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Associations BEYOND 2030

Lower Hutt Events Centre 3– 4 August 2026

Monday 3 August

8:00 AM
Pōwhiri followed by networking in the Exhibition Hall
8:45 AM
Welcome & Scene Setting
Why Associations Still Matter – Three Sectors, One Reality
9:30 AM
Generation Next
Jehan Casinader
10:30 AM
The Value Gap: What Members Expect vs What We Deliver
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Networking & Connection Break
12:00 PM
Practical Learning Streams
Stream A: Governance That Actually Works
John McKeefry, Govn365
Stream B: Communications & Engagement
12:40 PM
Practical Learning Streams
Stream A: How to Write a Submission That Actually Gets Read
Daniel Paul, The PR Company
Stream B: Running Better Webinars, Newsletters & Digital Touchpoints
1:25 PM
Plenary Session
Technology & AI in the Real World
Daniel Watson, Managing Director – VerTech
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Networking & Food Break
3:00 PM
Engaging and Communicating
3:30 PM
Sector Co-Design Panel Session
Succession, Sustainability, and Leadership Pipelines
4:15 PM
Closing Plenary (Day One)
Be More Trusted More Valuable More Human
Scott Wright, Human Identity Strategist, The HI Co.
5:15 PM
Conference Day One Concludes
6:30 PM
Exhibition Networking Reception
7:15 PM
Conference & Awards Dinner

Tuesday 4 August

8:30 AM
Plenary Session
Financial Sustainability: What Associations Can Actually Afford to Do
9:30 AM
Focused Leadership Conversations
Stream A: Leading a Small Association
Stream B: Leading a Larger Association
Stream C: Building Influence Without the Title
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Networking & Food Break
11:30 AM
The Situation Room
An interactive session where delegates will be placed into a live association scenario and asked to work through the issue as it unfolds.
12:30 PM
Practical Learning Streams
Stream A: Partnerships, Sponsorship & Non-Dues Revenue - Part 1
Kayne Franich, Membership Services Manager, Property Council New Zealand
Stream B: Member Engagement Beyond Events
1:00 PM
Practical Learning Streams
Stream A: Partnerships, Sponsorship & Non-Dues Revenue - Part 2
Kayne Franich, Membership Services Manager, Property Council New Zealand
Stream B: Volunteering, Capacity & the Hidden Price of Over-Commitment
Henry Cassin, Engineering New Zealand
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Final Networking Break
2:30 PM
Associations Matter – Towards 2036 Commitment
3:30 PM
Closing Keynote Speaker
Cam Calkoen, supported by Celebrity Speakers
4:30 PM
Conference Concludes


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