DayBreak Festival of Innovation 2027

DayBreak is a one-day event designed to challenge thinking, shift perspective and deliver real 'Wait... What? Wow!' moments

Expect world-class professional development with a mix of expert speakers, interactive workshops and networking. Whether you're thinking about projects, communications, policies, strategies, systems or businesses, DayBreak will help you get ahead of what’s coming.

DayBreak’s programme is designed to give you:

-        practical tools, insights and ideas, as well as the confidence and clarity to take the next step.

-        the opportunity to meet other forward-thinking people.

-        the push to shape your future.

Join us and go from ‘Wait…’ to ‘Wow!’ in just one day.

View full programme here – brief overview below

Earlybird tickets are limited and will sell out

Register now to secure earlybird tickets at just $185 – (GA is $260).

Bring your team – group pricing available ($160 each for groups of 5+). Tickets are transferrable, so you can share with your colleagues.

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Brief programme overview

Keynote: The Future Is a Team Sport - How networks help us thrive in uncertain times

Speaker: Victoria Mulligan, futurist & network scientist

Panels

Tauranga 2036: Building Sustainable Systems

Tauranga 2036: Building The Next Generation of Business and Innovation

Workshops

Bridging the Generation Gap: Attracting, Engaging and Retaining Emerging Talent

Session lead: Nicole Hoeata, Growth Hungry

The Story Strategy: Crafting Strong Stories That Shape Culture, Strengthen Support and Shift Sales

Session lead: Vince Ford

Workshop: Business and Social Impact: Creating Shared Value for the Community and the Region

Session lead: Jonanthan Ng, Holland Beckett

Stitching the Digital Journey Together with Data

Session lead: Peter McHannigan, RUSH Digital

Understanding Customers: Creating Successful Products, Projects, Policies and Programmes

Session lead: Jonanthan Prince, Caliber

View full programme and speaker bios here

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