Tuesday, 24 May, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Cordis Hotel, 83 Symonds Street, Auckland
Join us to advance Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland's economic recovery - to act and advocate together to harness our region’s potential for a better future.
Auckland's Future, Now returns in May 2022, an event to explore how the private and public sectors can continue to collaborate in response to the challenges facing our region.
In August 2020 and May 2021, we brought together Auckland's leading business and economic thinkers to focus on the region's economic recovery and how we could collectively support our communities, businesses, and industries in a COVID-19 world.
This invite-only event presents an opportunity to add your voice to the evolving agenda for Auckland’s economic recovery, including practical steps and advocacy to signal to decision-makers, businesses and communities that we are leading the way to a transformed regional economy.
Auckland's Future, Now is proudly hosted by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited - the region's economic and cultural agency, and an Auckland Council-controlled organisation.
Auckland’s Future, Now is an in-person and online event, and will proceed within the COVID-19 Protection Framework setting at the time. Please continue to monitor this website for programme and event updates.
2022 Programme
| 7:15 | REGISTRATION OPENS |
| 8:00 | Mihi: Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Welcome: Nick Hill, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Opening: Mayor Phil Goff |
| 8:40 | HARNESSING TĀMAKI MAKAURAU AUCKLAND’S POTENTIAL What could Auckland become within two generations? How do we become a truly global, livable and sustainable city that is fit for the future? This panel will discuss the recently released report from Koi Tū: The Centre for Informed Futures. Introduction by Sir Peter Gluckman, Koi Tū: The Centre for Informed Futures Moderator: Pam Ford, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited
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| 9:25 | Keynote Greg Clark, HSBC Group Advisor, Future Cities & New Industries Post-Pandemic Cities Q & A, with Pam Ford |
| 10:00 | Keynote Neeraj Lala, Toyota New Zealand Weaving a new urban eco-system at Woven City Q & A, with Melissa Chan-Green |
| 10:20 | MORNING TEA BREAK |
| 10:40 | FACING OUR IMMEDIATE CHALLENGES Is opportunity, certainty and stability emerging or are we facing a new set of challenges as we emerge from a closed haven? Moderator: Rosalie Nelson, Edmund Hillary Fellowship |
| 11:20 | CREATIVE INDUSTRIES DRIVING OUR RECOVERY Unlocking our creative potential and taking on the world Moderator: Matt Bostwick, Microsoft
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| 12:00 | OUR YOUTH, OUR LEADERS The intergenerational approach is our future Moderator: Izzy Fenwick, FENWICK |
| 12:40 | Hon James Shaw, Minister of Climate Change |
| 1:00 | LUNCH |
| 1:30 | OPEN FOR BUSINESS Why re-connecting Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland to the world is vital |
| 2:10 | A TALE OF TWO CITIES Why driving Māori business and entrepreneurship is important for Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s economy Moderator: Hinurewa te Hau, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited
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| 2:50 | PROSPERITY THROUGH REGENERATIVE ECONOMY Addressing climate challenges makes good sense for our city, businesses and community Moderator: Abbie Reynolds, Auckland Transport Director and NEXT Foundation Fellow
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| 3:25 | Alan McDonald, EMA |
| 3:30 | AFTERNOON TEA - REVITALISE with our partner, the EMA |
| 3:40 | SAVING THE CITY CENTRE Rejuvenating a place with a vibrant beat, a skip in its step and welcome to all Moderator: Simon Wilson, NZME
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| 4:20 | Hon Stuart Nash, Minister for Economic and Regional Development, Small Business, Forestry, and Tourism Thriving regions and cities through tourism and economic development Q & A, with Melissa Chan-Green |
| 4:45 | Wrap up with Nick Hill, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited |
5:00 | NETWORKING WITH EMA |
Listen to the sound of Auckland's Future, Now
Venue Information
Cordis Hotel
83 Symonds Street
Grafton
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
Distance to hotel
Auckland Unlimited encourages the use of public transport, carpooling, cycling and walking.
Bus and train routes
The following public transport options have routes that pass near Cordis Hotel.
Bus: 110, 133, 24B, 24R, 30, 70, NX2
- Britomart Train Station
- 2.5km | 10-minute drive | 15-minute cycle | 25-minute walk
- Take the bright green Inner Link bus at Britomart to Karangahape Road ($1 per adult).
- Grafton Train Station
- 1.4km | 18-minute walk
Please use Auckland Transport to find the most suitable public transport option.
Cycling information
To view Auckland cycle maps, click here.
- The Cordis Hotel concierge will store your bike and helmet. Additional bags can be stored in the cloak room by the registration desk.
- 100 Symonds Street | 600m | 4-minute walk
- 56 Wakefield Street | 550m | 6-minute walk
More information about public parking is available here
From Auckland Airport
- 25-minute drive
- Taxis from Auckland Airport to Cordis Hotel: $85.00 - $95.00 (one-way)
- Super Shuttle (rank at airport): $25.00 one passenger and $10.00 per additional passenger
Visit the Cordis Hotel website for other transport options here.
Contact us
Auckland's Future, Now is proudly hosted by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited
For more information or queries please contact The Conference Company.
afn@theconferencecompany.com | P: +64 9 360 1240
Auckland Office: 31C Normanby Road, Mt Eden, Auckland, 1042