MoneyHub Business Summit 2025

MoneyHub Business Summit 2025
📍 Queenstown | 5–7 June 2025

Connect. Learn. Grow.
Join 100+ business leaders, innovators, and investors for a three-day summit designed to spark ideas, build lasting connections, and explore the future of business in Aotearoa.

🎫 What’s Included in Your Ticket:
• Access to all sessions, panels, and workshops
• Networking events across three stunning venues
• Food and drinks provided throughout
• Exclusive summit merch
• Discount codes for Queenstown accommodation

🗣️ Our Speakers - Coming soon! 
• Holly Bennett - Founder of Engage & Awhi (Government relations)
• Sam Stubbs - Managing Director at Simplicity
• Stanley Henry - CEO of The Attention Seeker
• Iona Bruce - COO of Mountain Club
• Shamubeel Eaqub - Economist
• Ben Crocker - Partnerships Manager at American Express
• Chanel Clark - Founder & Chair of The Marketing Club AU/NZ
• Matt B - Business Integrator, System Designer, and Expert on the Impact of Purpose Led CX
• Dan Xu - CEO of ElementX
• Maria Slade - Property editor at BusinessDesk
• Drew Knowles - Managing director at Drew Knowles & Co
• Lena Hesselgrave - Head of Product Marketing at AskNicely
• Paul Quickenden - Chief Commercial Officer at Easy Crypto
• Simon Leach - Senior Relationship Manager at Pathfinder Asset Management
• Martin Bottomley - Equities at Tiger Fintech
• Lauren Sanderson - Freelance Writer
• Ryan Mitchell - Founder of The Wedge
• Osman Lee - Founder of Mindshare Lab
• Mahesh Muralidhar - CEO of Phase One

🎤 Our Hosts: 
Michan Fukushima - Senior Product Manager Home Lending at Kiwibank
Douglas Shephard - Head of Strategy at MoneyHub New Zealand

⚡ Why You Should Attend:
• Top Speakers & Sponsors – Learn directly from industry leaders and valued partners like Tiger Brokers, Pathfinder, American Express, and Easy Crypto, all delivering insights designed to elevate your business and investing knowledge
• Actionable Takeaways – Walk away with fresh strategies, meaningful connections, and a sharper vision for growth
• Form Strategic Partnerships – Connect with like-minded attendees open to collaboration and long-term business growth
• Premium Experience – Enjoy curated content, excellent food and drink, and a relaxed atmosphere built for genuine learning and engagement

 🏨 Accommodation Perks: 
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at premium hotels. Discount codes will be shared after you book your summit ticket.

🕛 Full Event Schedule:

Day 1 – Welcome Drinks
Thursday 5 June | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
📍 Mountain Club Beach Street Lounge Bar  Ease into the summit with an evening of relaxed networking in Queenstown’s vibrant CBD. Enjoy complimentary food and drinks while soaking up panoramic views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables. A stylish, social start to the weekend ahead.

Day 2 – Conference Day
Friday 6 June | 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
📍 QT Queenstown (5th Floor)
The flagship event: a full day of inspiration, insight, and interactive sessions. 

Morning Sessions: Setting the Scene
• NZ Economic Outlook – Shamubeel Eaqub
• The Power & Reality of AI in Business – Keynote by Dan Xu, followed by a practical AI panel featuring Lena, Osman, and Ryan

Midday Sessions: Tools for Growth
• Brand Influence & Storytelling with Holly, Maria, and Stanley each giving presentations and then discussing together on a panel
• Community Building with Matt, Iona, Chanel, and Mahesh each giving presentations and then discussing together on a panel

Afternoon Sessions: Smart Investing
• Presentations from Tiger Brokers, Pathfinder, and Easy Crypto
• Investment Strategy Panel – Martin Bottomley, Simon Leach, Paul Quickenden and others

Closing Sessions: The Future of Business
• Futurist Keynote – Drew Knowles
• Future-of-Business Panel – Sam Stubbs, Shamubeel Eaqub, Lena Hesselgrave, and Drew Knowles hosted by Maria Slade
• AMEX presentation on the benefits of Business Credit Cards
• MoneyHub Editors' Choice Awards – Celebrating standout businesses and innovators, followed by drinks, food, and informal networking

Day 3 – Summit Finale
Saturday 7 June | From 10:00am
📍 Altitude Brewing
Wrap up the weekend with a lakeside session of craft beers, relaxed chats, and new connections. A chance to reflect, decompress, and leave energised for what’s next.