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: James Pearce, Populous

We’re proud to welcome James Pearce, Senior Principal and Senior Architect at Populous, as our keynote speaker. Since joining Populous in 2010, James has worked on a number of projects around the globe including Kai Tak Sports Park, ICC Sydney, Philippine Arena in Manila, Datong Sports Park in China, KL Sports City in Malaysia and Queenstown Convention Centre in New Zealand. James also worked in Populous’ Kansas City office for three months on the design of the Los Angeles Convention Centre. James heads up the Populous’ innovation program with Asia Pacific, encouraging global collaboration, expertise and connection through our online sharing platform and tri-annual global innovation conference. James is passionate about fostering the culture of Populous, in particular driving innovation in design and knowledge management across offices, studios and teams. James was awarded the QBM Griffith University MBA Responsible Leadership Scholarship, allowing him to broaden his skills in team leadership and responsible design.


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, James Pearce 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, James 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!