We are thrilled to present to you an exciting line-up of speakers, sessions, and events. This conference aims to bring together experts, thought leaders, and enthusiasts from various fields to foster a vibrant exchange of ideas, explore emerging trends, and address key challenges in our ever-evolving world.
This year, we want to maximise your potential CPD hours, so have replaced UnSessions with topics from our incredible call-for-speaker submissions - every breakout is now eligible for CPD! A fillable PDF booklet will be made available at a later date, and a few printed CPD booklets will be available at the conference.
Please note, that the programme is subject to change.
Tuesday 21 May 2024 |
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4.00-6.00pm |
Registration desk open |
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5.00pm-7.00pm |
AJ Park Welcome Function including Sector Networking - ASB Theatre Foyer |
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Day 1: Wednesday 22 May 2024 |
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8.00am |
Registration desk open, tea and coffee from 8.30am. Bag storage available. |
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9.15am-9.45am |
Mihi Whakatau, Awatere & Te Hoiere |
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9.45am-10.05am |
Morning tea, Exhibitor Area |
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10.05am-10.15am |
Opening Day 1 - Main plenary: Wilhelmina Shrimpton, MC |
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10.15am-10:30am |
Law Society Representative Strategy and new membership subscription – Katie Rusbatch, CEO, Law Society and Ben Jacobs, President Elect, ILANZ |
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10.30-11.30am 60 mins |
Session 1: Main plenary |
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11.30-12.30pm 60 mins
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Session 2: Main plenary Topic: Leadership in changing times Keynote: Rachel Taulelei |
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12.30-1.30pm 60 mins |
Lunch |
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1.30-2.15pm 45 mins |
Session 3A: Main plenary Topic: Trustworthy AI |
Session 3B: Awatere Topic: Navigating the tight rope of conflicts of interest in a small country |
Session 3C: Te Hoiere Topic: Leadership in Action: Tips for leading and influencing better directions |
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2.15-3.00pm 45 mins
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Session 4A: Main plenary |
Session 4B: Awatere Presenters: Christina Sheard, Dentons and Marija Batistich, KiwiRail
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Session 4C: Te Hoiere Presenter: Hayley Cassidy, Independent Director |
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3.00-3.20pm |
Afternoon Tea |
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3.20-4.05pm 45 mins
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Session 5: Main plenary Topic: Quickfire in-house career mentoring – learnings from very different in-house careers Panelists: Kerensa Johnston, Whakatu, Matt Farrington, Victoria University of Wellington and Jemma Gerring, PowerCo |
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4.05-5.05pm 60 mins
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Session 6: Main plenary Topic: Law of Constraints & Power of Perspectives |
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5.05-5.15pm |
Day 1 Close – MC |
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6.45-9.45pm |
Mystery Tour -please arrive by 6.30pm. Buses depart MEC at 6.45pm |
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Day 2: Thursday 23 May 2024 |
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8.00am |
Registration desk open |
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8.45-8.55am |
Day 2 Open – MC |
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8.55-9.55am 60 mins |
Session 7: Main plenary Presenter: Shamubeel Eaqub |
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9.55am-10.55am 60 mins |
Session 8: Main plenary Topic: Use of AI by In-house Counsel Panelists: Lisa Gerrard, Barfoot & Thompson; Matt Farrington, Victoria University, Rochelle Furneaux, Transpower (moderator) |
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10.55-11.15am 20 mins |
Morning Tea |
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11.15-12.00pm 45 mins |
Session 9: Main plenary |
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12.00-12.45pm 45 mins |
Session 10: Main plenary Topic: Climate Law: What in-house lawyers need to know in 2024 Panelists: Jessica Palairet, Lawyers for Climate Action |
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12.45-1.45pm 60 mins |
Lunch & ILANZ AGM |
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1.45-2.30pm 45 mins |
Session 11A: Main plenary |
Session 11B: Awatere |
Session 11C: Te Hoiere Panelists: Dan Perkins, Crown Law |
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2.30-3.15pm 45 mins |
Session 12A: Main plenary Presenters: Leith Townshend, Tasman District Council & Hayley Bowman, NZ Police |
Session 12B: Awatere Presenter: Ben Sutton, Hato Hone St John |
Session 12C: Te Hoiere |
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3.15-3.35pm |
Afternoon tea |
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3.35-4.20pm |
Session 13, Main plenary: |
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4.20-5.00pm |
Main plenary: Prize Giving, Closing Remarks and Poroaki |
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6.45pm-late |
Niche Recruitment Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony at Omaka Aviation Centre. Please be outside your hotel at 6.30pm. Buses depart hotels at 6.45pm |