12 JUNE 2024
GRAND MILLENIUM, AUCKLAND
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TRANSFORMATION THROUGH TRUST

The Corporate Affairs Summit is arriving in Auckland in June 2024.

The Summit congregates senior communications and corporate affairs executives for a one-day, cross-sector conference designed to unravel the complexity of operating in a world shrouded in uncertainty.

As an independent and closed event, the Summit hosts both speakers and delegates from across the national and around the world, facilitating networking and shared learning between key leaders of industry.

Why Attend

  • The Corporate Affairs Summit secures national and global speakers of unmatched quality and immense authority. Our attendees are charged with shaping the conversation, armed with an array of real-time engagement tools.
  • Every session is independently moderated to facilitate candid discussion and debate, and the programme is designed to provide attendees with valuable opportunities to connect in-person on the business that matters.

Gain Access

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Executive Learning Agenda
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150+ Corporate Affairs & Communication Executives
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20+ Executive Speakers
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7 Exclusive Keynote Addresses
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5-Star Networking Environment
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2024 Speakers

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Roger Sharp
Chief Sustainability & Corporate Affairs Officer

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Roger Sharp
Chief Sustainability & Corporate Affairs Officer

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Carly Orr
Executive Manager, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability

Suncorp New Zealand
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Carly Orr
Executive Manager, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability

Suncorp New Zealand
Carly Orr is an experienced communications and HR practitioner, across the finance, health, television and telecommunication industries. She’s currently leading the communication, government relations and sustainability functions at Suncorp New Zealand. For the insurance industry, climate change is being felt here and now, and Carly believes businesses need to work more closely with local and national government, agencies and community groups to ensure we’re making decisions today that support resilient communities in the future.
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Leela Gantman
Corporate Relations & Sustainability Director

Spark New Zealand
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Leela Gantman
Corporate Relations & Sustainability Director

Spark New Zealand
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Simon Kenny
Head of Communications

McDonald's New Zealand
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Simon Kenny
Head of Communications

McDonald's New Zealand
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Helene Toury
GM Corporate Affairs & Marketing

Downer
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Helene Toury
GM Corporate Affairs & Marketing

Downer
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Peter Jiang
Head of Public Affairs & Communications

Coca Cola Europacific Partners New Zealand
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Peter Jiang
Head of Public Affairs & Communications

Coca Cola Europacific Partners New Zealand
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Conor Roberts
Head of Corporate Affairs

One New Zealand
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Conor Roberts
Head of Corporate Affairs

One New Zealand
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Silke Marsh
Group Corporate Affairs Manager

Ryman Healthcare
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Silke Marsh
Group Corporate Affairs Manager

Ryman Healthcare
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Justin Barnett
Director of Communications

Education New Zealand
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Justin Barnett
Director of Communications

Education New Zealand
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Hannah Lynch
Head of Strategy & Corporate Affairs

Synlait Milk Limited
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Hannah Lynch
Head of Strategy & Corporate Affairs

Synlait Milk Limited
As Head of Strategy & Corporate Affairs for Synlait Milk, Hannah is responsible for the company’s strategy, communications, investor relations, government affairs and brand functions. She works to create, implement, and tell Synlait’s strategy across various channels, customers, and stakeholders. Hannah has an extensive background working in NZX and ASX listed environments, focused on strategy and transformation projects, crisis and issues management, shareholder activism and reputational management. Hannah was previously Head of Communications at NZX (the New Zealand stock exchange), and before this, she was a political journalist and financial markets and currency journalist.
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Karen Knott
GM Corporate Communications

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
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Karen Knott
GM Corporate Communications

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare

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  • 9:00 am
    Registration, Refreshments & Networking
  • 9:20 am
    Opening Remarks from the Chair
  • 9:25 am
    Opening Ministerial Address
  • 9:35 am
    Keynote
  • 9:55 am
    Outlook Session

    New Perspectives: The Changing Face of Corporate Identity

    • What does corporate trust look like within our current social, economic and political environment?
    • What tools are businesses leveraging to strengthen engagement across the scope of government relationships?
    • Advancing cultural fluency and advocacy: when is the best time for businesses to step in?
  • 10:40 am
    Keynote
  • 11:00 am
    Morning Refreshments & Networking
  • 11:30 am
    Partner Keynote
  • 12:00 pm
    Media Session

    Strategic Media Dialogues: Managing Agendas in a Polarised World

    • How are businesses responding to the biggest challenges and changes across our media environment?
    • What are the best modes to cut-through the noise of misinformation?
    • Regaining narrative control: How do you tell a compelling corporate story to the right audience at the right time?
  • 12:45 pm
    Keynote
  • 1:05 pm
    Lunch Welcome Remarks
  • 1:10 pm
    Lunch and Networking
  • 2:00 pm
    Platinum Keynote
  • 2:20 pm
    Impact Session

    Measuring Impact: Telling a Genuine Story Towards Progress

    • From AI to ESG: What are stakeholders expecting from corporate progress?
    • How do you effectively leverage the right data to keep pace with evolving regulation?
    • What strategies are at play for businesses trying to deepen government relations?
  • 3:05 pm
    Keynote
  • 3:25 pm
    Afternoon Refreshments & Networking
  • 4:00 pm
    Community Session

    Inspiring Trust: Securing Lasting Confidence from both Consumers and Employees

    • How are leaders decoding the both the pulse of their employees and the demands of the external world?
    • What strategic frameworks need to be in place to sustain digital trust in a hyper-digital age?
    • How do you combat both internal and external notions of tokenism when attempting to embed meaningful change?
  • 4:45 pm
    Keynote
  • 5:05 pm
    Closing Remarks from the Chair
  • 5:10 pm
    Networking Drinks Remarks
  • 5:15 pm
    Networking Drinks Reception
  • 6:30 pm
    Close of Day One
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Why Get Involved

The Corporate Affairs Summit is unparalleled in the level of delegates and speakers it attracts.

Our limited keynote and moderated panel speaking opportunities will embed you in this top-end business community. We also offer limited associated bespoke events, networking activations and branding opportunities.

Please reach out if you would like to discuss what these opportunities could look like for you.

 

Please note: Attendance at the Corporate Affairs Summit is strictly for in-house Corporate Affairs and Communications professionals.

Venue/Accommodation Details

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GRAND MILLENIUM

71 Mayoral Drive, Cnr Vincent Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

Click here for more information.

Pricing and Discounts

Early Bird Registration
(until 15/03/2024)
$749 + GST
$2247 + GST
Standard Registration
(from 16/03/2024)
$949 + GST
$2847 + GST

If you are a Vendor or Service Provider to Corporate Affairs professionals, please email zoeb@connectmedia.com to discuss your involvement.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Email: team@connectmedia.com
Tel: 61 2 8004 8590

 

We look forward to delivering this event for you.

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