Leadership. Innovation. Impact.

17–18th July 2024 / TSB Arena, Wellington

 
 
 

Invest in your leadership. Invest in our future. Join us at Festival for the Future 2024.

As Aotearoa’s biggest leadership and innovation summit, Festival for the Future is one of the most inspirational events you’ll ever attend. Join current and future leaders from New Zealand’s business, government and community sectors as we explore the big issues of our time, showcase what’s possible, and build ideas and skills for a more inclusive and sustainable future. Festival for the Future 2024 is taking place Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th July.

 
 
 
 

“I’ve been to, and spoken at hundreds of conferences but I’ve gotta say - this was the most special for me.”

Kendall Flutey, CEO of Banqer, Young New Zealander of the Year 2020

 
 

Who else will be there?

There’s a long-standing history of organisations across the public, private and community sectors who invest in the leadership development of young people they work with to attend Festival for the Future. Anyone can attend. People come from every region. From business leaders and entrepreneurs, to Government officials and policy makers, to young leaders and Youth Councils from across the nation. If you're interested in making a difference for our future, you should be there.

 
 
 

What benefits do people get from attending?

  • Connection and networking with current and future leaders across Aotearoa’s business, government and community sectors.

  • “3 years worth of learning in 3 days” – learn first-hand from some of the country’s leading social innovators, entrepreneurs and change makers.

  • Build your understanding of key issues facing the future of Aotearoa, with fresh ideas and opportunities for change.

  • Discover new ideas, fresh perspectives, knowledge, skills and tools that you can take back to benefit your community and / or workplace.

  • Strengthen your sense of purpose, motivation & hope for the future.

 
 
 
 

“The panel provided amazing insights into how entrepreneurs can enrich the economy while uplifting their communities.”

Elliot Cina, Wellington International Leadership Programme

 
 

Who’s behind all this?

Inspiring Stories is a Kiwi charity founded with a bold vision to back young people to change the world. Now ten years on, we’re an intergenerational movement for impact. We’re the crew behind Festival for the Future, The Impact Awards, the Future Leaders programme, and more.