Embark on a transformative journey with Kea and a distinguished panel of experts as we unravel the key trends that will shape the business landscape in the coming year. Join us for an insightful exploration into the dynamics of the economy, the escalating importance of sustainable practices, the ever-evolving tech landscape, including the rise of AI.

Our experienced and insightful panellists will cover the following:

Economic Outlook: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the current economic climate and projections for the year ahead.
Sustainability in Business: Learn how integrating sustainable practices can not only benefit the environment but also fortify your business's resilience.
Tech Trends and Innovations: Stay ahead of the curve with insights into the latest technological advancements including the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence and its potential impact on your business strategy.

This event will include

Interactive Q&A Session: Elevate your experience by actively participating in the Q&A session and gaining personalised insights from our panellists.
Drinks and Networking: Following the enriching discussions, unwind and connect with fellow attendees over drinks, fostering valuable connections and collaborations.
Prepare for an evening of enlightenment, interaction, and networking that promises to leave you inspired and well-connected.
Reserve your place now to ensure you don't miss out on this unique blend of knowledge-sharing and networking.

Meet our panellists:

Roger Dennis - Futurist and strategy consultant:

For over 20 years, Roger has helped leaders spot opportunities and mitigate risk in a fast changing world. Based in Christchurch, Roger is a regular speaker at events around the globe, where his foresight is prized by leaders, and his track record has been proven effective – in 2015 he co-authored a report that analysed the impact a pandemic would have on New Zealand’s supply-chain.

His work on foresight has been referenced in The Financial Times, Knowledge At Wharton, CNN, Australian Financial Review, among others.

Helen Robinson - Entrepreneur & Independent Director

Helen has almost three decades of business insights and experience across a range of sectors. Her personal mission is to ‘do good at scale’.

Alongside her role as a Director for Generate Kiwisaver, she is also on the board of NZ tech and is a NZTE Beachheads advisor. Helen is the former Managing Director of Microsoft New Zealand, the former Managing Director of Markit Group (now S&P Global) and founded Organic Initiative Ltd (Oi) She has also acted as a director for numerous organisations including MSN, Markit NZ, the New Zealand Defence Force, National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research (NIWA) and Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (now Auckland Unlimited).

Nick Tuffley - ASB Chief Economist

Nick is an experienced Chief Economist with a demonstrated history of working in the banking industry. Skilled in Economic Research, Banking, Econometrics, Financial Market Research, and Macroeconomics Nick has almost three decades of experience and has provided economic insights during some challenging times including the Global Financial Crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nick’s strength is his ability to communicate complex ideas in a readily understandable way. Under Nick’s leadership, his team has won three Forecast Accuracy Awards from Consensus Economics, and has a strong track record with their Official Cash Rate forecasts.