The Earth+ Leaders Summit is a unique calling for the wellbeing of our planet and us. It brings the magic, the joy and the practical jump forward for real change through inspiring people, interactive sessions and curated connections.
In addition to building the future together, the day includes a lineup of changemaking speakers from different industries sharing what it really takes to make the shift. This is unfettered, groundbreaking insight not heard before.
Be ahead of the curve and build the connections that will forge a thriving path for your organisation, empowering you in your unique role in shaping the future of our planet.
Our key note speakers are ground breakers; they are far from ordinary and bound to shift the way you look at the world and importantly, how your organisation goes forward. Meet:
Bringing together international large-scale change (through cross-sector implementation), earthly wisdom, and the potential of Aotearoa NZ; founder of Terra Nova Foundation, global Philanthropy Adviser, Philanthropy NZ & Seed the Change | He Kākano Hāpai trustee, starting up the School for Changemakers and a major Earth & Us wellbeing project
Re-imagining how we literally build the world tomorrow; Chair of the NZ Earth Building Association, leading international architect and esteemed lecturer at the Otago Polytechnic Architecture School
Turning tourism on its head; Pure Salt founder, world leading conservation advocate, inspiring change-makers on the sea, engaging youth and communities through film, art and nature experiences, cleaning up, championing & protecting Te Rua-o-te-Moko Fiordland
Transforming Aotearoa’s manufacturing sector by showing what is really renewable and breakthrough with KiwiFibre & most recently, recognised on the Forbes Asia 100 to Watch List
Raising the bar on wellbeing; CEO of regional ecosystem & wellbeing business Nutrient Rescue, Chair of groundbreaking Braintree Collective, and former CEO of the historic Ballantynes from Covid to beyond
Driving shifts in investment with the Climate Venture Capital Fund, a
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Leading the way building resilient, connected communities and environments, through funding, strategic foresight, ingenious partnerships and kindness & care; Head of Community Investment at Rātā Foundation.
Changing the world through Fintech supported behaviour change; Business Development Director of international award winning firm Cogo, the carbon measurement tool for individuals, businesses and communities.
And we have some star guests yet to announce – watch this space!
Celebrating our top Earth+ impact organisations and carbon emission reducers. And recognising our changemakers from the Earth+ Resilience and Emissions Reduction programme
Find out who is punching way above their weight with jaw-dropping emission reductions, transforming community resilience & future proofing infrastructure, and showing the way organisations can do Earth+ business.
On the day we are building a map of genuine changemakers. Giving time & space for people to share the critical action they’re taking. Going beyond rhetoric and greenwashing, this is about establishing the foundation for tomorrow by mapping those who are doing it today. The Change Map will be shared and promoted publicly after the Summit.
Not only do we have enlightening speakers, engaging leader sessions, Earth+ sector Awards, we have top local musicians and the most beautifully nurtured lunch from Share Kai. And look out for our table baskets with free earthly goodies during the day.
We have multiple participant prizes, the inaugural Earth+ Summit Taskmaster, networking drinks, and exclusive announcements of groundbreaking action. It truly is the event not to miss!
Date | 5 November 2025
Time | 9.30am – 4pm
(doors open at 9am for a coffee or tea, with a glass of wine and nibbles between 4-5pm for those wanting to continue networking)
Location | Te Ngira, Multicultural Recreation & Community Centre, Hagley Park, Ōtautahi Christchurch.
Transport | Cycle parking available. A short walk from multiple bus routes, including Metro 3, 5, 60, 80, 81, 85, 86, 91, 92. Car parking available onsite on a first come, first served basis.
Cost | Koha only
This event is by invite only with a maximum of two people per invite. If you haven’t received an invite and would like to attend please email us at [email protected]
Invitees can complete their registration details here:
