Join 400 highly motivated entrepreneurs, business decision makers and high performers inspired by industry pioneers in technology, innovation & well being. Get insights into the future of business, the innovations & emerging technologies impacting the way we work & live. You will come away with actionable ideas, new business opportunities, and new contacts for your innovation journey.
The Schedule
Wednesday 20 November 2019
Cordis Hotel, Auckland CBD
9:00 am
Registration
9:30 am
Welcome by M2 Editor, Andre Rowell
9:45 am
“Did you know that the way you breathe affects the way your brain thinks and your body functions? I’ll show you techniques to stop burnout and create optimum human function” – Sarah Laurie, Breathe Expert
10:10 am
“How I’m turning waste plastic into 3D printed electric cars” – Ira Munn, CEO Ierospace Industries
10:35 am
“I built the world’s first brand strategy in a box which allows start ups and small businesses to develop robust business strategies at a fraction of the cost” – James Hurman, Founder & CEO, Storytech
11:00 am
Coffee break & networking
11:25 am
“Did you know the global Esports industry is worth over $140 billion with 27% year on year growth, in New Zealand there are 1.2 million participants versus 115,000 in rugby?” – Duane Mutu, Co-Founder, Letsplay.live
11:50 am
“How to build a global software company with offices in NZ, AU, USA, CA & UK, with 250 staff and 25,000 customers, in 150 countries, in just 9 years” – Vaughan Fergusson, Founder of Vend
12:15 pm
“How do you create innovative companies with global impact from New Zealand?” – Kaye-Maree Dunn, Founder, Indigital Blockchain
12:40 pm
Lunch
1:40 pm
“I was given a year to live, I found cutting edge cancer treatment in Boston, raised $1M to treat myself and now I’m working to bring it to New Zealand” – David Downs, General Manager, New Zealand Trade & Enterprise
2:15 pm
“Here’s the future of Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality” – Sam Ramlu, Founder, Method
2:50 pm
“I’ll share insights into new ways of working, deep vs shallow work and how technology is an enabler to help people be more productive and effective” – Sarah Bowden, One Commercial Partner & Small, Medium & Corporate Director, Microsoft
3:10 pm
Coffee break & networking
3:30 pm
“Empowering New Zealand companies with transformative opportunities to reach global customers” – Pier Smulder, Alibaba Group
4:05 pm
To be confirmed
4:30 pm
Networking Cocktail Party
6:00 pm
Close
Speakers
Pier Smulder
New Zealand Country Manager, Alibaba Group
As part of the Global Business Team, Pier Smulder works across Alibaba businesses supporting their activities in New Zealand with a focus on helping New Zealand exporters build brands in China and tourism enterprises and retailers reach more Chinese travellers in New Zealand. He holds a BA from Brown University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Vaughan Fergusson
Founder & Director of VEND
Vaughan Fergusson was EY’s Tech Entrepreneur of the Year in 2014 and is the co-founder of The Pam Fergusson Charitable Trust running initiatives to transform education like OMGTech!, Voluntari.ly and inawe.co.nz setting up an enviro-tech centre in the middle of the bush in Raglan. Every year Vaughan does an impossible challenge, something to take him out of his comfort zone, like running 1,000km, learning to sing to get a paid gig in front of 100 people or cycling around the world in 80 days.
Sarah Bowden
One Commercial Partner & Small, Medium & Corporate Director, Microsoft
Sarah Bowden is responsible for the overall strategy, sales, marketing and partner programs for Microsoft’s SMC customer and partners ecosystems in New Zealand. Sarah is very passionate about helping New Zealand businesses be even more successful, whether it’s through leveraging technology to optimise their operations, create new products and services or driving change through marketing and business strategy.
David Downs
General Manager, New Zealand Trade & Enterprise
David Downs works with the technology sector to help fast growing tech companies grow internationally, and leading a cross-government project for the agritech sector. David regularly presents and gives talks on his cancer journey and on the power of positive thinking and optimism.
Sarah Laurie
Breathe Expert
Sarah has widely researched some of the biggest challenges we face in the 21st century – stress, change, energy, increased workload and globalisation. She has written three best-selling books; Change your Life, From Tired to Inspired and Stress Less. She believes people are biologically designed to be awesome at what they do, and live healthy, happy lives. Yet current workplace pressures mean we’ve become disconnected from how to.
Ira Munn
CEO of IEROSPACE Industries International
Ierospace Industries are developing 3D printed electric vehicle kits using recycled plastics. Ierospace’s present effort is the Drop, a single-seater, weather-protected, three-wheeled, electric vehicle kit buildable in less than twenty hours with an estimated range of over 321km. Ierospace merged with Los Angeles-based technology company R.E.P.S. Inc. in 2017.
Duane Mutu
Co-Founder & Director of Letsplay.live
James Hurman
CEO & Founder, Storytech
Storytech is a ‘brand strategy in a box’ digital platform for startups and small businesses. He is also the founder of Toothcrush, a subscription service shipping eco-friendly bamboo toothbrushes to thousands of subscribers across New Zealand, Australia and the US. James also authored 2 books, Boy and the Lemon which a story that teaches kids the scientific principles of being lucky and The Case for Creativity which is about the data showing that when businesses are more creative, they’re more successful.
Sam Ramlu
MD, Method, M Theory
Sam is a proven thought leader, storyteller and creative technology innovator. She has spent over 20 years finding awe-inspiring ways to bring stories and experiences to life, starting with digital and extending into exhibitions, and augmented and virtual reality. Passionate about creating authentic experiences, Sam sees technology as a driver and enabler for creative ideas that truly connect with their audience. The co-founder and Managing Director of award-winning creative innovations agency Method and AR/VR studio M Theory, Sam is on a mission to foster greater collaboration within the tech and creative industries, with the goal of showcasing local talent and attracting international projects.
Kaye-Maree Dunn
Director of Indigital Blockchain Limited
Māori Entrepreneur and Facilitator, Kaye-Maree has been working in the space of Māori and Community Development, and public relations with a particular talent for strengthening cross-cultural relationships. Kaye-Maree works with Māori groups to build capability, and identify risks and possibilities for development.
Melanie Reece
Managing Director, Havoc & Harmony uy
Melanie Reece has over 25 years experience in media, innovation and technology leading New Zealand’s most successful teams. Melanie started out at TVNZ and worked her way through the ranks to become National Sales Manager ten years later. Now, she spends her time working with NZ companies with a global vision to change the world for good, specialising in assisting female founders to take their share of technology investment.
Feedback
Fantastic start to the M2 Success Innovation Summit at the Cordis with the opening by Buttabean with an amazing diverse speaker. Buffet to follow.
-Mike Keech
I enjoyed the day and came away with several excellent take outs and a couple of good networking opportunities for follow up. Often when one attends such events, they are industry specific and themed, but what really made the day was the eclectic range of speakers covering a broad spectrum from start-ups to business stars with something to interest most people. I think the 20 min speaker format kept things interesting and moving as did the format and variety from individual speakers, to Andre interviewing some of the presenters. Well done to you and your team.
-Les Probert
Many thanks for the exceptional day! The broad range of speakers were inspirational, as were the amazing people that filled your audience. The venue was spot on, and the food was awesome! I particularly enjoyed the format – fast moving that showcased the depth of talented people doing some incredible things both here and internationally. I’m looking forward to more.
-Peter Adams
What an inspirational start to a Wednesday, hearing Dave Letele aka the Brown Buttabean open the #m2successsummit. Love his message that health is the real wealth – it\’s not uncommon to forget this if we\’re too focused on our work life demands. A good reminder to stop making excuses for neglecting your physical and mental wellbeing (and with that, I\’m leaving the office and heading off to play a game of netball!).
-Sally Vernon
Well done on an exceptional event. By far the best of its kind in New Zealand. Can’t wait for the next one.
-Melanie Reece
Companies that Attend
Each ticket includes:
– Learnings and advice from 12 inspiring speakers
– Network throughout the day with like minded people
– Lunch included
– Further networking at the cocktail function (drinks included)
– A 1 year M2 Subscription including summary of event, all the speakers & image galleries
Cordis Hotel, Auckland
