At this year's NZ Plant Producers Conference & Awards Dinner 20-21 May in Auckland, we have a packed and fast-paced programme covering the burning issues impacting our industry as well as launching big initiatives that will drive us forward.

When world events throw up challenges, getting together as an industry is more important than ever.

Getting together is also a chance to catch up, share stories with your peers and enjoy our social programme. This year we are celebrating NZPPI’s first 10 years and looking forward to the next decade.

Key speakers Hon Tim Groser and Dr Deb Shepherd

To help you understand why geopolitics has suddenly impacted your business, we’re pleased to confirm Hon Tim Groser as our keynote speaker. Tim's deep understanding of geopolitics and world trade – including stints as NZ Chief Trade Negotiator, NZ Trade Minister, NZ Climate Change Minister and Ambassador to the United States – means his insights are in high demand.

To bring the global down to the local perspective, we’re also pleased to have small business guru Dr Deborah Shepherd lined up. Deb is an investor with Icehouse Ventures and Soul Capital, the former deputy chair of the government-appointed Small Business Council and sits on several boards including New Zealand Trade & Enterprise and Forrest Estate Wines.

Updated programme now available

Business continuity and risk management will be on everyone’s mind during conference, with plenty of time dedicated to networking and discussion. You will go away armed with the strategic insights your business needs to navigate the ‘new normal’ facing our world.

Make sure you are there and part of these vital conversations!

Check out our programme on the conference website. The two-day programme includes bus tours to leading nurseries, breakout sessions including a Pest Plants Lounge, an AI Masterclass - not to mention time to socialise at our Windross Farm Golf social evening and the highlight 'Night at the Races' Awards Dinner.

Register today and make sure you're part of our largest and most exciting conference yet!

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