Next Fest 2025

Next Fest – innovation x sustainability x scale

Next Fest is a high-energy, disruptive festival across multiple venues, designed to ignite innovation, forge connections and make change happen. It’s Aotearoa New Zealand’s premier gathering for sustainable business leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers.

In one dynamic day, be inspired by big-stage keynotes, unpack how-to's and connect with the brightest minds in business. 

Meet entrepreneurs with market-ready solutions to cut carbon, reduce waste, regenerate nature and create social value. Plus leaders, investors and policy makers ready to back them.

Discover partnerships and intelligence that turn sustainability challenges into competitive advantages.  And leave with the momentum to scale impact-driven innovation.

Festival highlights:

• Global perspectives from thought leaders like influential environmental journalist George Monbiot

• Fresh ideas - from finance to energy and AI to nature regeneration, explore the trends shaping the future

• Practical solutions - tools and tactics you can apply to your business right now

• Powerful connections to the innovators, investors and doers who can help you make it happen

• Interactive experiences – from an innovation showcase to pop-up pitches, export opportunities and the Sustainable Business Awards - all in one dynamic festival.

One day. Multiple pathways. Real outcomes.

Invest in the Fest. Because you can’t afford to miss what’s next.

A special thanks to our principal partner, NZI, without whom this event would not be possible.

And to our event sponsors and supporters, Auckland Council, Southbase Construction, Ecotricity, and Exhibit Group.

Early bird discount: $200.00. Contact us for bulk purchase discounts of 2 or more tickets.