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Shane Vuletich

Shane Vuletich

 
Founder, Fresh Info Shane Vuletich is the founder and Managing Director of economics consultancy Fresh Info. He has over 25 years’ experience designing research and evaluation frameworks to measure the impacts of tourism, major events, and business events in New Zealand. Shane has a first-class honours degree in Economics and a degree in Commercial Law, both from the University of Auckland.
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Hanna Wrigley

Hanna Wrigley

Hotel St Moritz
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Danny Schroder

Danny Schroder

Venues Ōtautahi
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Dr Lucy Hone and Dr Denise Quinlan

Dr Lucy Hone and Dr Denise Quinlan

Dr Lucy Hone and Dr Denise Quinlan
are founding directors of the NZ Institute of Wellbeing and Resilience, authors, professors, and internationally acclaimed speakers. Lucy’s Ted Talk has had over two million views and was named in the top 20 TED Talks of 2020, alongside Bill Gates. Lucy and Denise will present an engaging and thought-provoking presentation on thriving through uncertainty and building teams that perform well under pressure.
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Fiona White

Fiona White

 
Engagement Partner, Immigration New Zealand Fiona is an Engagement Partner with Immigration New Zealand in the Stakeholder Engagement team in the Customer Branch. The Stakeholder Engagement team works with various sectors to help them understand and navigate the Immigration System effectively, efficiently and compliantly. Equally working together to bring valuable insights and intelligence that will ultimately help Immigration New Zealand create a better customer experience. Fiona was previously Relationship Manager, Sectors and Skills for the lower North Island, and an Investment Relationship Manager in the Investor Migrant Attraction team.
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Claire Steele

Claire Steele

Claire is the Member Relationship Manager at BEIA.
Member Relationship Manager
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Patrick Dault

Patrick Dault

 

Wednesday 19 June | 1215 - 1230

 As Destination and Tourism manager with Development West Coast, my role is to enable the community vision for tourism into reality. Working with tourism operators, mana whenua, DOC and wide industry, we stive to build a sustainable tourism industry that enriches communities and visitors. In doing so, we co-create with industry, and stakeholders, to define the region’s proposition for the Business Events segment, and most importantly what does this mean for visitors and local communities.
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Portia Foley

Portia Foley

 

Thursday 20 June | 1215 - 1230

 Marketing & Events Executive – Toitū Envirocare Portia Foley is a passionate marketing and events professional with a focus on sustainability and the carbon sector. As the Marketing and Events Executive at Toitū Envirocare, Portia works to engage and educate New Zealand businesses on how to navigate the transition towards a low carbon economy, ultimately protecting our precious natural environment. Portia has created and delivered numerous Toitū net carbonzero events, undergoing audit and certification processes. This hands on experience has highlighted first hand opportunities for emission avoidance and measurement streamlining.
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Martin Sirk

Martin Sirk

 
Founder, Sirk Serendipity Martin Sirk founded the strategic consultancy Sirk Serendipity in 2019. His areas of expertise and interest include meeting design, association strategy and development, social and economic impact of meetings, destination marketing, networking theory, and the future evolution of the meetings industry. He is a frequent media commentator, event designer and moderator in all these areas. Major clients include Global Association Hubs Partnership, advising Brussels, Dubai, Singapore and Washington DC how to assist international associations in achieving their strategic goals, as well as tech start-ups, international associations and meetings industry companies. From 2002 to 2018, Martin was CEO of ICCA, the International Congress and Convention Association, and prior to that, he held senior positions with Hilton International, Brighton and Hove City Council, and the British Tourist Authority, working and organising meetings in all regions of the world.
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Jeanine Smitz

Jeanine Smitz

Tākina Events
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Jacqui Maguire

Jacqui Maguire

Jacqui Maguire
Clinical Psychologist Jacqui Maguire is one of New Zealand's key science communicators, providing authentic and relatable thought leadership on global mental health and wellbeing issues. Bringing her scientific knowledge of wellbeing to life, Jacqui translates the evidence into practical strategies that support people to optimise their wellbeing, work and relationships. Her entrepreneurial history and business acumen make her a keynote favourite, and she is known for engaging a diverse range of people, including those who may be sceptical of the benefits of psychological interventions. Jacqui is TVNZ's go-to psychologist and a regular contributor to Stuff, NZ Herald, Radio New Zealand and Newstalk ZB. She is also the founder of the #1 ranking Mind Brew podcast, where she has interviewed some of the world's leading psychologists. Her career has been anchored in corporate wellbeing. Jacqui works closely with clients to understand the unique needs of their organisation and develop tailored programmes to best fit. She draws on both her psychological and business expertise in this process, making sure her services are both effective and delivered to a high standard; lifting organisational performance by developing the resilience and wellbeing of employees.
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Kate Drury

Kate Drury

Kate is the Exhibition Manager for Meetings
Exhibition Manager
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Asheel Bharos

Asheel Bharos

 

Thursday 20 June | 1425 - 1440

 Asheel is a Partner at Matley Chartered Accountants with 17 years of experience.

He has a diverse professional background with a lot of experience from New Zealand and overseas servicing businesses of all sizes from sole traders to FTSE250 listed companies. His experience includes tax compliance, business advisory services, financial due diligence, governance, and helping international companies do business in New Zealand. Asheel has held senior positions at PwC, ANZ, BDO, BakerTilly Staples Rodway, and led the New Zealand operations of TMF Group (a multinational professional services firm). He is a member of the Institute of Directors (IoD). Asheel’s expertise includes assisting conference organisers and multinational companies with their GST obligations in New Zealand. The largest successful GST claim to date was arranging for a GST refund of over $200,000 for an incentive conference held in New Zealand.
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Karen Witham

Karen Witham

 

Wednesday 19 June | 1235 - 1250

 Conference and Events Manager at Business Events Southland Karen is a dedicated advocate for showcasing Southland and Fiordland as premier conference and incentive destinations. With a wealth of experience and a passion for the region's unique offerings, Karen is committed to sharing her deep local knowledge and insider insights. Join her for an immersive journey into the unparalleled beauty, charm, and potential for unforgettable events.
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Susan Sawbridge

Susan Sawbridge

 
Managing Partner, Daylight Ltd Sooz is a Managing Partner at Daylight, a consultancy which specialises in the visitor economy: major events, business events, tourism, international education, and especially where they come together. Focused on strategy and strategy implementation, Daylight enjoys interesting and meaningful work with good people in great places. Sooz has spent more than 20 years in events and tourism. As Manager NZ Major Events she led government’s role in events such as the FIFA Women's World Cup, Rugby World Cup, Women's Cricket World Cup, World Choir Games and America's Cup. Sooz has also held Stakeholder Relationship, Event Prospecting and Convention Bureau roles for Auckland. Since that early stint in bureau-world, Sooz has always sought ways to link business event and major event opportunities.
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Jessica Langelaan

Jessica Langelaan

Destination Queenstown
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Georgina Torrington

Georgina Torrington

Brook Serene Boutique Hotels
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Arna Wahl Davies

Arna Wahl Davies

 

Wednesday 19 June | 1420 - 1435

 Director, Client & Communications Manager, Composition

Arna’s love for conference management starts with the long lead-in times that allow for careful preparation through to the excitement that increases exponentially as the opening day grows closer. It also includes the feverish yet organised buzz that occurs during the event; and finally, the satisfaction gained afterwards from knowing she has fulfilled her client’s expectations. Arna has been involved in the hospitality, event management, and professional conference organising industry for over 20 years. After a career as a chef, she refined her event management skills within one of New Zealand’s largest professional conference companies, before stepping out on her own to start Composition, with Nerida Ramsay. She sees her role as providing a path and a structure for her clients to build their event around. She is energetic, keeps things on track, is a leader when required and calls on her natural unflappability to find solutions to problems, quickly and professionally.
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Cameron Hayes

Cameron Hayes

 

Thursday 20 June | 1445 - 1500

 Marketing Manager Sustainability Pou Ārahi Māori, Tourism New Zealand Cam Hayes is a tourism marketer passionate about using the power of storytelling to affect positive change. As Marketing Manager Sustainability at Tourism New Zealand, Cam has the privilege of working on a special kaupapa called Tiaki – Care for New Zealand.
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Sarah O'Connell

Sarah O'Connell

 
Director, Soul Works Sarah O’Connell and her team at Soul Works exist to ensure delegates and teams stay well whilst at business events. From the delivery of keynote topics with a particular focus on wellbeing to installing reset rooms at conference venues. To leading breathing and chair yoga and supplying therapeutic massage sessions at events. Sarah has a background as a PCO, Event Manager as well as time with the Christchurch Bureau. More recently she acquired and grew NZ’s leading occupational health and safety company until its offshore sale in 2018. Sarah owns Soul Studio Yoga. She leads and runs Soul Community Trust Otautahi. Speaker, Managing Director, Certified Board Member, Business Coach, MC and studying to be a trauma sensitive specialist. She is proud to be the first NZ yoga and wellness business owner to lead her team through the BCORP certification process – managing and measuring the businesses social and environmental impact. She has just recently been nominated and in the running for the Exercise NZ Sports Leadership Award for 2023.
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Loric Wang

Loric Wang

Business Events Industry Aotearoa
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Gillian Officer

Gillian Officer

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre
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Oscar Cerezales

Oscar Cerezales

Oscar Cerezales
Oscar Cerezales, born in Barcelona and based in Singapore, has more than 25 years of experience in this industry. Oscar currently works at MCI Group as Chief Strategy Officer. MCI Group is dedicated to empower corporations, associations and governments to activate their employees, channel partners, customers and members. Creating face-to-face, hybrid and digital experiences. With 61 offices, different brands (Dorier being one of them) in 31 countries and 2,500 talents, MCI organizes more than 7,000 events per year. Also, Oscar is chair of the Professional Convention Management Association Advisory Board, Board member of Saceos, founder of MPI Chapters (Meetings Professional International), ex Latam Board member at SITE. Oscar has been a professor at universities in Barcelona, London, and Milan. In addition to collaborating with various industry publications and curates several industry conferences.
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Natalie Fulton

Natalie Fulton

 

Wednesday 19 June | 1440 - 1455

 Trade Manager Business Events International - Americas

Natalie Fulton is a seasoned professional in the tourism and events industry, currently spearheading business events strategy for the Americas at Tourism New Zealand. With a focus on engaging planners in the incentive market, Natalie brings a wealth of experience from her diverse background. She’s held pivotal roles at renowned establishments such as PRA Destination Management, Warner Bros. Studios, Cirque du Soleil, Hyatt, and House of Blues, where she honed her skills in event sales and management. Natalie's passion for hospitality led her to pursue a degree in hotel administration at Cornell University. Based in Los Angeles, she combines her knowledge with a creative flair to drive impactful strategies, making her a valuable asset in the global events landscape. She also sits on committees within both SITE and MPI to gain insight and give back to the industry.
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Mickey Shepherd

Mickey Shepherd

Waka Pacific Trust
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Penny Neilson

Penny Neilson

 

Wednesday 19 June | 1500 - 1515

 Penny Neilson has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality, retail, and tourism industries. For the past ten years, she has been actively involved in the business events sector. Her journey includes roles such as the Functions and Events Coordinator at Toitū Otago Settlers Museum and Lan Yuan Dunedin Chinese Garden. Penny’s expertise extends to regional events funding and destination management projects, which she worked on during her secondment to Enterprise Dunedin. In her current role as the Business Events Lead, Penny is passionate about promoting Dunedin as a thriving business events destination. Dunedin, often hailed as one of the world’s great small cities and NZ’s ‘wildlife capital’, offers a unique blend of history, character, and stunning landscapes. Here’s why Dunedin is not only a great place to live but also an enticing destination for visitors, students, workers, and investors: heritage, educational excellence and entrepreneurial spirit, and a thriving culture with stunning natural and built environs.
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Morgan Bragg

Morgan Bragg

Ilt Stadium Southland
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Edward Kwek

Edward Kwek

 

Wednesday 19 June | 1520 - 1535

 Edward is a seasoned professional in the field of business events and tourism, currently serving as the Trade Manager for Business Events in South East Asia at Tourism New Zealand. With a career spanning over three decades, Edward has garnered extensive expertise across various sectors within the tourism and hospitality industry. In 2015, Edward embarked on his journey with Tourism New Zealand, where he plays a pivotal role in driving incentives and trade initiatives, contributing significantly to the promotion of New Zealand as a premier destination for business events. Prior to his tenure with Tourism New Zealand, Edward held the position of Regional Director for South and Southeast Asia at the Melbourne Convention Bureau. Edward's diverse professional background encompasses roles in various industries. His experience as head for the tourism course in a business school reflects his commitment to nurturing the next generation of tourism professionals.

With his wealth of experience and unwavering dedication to the tourism industry, Edward continues to be a driving force in promoting New Zealand tourism and fostering sustainable growth in South East Asia and beyond.
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Natasha Hislop

Natasha Hislop

Agrodome/National Kiwi Hatchery
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Steven Dixon

Steven Dixon

 

Wednesday 19 June | 1600 - 1615

 Steven Dixon took the role of General Manager Qualmark in November 2021 after returning to New Zealand from over 10 years offshore.

Prior to his current role, Steven held senior roles with Tourism New Zealand in Asia leading a team of marketers as Tourism New Zealand’s Trade Marketing Manager Asia, Regional Manager South and Southeast Asia where he oversaw TNZ’s activity across trade, marketing, public relations and stakeholder engagement. Steven also worked in Tourism New Zealand’s Los Angeles office as the Business Events Manager driving visitors from the high value business events sector in the North American markets. Before joining Tourism New Zealand, Steven worked in the hospitality and tourism industries in marketing, management and development roles both in and outside of New Zealand.

In addition to his current home of New Zealand, Steven has lived in Singapore, England, Japan, Taiwan, and the USA.
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