Are you set up to Lead & Succeed?

Surround yourself with motivated people striving to achieve their big ideas. Our unique approach brings together regional business achievers and leaders for a motivating, interactive and highly engaged event.

Drive Conference is a dynamic and interactive conference experience like no other

You’ll hear from inspiring local achievers, sharing their insights and knowledge around the central big ideas of:

Leadership

Growth

Innovation

9 May 2024

But it doesn't stop there. After each speaker, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions at your conference table, exchange ideas, and collectively decide on your personal action points. This unique format ensures that you not only gain valuable insights but also leave with a clear plan for applying them to make a real impact.

Get prepared to listen, discuss, decide, and be inspired about your Big Ideas at the Drive Conference 2024.

2024 Speakers

Mike Clark
  • Passionate and vibrant, Mike is a keynote speaker, business trainer and professional facilitator. His decades of experience training businesses shape his dynamic and engaging delivery. By adding value and empowering action, Mike’s driving goal is to maximise your potential.

Peter Allen
  • Peter specializes in governance development. The owner of Business Torque Systems Ltd, he collaborates with boards, employing board evaluations to facilitate transformative learning and development practices for his clients.

Lauren Parsons
  • NZ Speaker of the Year, Lauren is a Wellbeing Specialist, Author and TEDx Speaker with over 20 years experience. A dynamic and inspiring presenter, she specialises in helping leaders to thrive personally and help their teams thrive.

Dr Victoria Hatton
  • CEO of FoodHQ, a think-tank for sustainable food systems in New Zealand, Victoria specialises as a net-zero strategist, deeply passionate about agriculture and food. With over 15 years in climate change, she bridges science, policy, innovation, and advocacy.

Aaran McLeod
  • Aaran loves people and business, bringing optimism and curiosity to build and grow both. Great culture is paramount to any successful organisation. Aaran develops leaders to grow and foster workplace culture that people want to be a part of.

  • Nelson Harper, CEO & Founder of Precycle NZ, thrives on challenging the status quo, advocating for innovative solutions. He envisions a world where waste is minimized, leveraging his expertise in horticulture and engineering to drive sustainable change across businesses and communities.

Jim Seumanu
  • From ordinary guy with no experience to million-dollar annual turnover, Jim’s passion is education; teaching business and brand owners his secret recipes to create profitable and sustainable brands on the largest billboard in the world - Amazon.com.

  • Director of SME Collective, Scott helps small business owners achieve BIG things by guiding, challenging and supporting owners. Co-founder of BE360, Scott provides leadership and clarity; and prioritises wellbeing in life and work.

The Speakers.

Our eight regional speakers bring practical life-experience focused on our core areas of leadership, growth and innovation. The brief they have is to bring ONE BIG IDEA in their chosen area that will impact you to take action.

The Event.

Our unique format ensures that participants have time to discuss and review each speaker, take action points, network with their tables and leave empowered to take action back in their place of work.

Awapuni Function Centre

The Venue.

The Silks Lounge, Awapuni Function Centre is known as one of Palmerston North’s great venues. With exquisite food and plenty of parking, you’ll join 250 engaged and enthused business people for this exciting event.

Tickets

Drive Conference Admission
NZ$199.00

Admission to Drive Conference
Venue: Silks Lounge, Awapuni Function Centre, 67 Racecourse Road, Awapuni, Palmerston North 4412
Date: 9 May 2024
Registration: 8.30am for 9.00am start
Conference end: 4.30pm
Networking opportunity post-conference

Includes:

  • 8 Incredible Speakers delivering in their areas of expertise in Leadership, Innovation and Growth

  • Conference Workbooks

  • Networking opportunities between each speaker and throughout the day

  • Refreshments and Lunch (Let us know your dietary needs via the form which pops up when you press the “Get Tickets” button)

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— Multi-ticket discount

Purchase 2 or more tickets to receive a 10% discount.

Use the code MULTI at checkout.

  • Jeanine

    Objective: motivation to move forward with business plans

    Key Takeaway: Be clear about vision and purpose

  • Hamish

    Objective: Networking, information, collaboration

    Key Takeaway: Success is the pursuit of a worthwhile goal

  • Cedric

    Objective: Accountability

    Key Takeaway: Changing org chart by Ben Allomes (2019 Speaker)

  • Kate

    Objective: How to be a inspiring leader/motivator

    Key Takeaway: Importance of culture

  • Eloise

    Objective: Marketing

    Key Takeaway: Connection with other businesses/networking

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