Speakers

Confirmed speakers for 2024

  • Andrew Tuck

    Jim Beam HomeGrown

  • Ariel Codde

    Toast Martinborough

  • Brenna McCann

    Dunedin Venues

  • Cathy Knowsley

    HiVis Events

  • Chris Kumeroa

    Global Risk

  • Damien Sprey

    AttendNZ

  • Elaine Linnell

    NZEA

  • Grant Smith

    Palmerston North Mayor

  • Isabelle Prosser

  • James McKee

    Ticketek

  • Jason Cameron

    Victory Events

  • Kylie Hawker-Green

    NZ Major Events

  • Loren Aberhart

    NZEA Chair

  • Meg Williams

    World of Wearable Art

  • Prue Daly

    NZICC

  • Rae Baker

    Flavours of Plenty Festival

  • Sarah Meikle

    NZEA Board Member

  • Shane Vuletich

    Fresh Info

  • Steve Armitage

    Hospitality NZ

  • Suzanne Porter

    TAFT/ WOMAD

In 2023, we featured over 40 speakers
including…

  • Adam Leslie

    212F

  • Adam McDonald

    Trademark Live

  • Andrea Nelson

    Women’s Cricket World Cup

  • Andrew Tuck

    Jim Beam HomeGrown

  • Anjelica Devoe

    Ticketmaster

  • Brandon Chik

    Wellington Regional Stadium Trust

  • Brenna McCann

    Dunedin Venues

  • Brent Eccles

    Eccles Entertainment

  • Caroline Harvie-Teare

    Venues Otautahi

  • Cathy Knowsley

    HiVis Events

  • Chris Randle

    Blerter

  • Claire Toko

    H3

  • Craig Gibson

    Sports Marketing Australia

  • Damian Nettmann

    Crombie Lockwood

  • Dave Wood

    Keynote speaker

  • David Benge

    TEG Live Pty Ltd

  • James McGlinn

    EventFinda

  • James McKee

    Ticketek

  • Jane Patterson

    FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™

  • Jared Ward

    Uno Loco

  • Jessica Vandy

    The Tenth Letter

  • Jim Fidler

    Crowd Management

  • Kat Burnett

    NZME

  • Kate Rodger

    Master of Ceremonies

  • Kevin Murphy

    NZEA Board Member

  • Kylie Hawker-Green

    NZ Major Events

  • Loren Heaphy

    NZEA Chair

  • Mark Pickering

    NZEA Board member

  • Matt Colston

    EY

  • Megan Dixon

    Auckland Stadiums

  • Michelle Hooper

    Women’s Rugby World Cup

  • Mike Ross

    LiveNation

  • Mikee Tucker

    Loop

  • Nelita Byrne

    Tauranga City Council

  • Rachel Froggatt

    IWG World Conference

  • Reece Preston

    iTICKET

  • Rohan West

    Tennis Auckland

  • Robin McDonnell

    Phantom Billstickers

  • Sam Cooper

    ClosedLoop

  • Sandra Goh

    AUT

  • Sarah Meikle

    NZEA Board Member

  • Shanelle Barrett

    SB Events

  • Stu Hartley

    EventCover

  • Toby Burrows

    Fabrik