Reinvisioning Kāpiti Airport

Reinvisioning Kāpiti Airport

Electra Business Breakfast – B2B networking – Sponsored by Electra

Electra Business Breakfast is welcoming three Kāpiti visionaries who will pitch their idea for the Kāpiti Airport as a potential jewel in the crown of the Kāpiti region as a hub for multi-modal sustainable transport, innovation, and high-value job creation, all of which could underpin our future, as a world-class place to live, work and thrive.

These three believe Kāpiti has a unique opportunity to co-create a world-leading multi-use venture that reflects trends in sustainable aviation connectivity, avionics-based technologies, contemporary urban housing, environmental restoration, and community open spaces. They recognise the challenges presented by recent Productivity Commission and Climate Change Commission reports and respects the original owners and Tangata Whenua.

Join us to hear more about their vision. See you there! Book early to avoid disappointment.

COVID UPDATE

Electra Business Breakfast is keeping calm and carrying on in the hope that lock down will be short lived and we will be at AL1 or 2 by 1 Sept. Breakfast can operate at AL2 as long as bookings are below 100. Depending on the number of bookings for this Breakfast, there is a chance we may go over 100 so we have a plan in-place to use the Southward Theatre and spread guests out in the larger space if needed. If COVID prevents us from running, we will try to reschedule first and then cancel and transfer/REFUND tickets as needed. Breakfast operates using the Event Sector Voluntary Code. Stay home and stay safe.

Electra Business Breakfast is an independent networking programme that seeks to INSPIRE, CONNECT and ENGAGE where everyone is welcome.  There will be hand sanitiser and the COVID tracing code at registration, please do not attend if you are feeling unwell.  We recommend social distancing and turning on your Bluetooth, seating 8 per table and limited to 100.

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About the Speakers: Three Visionaries

Marcel van den Assum

Marcel is a Kāpiti Coaster and active start up (angel) investor and growth company director engaged in science and technology-based ventures led by innovators and entrepreneurs that create value for Aotearoa New Zealand. He serves on the Boards of Flick Electric, Wipster, Merlot.Aero and CropX(NZ), as well as Sprout Agritech (Tech Incubator) and NZ Growth Capital Partners, which seek to accelerate further capital and capability into the eco-system.

Michael McKeon

Michael grew up on the Kāpiti Coast and is a railway engineer with a background in leadership and engineering in structured, safety-critical environments, as well as in major programme concept and delivery. He works in railway engineering and maintenance, where operational and occupational safety is critical; every bit as rigorous and demanding as aviation. He has had life-long interest in aviation.

Katherine Corich

Raised in Kāpiti, Katherine is an entrepreneur; inducted into NZ Hi Tech Hall of Fame and named as a UK New Zealander of the Year and EY Master Entrepreneur of the Year. She is founder of internationally renowned consultancy Sysdoc, and Change Management tech start-up Serendata Insights. She serves as Chair of International Child Protection Charity It’s a Penalty and is director of MyWave AI. Committed to a sustainable future, Katherine is a Trustee of Pure Advantage NZ, and is on the Air New Zealand Sustainability Advisory Panel. She serves as a Non-Exec Director of the UK Civil Aviation Authority.