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Behind the Tools is a practical business summit for owners, managers and team leaders looking to work smarter, reduce risk and plan for growth. Hear from industry experts across AI, insurance, legal protection, upskilling, standards and regulations with insights you can apply back in your business. Coming to:

New Plymouth | Hamilton | Christchurch | Invercargill

Why attend?

Support Business Growth: Behind the Tools is designed to help business owners and teams strengthen their operations, identify new opportunities and make more confident decisions for the future.

Reduce Risk: Gain practical advice on how to better protect your business, prepare for insurance renewals and reduce common risks such as liability, claims issues and cyber threats.

Future-Proof Your Business: Learn how AI, upskilling and smarter business planning can help you stay competitive, improve productivity and unlock new service opportunities.

Stay Compliant and Informed: Get useful insights into standards and regulations, helping you stay across key requirements and reduce business headaches.

What’s covered?

Speaker / organisationTopicWhat you’ll learn
Tim Warren
AI and the Future of Businesses
How AI is starting to reshape business operations, productivity and decision-making, with practical ways to use emerging technology more effectively.
Marsh InsuranceReducing Risk and Minimising Business HeadachesPractical advice on claims, liability, cyber threats, insurance renewals and how to reduce common business risks.
Ford Sumner LawyersProtecting Your Business and AssetsGuidance on business structures, legal planning and ways to better protect your business and personal assets.
Cuthbert Stewart LtdThe Business Benefit of UpskillingHow expanding skills in test and measurement, automation and energy management can create new service opportunities and support growth.
TradeMasterAn Insight into Your Standards and RegsA practical update on current standards and regulations to help you stay informed, compliant and prepared.

Networking Opportunities

Behind the Tools also provides an opportunity to connect with other business owners, industry professionals, speakers and partners.

Use the event to ask questions, share ideas and build connections with people facing similar business challenges and opportunities.

Whether you are behind the tools, managing the day-to-day operations, or planning your next stage of growth, this event is designed to support your business journey.

Who should attend?

This event is ideal for business owners, managers, team leaders and industry professionals looking to grow their business, reduce risk and stay ahead of change.

Whether you are a sole trader, part of an administration team, or managing a larger operation, Behind the Tools will give you practical insights to help your business work smarter.

Event Details

New Plymouth

Monday 11 August

Plymouth International Hotel

3pm to 7pm

Hamilton

Monday 26 August

The Long Room, Wintec House

3pm to 7pm

Christchurch

Wednesday 17 September

Air Force Museum

12pm to 4pm

 Invercargill

Monday 29 September

Ascot Park Hotel

3pm to 7pm

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