Festival for the Future – leadership and innovation for impact.

As Aotearoa's biggest leadership and innovation summit, Festival is one of the most inspirational events you'll ever attend. Connect and network with entrepreneurs and leaders. Engage in the big issues of our time. Strengthen your sense of motivation and purpose. Join 1,200+ delegates from across Aotearoa for an incredible line up of inspirational speakers, future-focused panels and workshops to build ideas and skills for a more inclusive and sustainable Aotearoa.

Who else will be there?

 The event attracts a diverse audience from the business, government and community sectors – from business leaders and entrepreneurs, to Government officials and policy makers, to young leaders and Youth Councils from across the nation. People come from every region of Aotearoa, and beyond. As a publicly ticketed event, anyone can attend. If you're interested in making a difference for our future, you should be there!

Other satellite events will also be announced in the lead up, stay tuned to our socials to find out more about those!

What do previous attendees say?

 “This was my first Festival and I couldn’t have been more impressed, impacted, inspired and called to action.” – Claire Fairhead, Westpac NZ Government Innovation Fund

“I’ve been to, and spoken at hundreds of conferences but I’ve gotta say - this one was the most special for me. – Kendall Flutey, former Young New Zealander of the Year and CEO of Banqer

What does your ticket include?
– Full access to the 2-day programme at TSB on Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th July
– access to the Impact Expo and marketplace – a showcase of ideas, impact-driven organisations and opportunities
– access to official satellite events surrounding the Festival - to be announced
– access to the video library of talks and panels from the 2024 event
- access to the community hub to connect and continue conversation and collaboration well beyond the event

What are the key benefits that people get out of attending the Festival?
– connection & networking with a diverse range of leaders across the business, government and community sectors
- learning from inspirational examples of leadership and innovation in action
- fresh ideas and perspectives on key issues and opportunities for change
- the chance to develop ideas and skills through expert-led workshops
- a stronger sense of motivation and purpose for the future

Who's behind the Festival?
The Festival is run by Inspiring Stories – a registered New Zealand charity. At Inspiring Stories, our vision to see young people realise their potential to change the world – creating a more inclusive and sustainable future with every generation. We're the crew behind Festival for the Future, The Impact Awards, and the Future Leaders programme. The Festival is backed by a range of partners and supporters, including Wellington City Council, Beca, and Creative NZ.

For more information about the Festival including the programme, see the website:
 www.festivalforthefuture.co