Arrive early, grab a coffee, and connect with like-minded women. This is your time to meet, mingle, and start building powerful relationships before the day officially begins.

Opening remarks, housekeeping, and a warm welcome as we set the tone for an inspiring and high-energy day.

Break the ice with an interactive activity designed to spark conversation, build confidence, and get you connected with the room.

Toni Street, Broadcaster and Author

If public speaking makes your stomach drop - you're not alone. In this session you'll walk away with the mindset shift that separates nervous speakers from magnetic ones, how to structure what you say so people actually listen, body language habits that build instant credibility, how to turn your personal story into your most powerful tool, and practical techniques to manage nerves in any room.

Erin Adam, of The Social Lab has generated $700M+ for brands through paid advertising. Jenny-May Clarkson has built one of NZ's most trusted and recognisable personal brands over two decades in the spotlight. Sarah Robb has helped hundreds of high-performing women break through self-doubt, silence their inner critic, and build businesses and lives they're proud of.

Three experts with real, unfiltered insights on personal branding, paid advertising, and the mindset it takes to show up, stand out, and back yourself in business.

Kristy Campbell, three-time Adobe MAX speaker and founder of Pink Pony Creative, has built bold brand identities for clients worldwide and she knows exactly what separates the brands people remember from the ones they scroll past. Kristy breaks down what branding actually means and how to create a visual identity that attracts the right customers, builds instant trust, and stands out in a crowded market.

Refuel, recharge, and continue networking with attendees, speakers, and industry leaders.

Hear from the team behind one of the world's most iconic camera brands as they share how Fujifilm Instax is championing women in business and what that support looks like in action.

Jony Lee, Short Form Strategist, Clueless
With 636K Instagram followers and 1M+ on TikTok, Jony Lee doesn't just teach content strategy, she lives it. Learn the exact strategies behind turning attention into revenue using short-form content. Jony shares what's actually working right now to convert followers into paying customers.

The Girls in Business Awards recognise the resilience, growth, and achievements of women in business across New Zealand.

Caitlin Crisp built her namesake fashion label from scratch at 24 and grew it into one of NZ's most sought-after brands. Lara Henderson founded Pure Mama in 2021 and scaled it into the #1 premium pregnancy skincare brand in NZ and Australia, now stocked at MECCA, Nordstrom, and Erewhon. Lisa Perese-Cullen turned a TikTok account into 612K followers and NZ TikTok Creator of the Year, then used that audience to build a fashion brand Harper James with a fiercely loyal customer base.

Three founders, three very different product businesses, one honest conversation about what it actually takes to grow.

This is your chance to make genuine connections, spark unexpected collaborations, and turn a conversation into your next opportunity. Come ready to meet your future business partner, mentor, or biggest cheerleader.

Take a breath, stretch your legs… because what's coming next is worth showing up refreshed for.

This is the moment you’ve been waiting for. Dame Valerie Adams, two-time Olympic gold medallist and four-time World Champion sits down for an exclusive interview on what it truly takes to perform at the highest level, year after year. Hear her unfiltered story of resilience, discipline, and mental toughness, and walk away with the tools to apply those same principles to your business and your life.

Final reflections, key takeaways, and a powerful close to an inspiring day.