A VIRTUAL CONGRESS
22-26 November, 2021
Covering the hot topics that matter
Following on from the highly successful online congress in 2020 EDNZ will host a virtual Congress again in 2021.
In recognising the need for people to 'congregate' and share their Covid 19 experiences, EDNZ will host a national online congress throughout the week of the 22nd November. Featuring three speakers and a panel session on each of the five days between the 22nd and 26th November, the focus will be on:
Day 1- Climate Change
Day 2 - Skills shortages and Immigration
Day 3 - Technological Shifts
Day 4 - Changing demographics
Day 5 - Supply Chains and Export Logistics
If you hail from any of the following communities you will find something to interest you during this event: economic development professionals, councillors and council officers, Chambers and central government representatives and officers, community not for profits.
The programme has been structured to allow delegates to check in and out of the congress as work schedules allow. All presentations will be recorded so should you miss anything a recorded copy will be available to you.
Registration fees
EDNZ Members: Individual $125
Organisations with 10 or less staff: $750
Organisations with 11 or more staff $1000
If you wish to take up either of the organisational options above please email info@economicdevelopment.org.nz.
Non EDNZ Members: Individuals $200
Organisations of all sizes - $2000
If you wish to take up either of the organisational options above please email info@economicdevelopment.org.nz.
(All values are GST exclusive)
Please note that registrations will close on 19 November, at 5 pm and that no refunds will be issued after the 12 November 2021
THE PROGRAMME
Monday 22 - Friday 26th November 2021
DAY 1 - MONDAY 22 November
Theme: Climate Change - Mitigation and adaptation
9 am - Welcome
9.10 am - Rachel Brown - CEO, Sustainable Business Network
9.40 am - Barbara Nebel - CEO, Thinkstep ANZ
10.10 am - Kelly Forster - Programme Director, He Waka Eke Noa (Primary Sector Climate Action Partnership)
10.40 am - Panel Session
Rachel Brown Barbara Nebel Kelly Forster
DAY 2 - TUESDAY 23 November
Theme: A hot topic - Skills Shortages and Immigration
9 am - Welcome
9.10 am - Nick Robinson, Director Strategy and Investment, Dairy NZ
9.40 am - Dr Ganesh Nana, Chair of Productivity Commission - speaking on immigration
10.10 am - Ruth Isaac, General Manager, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
10.40 am - Panel Session
Dr Ganesh Nana Ruth Isaac Nick Robinson
DAY 3 - WEDNESDAY 24 November
Theme : Technological shifts on the horizon
9 am - Welcome
9.10 am - Julie Gill, Chief Strategy & Commercial Officer, NZ Tech
9.40 am - Sam Huggard, Strategic Researcher, Etu
10.10 am - Mitchell Pham, Chairperson, NZTech & Digital Council for Aotearoa NZ.
10.40 am - Panel Session: Julie, Sam and MItchell
Julie Gill Sam Huggard Mitchell Pham
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DAY 4 - THURSDAY 25 November
Theme: Changing demographics - changing times
9 am - Welcome
9.10 am - Kevin Jenkins, Partner MartinJenkins
9.40 am - Donna Purdue, Chief Economist, Ministry of Business,
Innovation and Employment
10.20 am - Dr Shaun Hendy, University of Auckland
10.40 am - Panel Session
Kevin Jenkins Donna Purdue Professor Shaun Hendy
DAY 5 - FRIDAY 26 November
Theme: Supply Chains and Export Logistics during a pandemic
9 am - Welcome
9.10 am - Dr Tava Olsen, Deputy Dean Faculty of Business and Economics - Auckland University
9.40 am - Mark Singh, CEO/Founder, Kaptura Limited
10.20 am -
10.40 am - Panel Session
12 pm EDNZ Annual General Meeting
(For members only)
Dr Tava Olsen Mark Singh
EDNZ MEMBERSHIP
Individual membership for EDNZ has become even more appealing and affordable. Due to Covid - 19 a 12 month discount of $160 has been applied to the individual membership fee. If you are considering enrolling for the above event, or indeed any event offered by EDNZ consider becoming a member of EDNZ for just $220 and take advantage of the significant discount on fees for all events. 1.
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