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Join MC Greg Ward, inspirational speaker, Cam Calkoen and Business Development Manager at Vidcom / Livewire, Jason Monk, as they discuss how clients can maximise the value they get from their speakers and AV suppliers, the benefits of early engagement and share insights into what speakers and AV teams really need to ensure an event is as successful as possible.

In this special MEETINGS 2026 series, Hayley Holt speaks with leading voices from the business events sector, sharing insights into their work and the industry. In this episode, Hayley is joined by Greg Norris, Managing Director at One Nine Five who discusses how Aotearoa stacks up as an experience destination on the global stage, the origins of One Nine Five and plans for expansion.

In this special MEETINGS 2026 series, Hayley Holt speaks with leading voices from the business events sector, sharing insights into their work and the industry. In this episode, Hayley is joined by Ken Pereira, Head of Business Events at Auckland Convention Bureau who shares his passion for Auckland as a destination and his excitement at the city holding MEETINGS at the brand new NZICC.

In this special MEETINGS 2026 series, Hayley Holt speaks with leading voices from the business events sector, sharing insights into their work and the industry. In this episode, Hayley is joined by Shayne Forrest, General Manager at Hobbiton Movie Set who talks Lord of The Rings fanatics, the growth of Hobbiton Movie Set as a Business Events offering and the creation of the most talked about stand at MEETINGS 2026.

In this special MEETINGS 2026 series, Hayley Holt speaks with leading voices from the business events sector, sharing insights into their work and the industry. In this episode, Hayley is joined by Tanya Wick, Director of Troupe Event Agency in Australia who shares more about where the knowledge gap of New Zealand lies with Australian clients, how it can be addressed and what they are looking for.

 In this special MEETINGS 2026 series, Hayley Holt speaks with leading voices from the business events sector, sharing insights into their work and the industry. In this episode, Hayley is joined by Kylee Daniel, Head of Marketing at The Sands Hokianga, to discuss the role regional destinations can play in business events. Kylee shares the story of The Sands Hokianga, a premium beachfront retreat in the heart of Hokianga, and how culture, connection, kai, wellbeing, and place can help shape more meaningful business events, from smaller conferences and executive offsites to leadership retreats and incentive-style programmes.

In this special MEETINGS 2026 series, Hayley Holt speaks with leading voices from the business events sector, sharing insights into their work and the industry. In this episode, Hayley is joined by Gavin Oliver, Managing Director at EcoZip Adventures who shares the origins of EcoZip and how it was founded with a deeper purpose in mind.

In this special MEETINGS 2026 series, Hayley Holt speaks with leading voices from the business events sector, sharing insights into their work and the industry. In this episode, Hayley is joined by Sarah McDonald, Director of Roam DMC who discusses how Incentive programmes are New Zealand’s sweet spot and what the country has to offer the global market looking for unique experiences.

In this special MEETINGS 2026 series, Hayley Holt speaks with leading voices from the business events sector, sharing insights into their work and the industry. In this episode, Hayley is joined by Pippa Saxon, National Account Manager at ServiceIQ as she shares her passion for industry education and the new Te Haeata industry certification.