Speak at Festival for the Future.

 

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A few of our previous speakers.

The Festival has grown year-on-year since 2011, with literally hundreds of people having spoken. From world class entrepreneurs to leaders of business and government, to young people leading change in grassroots communities – the people who speak at Festival challenge and inspire us to dream big, to push boundaries, and make a difference for our future.

 
 

Brianne West
The founder of the international beauty brand helping rid the world of plastic waste

Miriama Kamo
The Sunday current affairs host shaping our country’s narrative

Ezra Hirawani
The founder of New Zealand’s first Māori electricity retailer ending power poverty

Hon Grant Robertson
The politician with a vision to see New Zealanders achieve their potential

Jazz Thornton
Mental health activist, film director and author of "Stop Surviving, Start Fighting"

Bill Kermode
An ex-director of an investment company who’s giving away $100 million in ten years

Kendall Flutey
Co-founder of an educational platform which financially empowers children

Georgia Latu
The 14-year-old CEO of the world’s largest poi company

Glenis Philip-Barbara
The public sector veteran ensuring the sustainability of Māori knowledge.

David Downs
A business leader, ex-comedian, board director and terminal cancer survivor

Guy Ryan
The driving force behind an intergenerational movement for impact

Julia Arnott-Neenee
A tech trailblazer with a mission to achieve digital equity for Māori and Pacific people

Sam Stubbs
Founder of a non-profit $3 billion KiwiSaver scheme that invests with a conscience

Jacinta Gulasekharam
The Dignity co-founder advocating to end period poverty in New Zealand schools

Kaye-Maree Dunn
Giving iwi the tech tools to actively contribute to NZ’s economic growth.

Shaneel Lal
Spearheading the end of conversion therapy in New Zealand

Ziena Jalil
A diplomat turned business leader with a focus on equity and opportunity

Sir Ian Taylor
A tech giant using digital innovation and story to connect tamariki to their STEM roots

Hon Priyanca Radhakrishnan
The minister battling for equitable access to housing, work and education for all

Mary Moeono-Kolio
The climate activist who led a 40,000 person march to Parliament

Vicky Robertson
The Secretary for the Ministry for the Environment who puts people first

Tesh Randall
The accidentally successful, intentionally sustainable food business founder

Karen Hepi
Breaking the cycle of gang violence in Te Tai Tokerau through youth empowerment

Samantha Jones
The founder making having a circular economy the norm in Aotearoa New Zealand