Teulo Talks: Live in Auckland

Teulo Talks LIVE: An Evening of CPD Learning, Insight & Conversation | Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | Spectra Café, 15 Customs Street West, Sky Lobby, PwC Tower Level 3/Commercial Bay, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010

Brought to you by Teulo and our wonderful collaboration partner, Insol.

Learn more about the event at https://www.teulotalks.co.nz

Join us for Teulo Talks Live — an evening designed to inspire, educate, and connect our incredible architectural and design community.

This CPD-accredited event brings leading voices in architecture together with a community of peers for learning, insight, and meaningful conversation.

Keynote Speaker: Matthew Farr, Populous

We’re proud to welcome Matthew Farr, Associate Principal and Architect at Populous, as our keynote speaker. With more than a decade of experience shaping major venues and precincts across Australia, Hong Kong, China, and South-East Asia, Matthew's portfolio includes the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong, and a range of high-performance and civic projects that emphasise user experience, sustainability, and design-led impact.

At Teulo Talks LIVE, Matthew will present Architecture Activated: How Architecture Shapes Cities, demonstrating how architecture can energise cities, connect communities, and influence lasting change.

The conversation of the night:

Architecture Activated: How Architecture Shapes Cities

Architecture at scale doesn’t just change skylines — it activates entire cities. In this keynote, Matthew Farr of Populous will explore how major sports and entertainment projects can become catalysts for economic growth, cultural connection, and lasting legacy.

Through global case studies, Matthew will share how venues like Kai Tak Sports Park and Climate Pledge Arena are designed to regenerate urban areas, foster inclusivity, and create enduring impact. He’ll also dive into the strategies, leadership skills, and cutting-edge technologies — from digital tools to AI — that make these complex, city-shaping projects possible.

What you’ll take away:

• How large-scale projects can promote economies, activate cities, and create new opportunities.

• Frameworks for designing venues that foster inclusivity, community, and long-term legacy.

• Strategies for integrating culture and place into urban-scale projects.

• Project leadership lessons for navigating complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.

• Insights into how digital technology and AI support legacy-driven outcomes.

20 NZRAB CPD Points: 5 Design | 5 Documentation | 10 Practice Management

2 LBP CPD Points

Guided Q+A

The conversation continues with David Ponting and Frances Young of Ponting Fitzgerald Architects, who will host an engaging Q+A session. With decades of combined experience and a reputation for balancing vision with precision, David and Frances will guide discussion that’s as practical as it is inspiring.

As a part of your ticket, you'll recieve an exclusive event t-shirt.
NOTE: Cut-off for receiving a t-shirt ahead of the event was Wednesday 12/11/2025. Limited t-shirts will be available on the night.