Inspire. Grow. Lead.

Join us for a full day of insight, inspiration, and impact at Manawatū's most energising leadership event. This gathering brings together eight powerhouse speakers from our region—each delivering one bold idea to challenge your thinking and sharpen your focus.

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.

If this excites you, register your interest today and join the early access list today!

Register for the early access list.

No commitment, no pressure — just register your interest and we’ll keep you in the loop.

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

What to Expect:

  • Actionable ideas from regional leaders

  • Real-time table conversations to explore next steps

  • A collaborative, energising atmosphere

  • Workbooks, lunch, and refreshments provided

Leadership

Growth

Innovation

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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.

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 engaged and enthused business people for this exciting event.

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  • "A rewarding day that reminded me that as a leader I need to make time to value culture within my team so we thrive. And mindset matters – I get to choose."

    – Alison Angel, General Manager, Massey Childcare Centre Inc

  • "Incredibly different and energising structure to standard conferences."

    – Angela Matthews, Senior Financial Adviser, The Advice Hub

  • "Great day. Worth every minute."

    – Bennie Erasmus, Service Manager, Mobile Mechanical Solutions

  • "The diversity of the speakers and the participants was very uplifting and interesting."

    – Bobbie O'Fee, ONLA

  • "Self-accountability, leadership and learning."

    – Brooke Ellery, Project Coordinator, Manawatu District Council

  • "Great day away from the office. Well done team."

    – Blair Emmett, Director, Mobile Mechanical Solutions

  • "Beneficial for personal development and, as a by-product, business development."

    – Campbell Greig, Owner, Ruahine Builders

  • "Inspirational speakers and very real stories that you can relate to."

    – Cara Day, Director, Building Blocks

  • "Thought-provoking – but filled with inspirational ideas to make a difference to my business and my life."

    – Catriona McKay, Chief Executive, The Horowhenua Company

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