summit at the Marlborough Vintners Hotel in Blenheim will focus on the power of diversity with a tight focus on how it delivers higher value outcomes. We have a terrific line-up of speakers addressing this theme including Kliener Perkins partner, Randy Komisar, who was such a hit at last year’s event. He was inspired to “Straight Talk for Startups” as a result. Check it out and register smartly for the summit here.
TEDxAuckland is back in Shed 10 on Queens Wharf to host its 2018 TEDx event on the 13th October. Speakers from across New Zealand and around the world will come together to share ideas worth spreading. Saturday 13th October: 9am – 8pm After party information to follow at a later date. The theme for this year’s event is Off-Piste: Venturing into uncharted territory. Going where no one where has gone before. Exploring new and innovative ideas. Think of this year’s TEDxAuckland as an ideas festival, celebrating new and unique ideas, local producers, and our city of Auckland. Shed 10 allows the innovative TEDxAuckland community to create a unique and memorable fixture on the waterfront. For speaker announcements, please follow TEDxAuckland
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Wednesday 11 November 2026 | 7:00am – 9:30am
📍 New Zealand International Convention Centre, 101 Hobson Street, Auckland
One week after the election, Ready to Rise returns for ‘After the Result’ to help Kiwi SME owners plan ahead for their next bold move, and hard-won growth. Get your tickets for this must-attend business breakfast.
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