Programme

Friday 22 May 2026
1.00pm–4.30pm

  • 1.00pm-1.15pm

    Introduction to the event and key themes from the conference host.

  • 1.15pm-1.45pm

    What do we measure when we think of the economy and what are some emerging views on capitalism and alternative approaches to measuring the economy.

    Steven in conversation with Shamubeel Eaqub, Chief Economist at Simplicity.

  • 1.45pm-2.15pm

    Innovation is possible to address difficult issues we face in society – with many on the emergency housing list we need more houses. In this session we will hear from a range of experts on what innovation looks like in this area.

    Steven in conversation with:

    • Annie Wilson, Kainga Maha

    • Ali Hamlin-Paenga, Te Matapihi

    • James Palmer, Community Housing Funding Agency

    • Paul Gilberd, Community Housing Aotearoa

    • A guest from Responsible Investment Association Australasia

  • 2.15pm-2.45pm

    This is a session where we do not know who will be the panellists, but you can suggest people and vote for them here!

  • 2.45pm-3.15pm

    What do Startups need to consider to be set on the right pathway towards success, both at the beginning when developing IP and ideas, and then when looking to fundraise and scale.

    Steven in conversation with  Graham Scown, CEO of Ministry of Awesome, Martin Cudd, GM of Innovation Business and Growth at ChristchurchNZ, and two guests.

  • 3.15pm-3.45pm

    Picking up on the recent free book ‘Changing Paradigms’, just released with 25 essays, this session will consider how we might approach charity and philanthropy with innovative and blue skies thinking across several sectors including the Arts, Technology, Climate, and Mental Health.

    Steven in conversation with:

    • Bea Gladding from Te Wā,

    • Lani Evans from Fundsorter,

    • Izzy Fenwick from NZ Climate Foundation

    • Jay Geldard of E Tū Tangata

  • ‍ 3.45pm-4.15pm

    James hosts the podcast ‘Habits of High Performers’ and recently released a bestselling book of the same name. In this session we will be downloading some wisdom on this topic from James (for his Seeds episode, listen here).

    Steven in conversation with James Laughlin, Author of ‘Habits of High Performers’, available here.

  • 4.15pm

    Reflections on the day and what a connected community for impact might look like going forward, plus ideas for a follow up event.

Te mea ka taka te kākano ki te wāhi e tika ana ka tinaku, ā, ka pihi ake he tipu hou. 

If a seed falls in the right place it will germinate and a new seedling will sprout.