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Get ready for an inspiring weekend of connection, leadership, and personal growth at the BPW New Zealand AGM & Conference 2025.

🌟 Day 1: AGM (Members Only)

On Saturday, 3rd May, BPW New Zealand members will come together for our Annual General Meeting, where we’ll reflect on our progress, discuss key initiatives, and shape the future of our organisation through resolutions. This is an opportunity for members to engage in discussion, celebrate achievements, and plan for the year ahead.

🌟 Day 2: Business & Personal Development (Open to all women)

On Sunday, 4th May, we open the doors to all women across New Zealand for a jam-packed personal development day. You can expect four amazing Keynote speakers, nine breakout sessions to choose from, and two passionate panel discussions covering everything that matters to women in business today—leadership, marketing, finance, mindset, networking, and more! Keep your eyes peeled for updates on the day's schedule.

✅ Connect with like-minded, ambitious women.

✅ Learn from industry experts and hear from inspiration women.

✅ Gain strategies to elevate your business and career.

✅ Walk away feeling confident and ready to thrive.

Whether you’re a seasoned business owner, a rising professional, or looking for inspiration to take the next step in your life journey, this event is designed for you.

venue

As part of the Novotel & Ibis Auckland Ellerslie Conference package we have access to exclusive room rates. Please use the link below to make your room reservations.

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THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS

day 2 schedule

Day 2 of the BPW New Zealand Conference on May 4th is packed with insightful keynotes, interactive breakout sessions, and thought-provoking panel discussions. You'll hear from inspiring speakers, gain practical strategies to elevate your business and career, and connect with like-minded women. Whether you're looking to grow, lead, or make an impact, this day is designed to equip and empower you.

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Keynote speakers

Michelle Keating - Founder, Dreamers Collective

Making Time for Your Big Dreams: Saying Yes to What Matters

Many women struggle to balance career, family, and the endless expectations placed upon them, often leaving little time for their own dreams. But the truth is, you don’t have to do it all—you just have to do what matters most.

By understanding your capacity and priorities, you can create space for what truly lights you up. It starts with getting clear on your big dreams and aligning your time with what moves you closer to them. That means confidently saying yes to what fuels your purpose and no thank you to distractions that pull you away.

With practical strategies to manage commitments, set boundaries, and reclaim your time, you can build a life that supports your biggest aspirations—without burnout or guilt. Because your dreams deserve space, and so do you.

www.michellekeating.com

Loren Tomlinson - Founder, The Social Collective

The Power of Digital Storytelling

The Power of Digital Storytelling is a workshop designed to help you work smarter with your marketing.

We’ll explore holistic digital marketing, social media strategies, and omni-channel marketing to effectively reach your audience.

Learn how to take large content pieces and break them down into multiple formats to maximise impact. We’ll also cover how to define your target audience, create content pillars, and do more with less.

The session will offer practical tips on making your content work harder across social media and other marketing channels.

By the end, you’ll have the tools to streamline your strategy, connect with your audience, and amplify your content for better results.

www.thesocialcollective.co.nz

Vanessa Thompson - Director of Supply Chain at Go Well Consulting

Sustainability in Business: Progress Over Perfection

Sustainability can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you're just starting or looking to improve your impact, taking the first step is what matters most.

In this session, we’ll breakdown practical ways to integrate sustainability into your business—without the pressure of perfection. Join us to explore simple, actionable steps that drive real change while staying true to your business goals.

gowellconsulting.co.nz

Anika Millington -Founder, The Cancer Club

Be Seen, Stop Procrastinating – and Just Do The Thing!

This session is tailored for any and every woman who knows they’re capable of achieving their goals and dreams – if only the procrastination, impostor syndrome and the ‘not good enough’ would just get out of the way!

If you’ve struggled with feeling heard, finding your authentic voice and have had enough of this impacting your life, both personally and professionally, pull up a seat and let’s start to break down these barriers. This session is a Fasterclass in breaking free from procrastination and self-doubt. We’ll explore practical strategies to boost your confidence in being visible so you can confidently and authentically move that needle every day. You’ll also learn a few tricks on managing fear – which is pretty useful!

The intention of this session is to boost your momentum to step in, step up, step out and Just Do The Thing with confidence. Own your ‘seen’, find your badassery and let’s get the thing done!

www.thecancerclub.co

breakout sessions

Mastering the Wild: Women’s Path to Outdoor Confidence

Isabell Zitzelsberger - Founder, WildChix NZ

Are you ready to step up in the outdoors? Too often, women take the back seat in hunting, fishing, and boating—but not anymore!

At WildChixNZ, we empower women by creating a supportive, women-led space where skills are learned, questions are valued, and confidence is built. I founded this business after seeing a massive gap in New Zealand’s outdoor scene—women were interested but often held back by tradition and self-doubt.

In this session, I’ll share my journey of launching a first-of-its-kind business, the challenges I’ve faced, and how women across NZ are breaking barriers in outdoor sports.

Let’s rewrite the rules, own our space, and be badass while we do it!

www.wildchix.co.nz

The Human Edge: Creating written AI content that still sounds like you

Lisa Garrud - Content Director, MasterJack

Discover how to infuse AI-generated content with your authentic brand voice by leveraging archetypes, vision statements, and core values as strategic prompts.

Today ChatGPT and TikTok have dethroned Google as the primary search platform, so standing out requires more than SEO tricks—it demands genuine brand personality. This session reveals how long-form content serves as the foundation for AI systems to draw authentic answers about your business, creating a virtuous cycle of visibility and credibility.

Learn practical techniques to craft website copy, newsletters, and social posts that resist algorithmic sameness while remaining true to your business identity.

www.masterjackmarketing.co.nz

Protecting What Matters: Essential Legal & Financial Planning for Women

Keri Ball-Guymer - Private Wealth Advisers.

Life is unpredictable, but your financial future doesn’t have to be. In this workshop, financial expert Keri will walk you through the key legal and financial tools you need to safeguard your assets and protect your loved ones.

From wills and powers of attorney to contracting out agreements, and while Keri isn’t a lawyer, she’ll break down what these documents mean, why they’re essential to ensuring your financial affairs are in order.

Whether you're a business owner, professional, or managing family wealth, this session will empower you with the knowledge to make informed decisions and plan with confidence.

www.pwa.nz

The Importance of Nurturing Our Feminine Aspects of Ourselves in Masculine Work Environments

Caitlin du Preez - One Sanctuary

Learn more about the importance of releasing emotional stress for women and practical techniques using your breath, focusing your mind and body adjustments to rapidly shift your emotional, energetic states.

You’ll be taught simple phrases which speak to the primal aspect of your mind to create more calm and cohesion in the workplace in an instant, with an emphasis on reducing stress.

onesanctuaryco.com

function at a high level without burning out.

Dr. Kiri Binnersley - Resilience Coach

Dr. Kiri Binnersley, a resilience coach with a background in chiropractic, knows firsthand the challenges of pushing for high performance without the right support.

After facing financial struggles, a lack of support, and a knack for getting injured while competing as a professional snowboarder, she had to pivot to a healthier path—one that prioritizes a strong body and a resilient mind. In this session, she’ll share insights on your nervous system and how you can function at a high level without burning out.

Cashflow in

Economic downturn.

Abhi Jagwani - Chartered Accountant, My Tax Ca

Managing cash flow is critical in uncertain times. This session will equip you with practical strategies to maintain financial stability, even in a downturn. Learn how to optimize expenses, improve revenue streams, and build financial resilience.

Walk away with the confidence to navigate economic challenges and keep your business financially strong.

mytaxca.co.nz

Building a

Standout Brand in 2025 and Beyond

Catherine Newton - Catherine Newton Consulting

Catherine will be sharing her insights on “Building a Standout Brand in 2025 and Beyond.” She will dive into the key elements of a magnetic brand, including crafting your unique brand voice, positioning yourself as the authority in your industry, and using AI to create compelling, high-converting brand messaging.

She will also discuss the biggest branding shifts happening in 2025, how consumer behaviour is evolving, and how businesses can adapt to remain relevant and profitable.

Attendees will walk away with actionable strategies to build a brand that not only attracts their ideal clients but also creates long-term authority, impact, and income.

catherinenewton.com

panel sessions

Panel 2: From Challenges to Champions - Women Who Rise!

Four incredible women, four powerful stories of resilience, ambition, and success. This panel brings together inspiring speakers who have faced challenges head-on, broken barriers, and carved their own paths in business, leadership, and life. Join us for an empowering conversation on overcoming obstacles, embracing growth, and rising to the top!

Founder, Hend Zaki Consulting

Dr. Hend Zaki

Dr. Hend Zaki, founder of WOCPSN and Hend Zaki Consulting, has over 15 years of experience in government, regional, and international organisations. Passionate about creating inclusive environments, Hend has founded Hend Zaki Consulting and developed programmes to support leaders and women from diverse ethnic backgrounds. She holds a PhD in Politics and International Relations from the University of Auckland and specialises in intersectionality, identity, and belonging.

Her experiences as an international student, researcher, employee, and migrant provide her with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by women from diverse backgrounds, migrants, and Muslims in New Zealand and abroad. Hend is dedicated to supporting and uplifting women from diverse ethnic backgrounds. She founded the Women of Colour in the Public Sector Network (WOCPSN) and Rahma Sisters to help women connect, support one another, and thrive together.

Originally from Egypt, she moved to New Zealand in 2015 with her family and has previously lived in the UK and the US. She speaks Arabic and English.

www.hzconsulting.co.nz

CEO, Ask Alice

Alice Kibble

With five years of experience, Alice has helped over 300 businesses and organizations enhance their online presence, build communities, and drive consistent sales through social media.

Alice is passionate about creating opportunities for women to connect, learn, and grow. She organized Empower You - Women’s Experience, which welcomed over 500 attendees across its first two years.

Alice takes pride in her extensive voluntary contributions to the community. For her work, she has been recognized as a nominee for Young New Zealander of the Year 2017, is a Kiwibank Local Hero, and a four-time recipient of the Gisborne Volunteer Centre Youth Award.

Since suffering a life-changing injury in 2018, Alice’s "why" became to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs and leaders, showing that with resilience and confidence, anyone can create their own version of success.

www.ask-alice.co.nz

Director, Creative Jam

Laura Feavearyear

I have 11+ years of experience in the creative industry, working for corporates, agencies, and as a freelancer. I’m a mum to a beautiful five-year-old boy. I’m known for standing in front of supermarket shelves for hours, thinking about packaging—and for buying products just because they look pretty. Storyteller, concept creator, copywriter, designer, and photographer.

I was born with a rare eye condition that left me short-sighted, but it has never stopped me from chasing my dream of being a creative professional. I believe my “disability” gives me a unique perspective on the world, allowing me to tap into my other senses to find empathy and emotion for my clients and their customers. I believe we are all capable of achieving great things through determination and by finding solutions that suit our capabilities.

This is my dream, and every single day, I take immense pride in the brands I have been fortunate to be on a journey with.

creativejam.co.nz

Founder, fu/nis EMS training

Catrina Kuehler

Catrina Kuehler is a pioneering entrepreneur and marketing strategist with a global perspective on fitness innovation. Originally from Germany, she built her career developing international marketing strategies for brands like Elastoplast and Nike. After moving to Auckland and working at ASB, she saw a gap in the fitness industry—efficient workouts for busy lifestyles.

Inspired by the rapid rise of EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) training in Europe, yet its absence in New Zealand, Catrina took a bold leap. She not only launched her own brand, fu/nis EMS Training, but also introduced EMS as a completely new fitness category to the country. In just 20 minutes per session, EMS delivers the benefits of an intense, full-body workout—helping people stay fit without spending hours in the gym.

Eight years on, Catrina remains passionate about helping Kiwis live healthier, more balanced lives. fu/nis EMS Training now has three studios—Takapuna, Newmarket, and City—with plans for further expansion.

funis-emstraining.co.nz

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additional event

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Come together for a night of recognition, networking, and fine dining as we celebrate the achievements of our outstanding award winners.

Enjoy a delicious two-course alternate drop dinner in the company of fellow members and guests plus we are privileged to be joined by Sarah Manley, CEO of the Sir John Kiwan Foundation who will be our keynote speaker for the evening.

Whether you're reconnecting with familiar faces or making new connections, this is an evening to honor excellence, foster community, and toast to future success.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a memorable celebration!

The dress code is formal attire.

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keynote speaker

CEO, Sir John Kirwan Foundation

sarah manley

Sarah Manley is the CEO of the Sir John Kirwan Foundation where they deliver Mitey, a groundbreaking approach to mental health education in primary and intermediate schools across New Zealand.

A purpose-driven leader, Sarah thrives on building sustainable organisations that make a lasting difference. Described as a true connector with resilience and sound judgment, she works closely with government, boards, corporate partners, educators, leadership teams, and communities to deliver real, measurable change.

With experience expanding from Deputy Chief Executive of St John New Zealand to working in women’s rights and leaderships in Geneva, Switzerland for three years, Sarah is a big believer that women’s leadership can change lives, communities and countries for the better.

conference manual

If you wish to order a hard copy of the conference manual please checkout below.

Use the code 'FREE' at checkout if you are a BPWNZ Life Member, BPWNZ Past President or BPWNZ Executive Member and the cost will be reduced to nil.

BPWNZ AGM & Conference Manual 2025 - Printed Hard Copy

$30.00