L&D plays a crucial role in shaping a future-ready workforce by using learning as a catalyst for transformation. To progress both as an organisation and as individuals, learning is not only important; it is a fundamental aspect of human behaviour that can inspire change and drive innovation within the business.

The 2025 New Zealand L&D Leadership Summit will examine the complex landscape of L&OD across different industries. The program will focus on how L&OD leaders can effectively navigate this complexity by examining key areas such as leveraging organisational learning to create a sustainable people strategy, mapping skills and capabilities, unlocking the potential of a multi-generational workforce, incorporating Kaupapa Māori principles into L&D, fostering leadership development, enhancing digital literacy, and adapting L&D practices to achieve more with less.

The program is embedded with the theme Forward Motion – Leveraging learning as a catalyst for organisational change. Let’s explore how workplace learning can continue to be a powerful catalyst for transformative organisational change. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and re-energise, helping you to foster positive growth within your organisation!

• Jan McCarthy, Head of Learning & Development, NZ Post
• Roxanne Pascoe, Director, Learning & Organisational Development, New Zealand Trade & Enterprise
• Helen Te Hira, Director Māori Outcomes, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited     
• Kim Culpan, Head of Talent & OD, Southern Cross Healthcare    
• Kylie Telford, General Manager, Organisation Performance & Enablement, IANZ
• Andrea Duncan, Executive Advisor, Culture & Leadership, Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand
• Dean Cowles, National Nursing Advisor – Māori Affairs, Southern Cross Healthcare    
• Monica Goldwater, Chief Nursing Officer, Southern Cross Healthcare      
• Drew Thoresen, General Manager of Learning & Development, KiwiRail NZ    
• Celeste Rogers, Transformation Lead, Enviro NZ 
• Michelle Watt, General Manager, QuayMed     
• Shyamini Szeko, Head of Learning & Capability, Tegal Foods
• Scott Tatom, Head of Learning & Capability, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
• Liv Wilson, Head of Learning, Douglas Pharmaceuticals      
• Jody Bloomfield, Strategic People Capability Partner, NZ Post
• Ram Lingam, Learning & Organisational Development Manager, Watercare  

• Upskill, build and innovate – navigating the challenging landscape of workplace learning
• L&OD in the heart of a sustainable people strategy
• Demonstrating the L&OD value to the business and the board – measuring the impact of L&D programs
• Mapping of skills and capability – identifying and accelerating the development of critical skills in your business
• Become a skills-based organisation – building a roadmap, designing jobs and empowering the workforce to shape future businesses
• Kaupapa Māori and learning and development – developing new ways of working to advance Māori outcomes
• Improving workforce adaptability – responding to digital innovation, global competition, and ways of working
• Technology literacy (i.e. digital, data, AI) and adoption – the power of learning and empowering teams with skills and knowledge
• Designing a learning strategy that enables behaviour change
• The impact of organisational structure on L&OD – driving a business-wide transformation
• Untapping the potential of a multigenerational workforce
• Effective leadership development – creating an environment where future leaders can thrive
• Moving forward – challenges, considerations and expectations that can shape the way L&D can influence business outcomes inspire future leaders and contribute to a wider ecosystem

By invitation only: 130+ L&OD leaders from private and public organisations. Including Chief Learning Officers, GM/ Directors/ Heads of Learning & Organisational Capability, Talent and Organisational Development, Workforce Development, People & Culture, Learning Design & Career Development, Organisational Effectiveness, Skills Strategy...