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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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
— Multi-ticket discount
Purchase 2 or more tickets to receive a 10% discount.
Use the code MULTI at checkout.
