12.50 - 12.55pm

Welcome

• IAN MATHESON, Chief Executive Officer, AIRA

 Opening Comments

• SARAH MINHINNICK, General Manager, Capital Markets Origination, NZX Limited

1.05 - 1.50pm

Panel Discussion
THE BIG PICTURE - MACRO THEMES INFLUENCING BUSINESS IN NEW ZEALAND

We have experienced extraordinary events of the past few years, the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia – Ukraine war, rising inflation, and changes to the US Federal Bank’s monetary policy. 

As a result, market volatility is at an all-time high as these events impact capital markets around the world. 

Join our panellists as they paint the BIG PICTURE and share with you their insights on the current state of the economy highlighting macro themes that will impact listed entities in New Zealand.

Speakers:

• FINN ROBINSON, Economist, ANZ Banking Group Limited
• PATTRICK SMELLIE, Managing Editor, BusinessDesk
• GEOFF ZAME, Head of Institutional Equities, Craigs Investment Partners
• Moderator:  OWEN HACKSTON CIRO DipInvRel, Head of Investor Relations, Meridian Energy Limited

1.50 - 2.30pm

Panel Discussion
MANAGING MARKET EXPECTATIONS - UNDERSTANDING THE PRIORITIES OF THE BUY & SELL-SIDE

Back by popular demand, leading analysts and fund managers share their insights on what’s driving investment in New Zealand companies.

How has New Zealand performed in their eyes? What are expectations from the Buy and Sell-side? 

Uncover the thoughts of both sides and enhance your ability to manage market expectations and prioritise your IR program.

Speakers:

• ALANA BARRON, Director, Head of Client Solutions Jarden
• ROHAN GALLAGHER, Managing Director, Head of Emerging Companies, Jarden Australia
• RAY GIN, Portfolio Manager, Australian Ethical Investors (Sydney - presenting virtually)
• LINDA VAN, Portfolio Manager, NZ Equities, NZ Super Fund
• Moderator:  MARCUS DRILLER CIRO, DipInvRel | VP Corporate, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation
  

2.30 - 3.00pm

Fireside Chat
IR AS THE KEYSTONE BETWEEN THE BOARD AND THE MARKET

 Boards are becoming increasingly more reliant on investor relations as their responsibilities and accountabilities increase, particularly around remuneration and ESG. 

During this fireside chat our speakers will discuss the way they see IR from a chairman / director perspective, their expectations around shareholder engagement, and how investor relations can perform as the keystone between the Board and the market.

Speakers:

• SUSAN PETERSON, Non-Executive Director, Xero Limited
• JUSTINE SMYTH, Chair, Non-Executive Director, Spark New Zealand Limited
• Moderator: CHANTE MUELLER, Investor Relations Manager, Spark New Zealand Limited
  

EXPRESS UPDATE - ASX LISTINGS

Speaker:

• BLAIR HARRISON, Senior Manager, New Zealand, ASX Limited

3.25 - 4.10pm

Panel Discussion
CHARTERING AND SUSTAINING YOUR COMPANY'S EVOLVING ESG LANDSCAPE

The way that New Zealand companies report on ESG continues to evolve. 

An increased call for more streamlined standards around ESG reporting, and the implementation of a new reporting framework is coming into effect. 

Our specialist panellists will provide expert commentary on ESG reporting, how to implement practices and present to investors. 

Speakers:

• LUCIE DRUMMOND, General Manager, Sustainability, Mercury NZ Limited
  
• PAUL MURPHY, Investment Stewardship Director, APAC, Vanguard Australia (Melbourne - presenting in-person)
• AMELIA SHARMAN, Director, Climate Standards, XRB
• Moderator:  BRETT JACKSON DipInvRel, Investor Relations Manager, Chorus New Zealand Limited
  

 4.10 - 4.40pm

Panel Discussion
NZX MARKETS REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE UPDATE

Speakers:

• JOOST VAN AMELSFORT, Chief Executive, NZRegCo
• NICK BRAGG, Partner, Buddle Findlay
• Moderator:  IAN MATHESON, CEO, AIRA

Panel Discussion
DEVELOPING YOUR CAREER PATH THROUGH INVESTOR RELATIONS

Discover how to view and utilise investor relations as a stepping-stone into a c-suite role.

Our speakers take you on a journey through IR as a career path, providing reflection, insights, and advice that will expand your thinking towards where IR roles may lead you in the future. 

Speakers:

• RODNEY DEACON, CFO Residential & Development Division, Fletcher Building Limited
• FRASER GARDINER, Chief Financial Officer at Earthquake Commission (EQC)
• PHILIP KING, Head of Investor Relations, Reliance Worldwide Limited
• Moderator:  ALEIDA WHITE CIRO, Head of Investor Relations, Fletcher Building Limited
  

Closing Comments

• IAN MATHESON, Chief Executive Officer, AIRA