The University of Auckland is excited to announce its return to Hamilton for the 2023 alumni networking event on June 21st. Our keynote speaker is Professor Helen Murray, a research fellow at the Centre for Brain Research at the University of Auckland and captain of the New Zealand women’s ice hockey team. She speaks on the topic of athletes and dementia – could there be a link?

What is happening inside the brains of our top contact sport athletes? Many are experiencing early-onset dementia and a progressive brain disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) that is associated with repetitive head injuries.

In this talk Professor Helen Murray will explore what we know about the brains of contact sport athletes and how this knowledge will help us unravel the mysteries of progressive brain disease.

Dress Code: smart casual

canapes and drinks will be served. 

Important note: photographs / video will be taken at this event by the University. If you don’t want to appear in any photos or video footage, please contact the events team at [email protected] 

Are you ready to take the first steps in your export journey? Or have you already entered an offshore market and are looking for advice to accelerate your growth? Join Kea for a fireside chat in Christchurch on June 14th to hear two of our World Class community Peri Drysdale and Hema Dey share their advice on exporting to the North American market. 

Peri Drysdale is an industry leader, innovator and champion of New Zealand fashion, natural fibre, and sustainable business practices. She was ahead of her time as a female CEO and sustainability champion when she founded Snowy Peak in 1981, later becoming Untouched World Ltd. Untouched World designs and produces high quality innovative luxury fibre blend knitwear which is subsequently exported to Europe, North America and throughout Asia and Australasia. She has a wealth of export knowledge and has more than 30 years of experience in the fashion industry. 

Hema Dey is the President and Chief Marketing Officer for Iffel International Inc home of SEO2SALES™, a full service interactive marketing firm based in LA. Hema has over 30 years’ of domestic and export marketing strategy experience. She specialises in helping businesses get visible on the internet, gain new customers and build trust currency. She also helps businesses with the digital side of exporting including with her proprietary process SEO2SALES™. Hema is back in Christchurch on holiday and is keen to share her up to date market knowledge with Kiwi businesses especially those in the manufacturing and technology sector.

The event will discuss a range of topics including;

• How to build and retain relationships with customers 
• How to tell your brand story and build high ‘trust currency’
• How to discover what part of your export journey is really important and what you shouldn’t worry about 
• How to use digital tools to ensure export success 
• How to utilise LA’s Free Trade Zone to your advantage

This is a must attend event for any business owner who wants insights, advice and information on the North American market. Following the panel discussion you will have the opportunity to ask questions so please come prepared. At the conclusion of the event there will be time for networking. Complimentary nibbles and drinks will be provided. 

Aotearoa’s biggest leadership and innovation summit is returning to Wellington June 8-9 at the brand new Tākina convention centre.

Join 1400+ current and future leaders from Aotearoa’s business, government and community sectors as we explore the big issues of our time, showcase what’s possible, and build ideas and skills for a more inclusive and sustainable future.

Get in early and your ticket gets you access to Festival-only events hosted by Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau and our special Impact Challenge Launch at Parliament hosted by Hon James Shaw, Minister for Climate Change.

Check out the full programme at: https://www.festivalforthefuture.co/2023-programme
Get your tickets at: https://www.festivalforthefuture.co/get-tickets
Live Stream option also available.

Will you step up for our future?

SME&E GROWTH

11-12 JULY 2023 | SHED 6 | WELLINGTON

Be sure to secure your spot at SME&E Growth! With only 250 tickets available, this is an exclusive opportunity to gain invaluable insights and strategies to grow your business. Whether you’re a new or established business, this event will help you achieve your goals and take your growth to the next level. Book your ticket now before they’re all gone!

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PROGRAMME

6 HEADLINE SPEAKERS

Our headline speakers have been in the trenches and know what it takes to build, scale, and grow your business from the ground up. They’re a dynamic group of business innovators, creative trailblazers, social change agents, industry leaders, and forward-thinking experts.

SME&E GROWTH

16 WORKSHOPS

Help grow your business successfully with our 16 hyper-focused workshops designed to meet your unique needs. Whether you require support in securing VC funding, integrating AI into your workflow, recruiting top talent, developing leadership skills, increasing sales, or expanding globally, SME&E Growth has got you covered. Our workshops are hosted by some incredibly knowledgeable fellow SME & Entrepreneurs who have walked in your shoes and know the challenges you are facing. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your business to the next level!

Are you looking to strengthen the culture in your business? Or are you interested in ways you can improve your leadership to set your team up for success? Join Kea and World Class New Zealand award winner Kaila Colbin in Christchurch for this exclusive leadership event designed specifically for Kea Connect customers and MSME business leaders. 

Kaila Colbin is founder and CEO of Boma and a Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator. She is a renowned and sought after international public speaker, having presented to more than 25,000 people about the exponential technological trends coming our way and how we can be more intentional, intelligent and courageous about the future. Kaila spearheaded the hugely successful SingularityU New Zealand and Australia summits and was formerly the curator and licensee for TEDxChristchurch in New Zealand and TEDxScottBase in Antarctica. She is a co-founder and trustee of the non-profit Ministry of Awesome and has extensive governance experience, including serving as chair of the New York-based Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts, and deputy chair of ChristchurchNZ and CORE Education Ltd. She also works with the Christchurch Crusaders to promote positive team culture through sport. 

This August, in partnership with Kea, Kaila will host a 90 minute workshop which will focus on key leadership skills for business owners and team leaders including;

• An introduction to leadership – what does it mean to be a leader?
• Toxic culture vs healthy culture
• What does it take to build a high performing team?
• Why it’s never too early to put good leadership practises into place

This event is perfect for all business owners no matter the size of your business, but is particularly aimed at those MSME’s who are wanting to get the edge in a competitive environment and startup founders who want to ensure accelerated growth within their business doesn’t create a toxic team culture. 

Following Kaila’s talk you will have the opportunity to ask questions so please come prepared. At the conclusion of the event there will be time for networking. Complimentary morning tea will be provided.