SPEAKERS
Master of ceremonies (MC)
Miriama Kamo
Miriama Kamo (Ngāi Tahu/Ngāti Mutunga) is a celebrated broadcaster, acclaimed author, environmental advocate, and cultural leader.
A familiar face in Aotearoa’s media landscape, Miriama is the long-standing host of Māori current affairs programme Marae and a former host of TVNZ’s Sunday, as well as a trusted presence across many of the network’s news programmes. Her journalism is marked by integrity, depth, and a strong commitment to elevating underrepresented voices.
Keynote speakers
Shamubeel Eaqub
Shamubeel Eaqub is an influential economist who makes the complexities of economics both easy and engaging. Currently, he serves as the Chief Economist at Simplicity, bringing over two decades of experience.
His career has seen him contribute his expertise at leading institutions, including ANZ Bank, Goldman Sachs JBWere, NZIER, Sense Partners, and now Simplicity.
Dr Ellen Joan Ford
Dr Ellen Joan Ford is terrifyingly ambitious about improving the working world for people and for organisations.
As a leader, researcher, military veteran, international speaker, TEDx speaker, facilitator, consultant and parent, Ellen draws on her research and practical experiences to drive organisational outcomes such as improved retention, productivity, engagement, well-being and ultimately, profit, by enhancing inclusive leadership capabilities and workplace culture. Her keynotes and workshops are full of practical takeaways.
Doug Griffiths
Doug Griffiths is a wildly popular community strategist and author of two best-selling editions of 13 Ways to Kill Your Community. He has supported, guided and inspired hundreds of communities to create effective change. Whether through speaking and presentations, or through advising and consulting, he is dedicated to helping communities across North America find their own pathway to success.
He grew up on a ranch outside a small town where he learned the value of hard work, critical thinking skills, and the value of community. That background led him into politics, but he insists he has since been through rehab and is fully recovered.
Angela Parquist
Angela is the founder of People Before Paper and a change architect, strategist, leadership coach, and facilitator specialising in change leadership and organisational performance.
With a decade in senior leadership within local government, and an earlier career in corporate insurance ... Angela brings deep experience in complex, highly regulated environments. She understands the realities leaders face ... balancing governance, accountability, and sustained performance while navigating constant change.