Programme
Programme subject to change. Last updated 28 January 2026.
Thursday 14 May
8.30am
Registration open
9.00am
Mihi whakatau
9.15am
Conference welcome
Nick Trubridge, MC
Setting the scene
9.20am
Setting scene – Effective competition through innovation and collaboration and market design
Dr John Small, Commerce Commission
10.00am
Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs address
Hon Scott Simpson
10.30am
Morning tea
11.00am
Session 1: Effective competition through innovation
11.45am
Panel discussion: What’s happening with innovative and disruptive competition?
Facilitated by Anne Callinan
1.00pm
Lunch
2.00pm
Minister of Economic Growth address
Hon Nicola Willis (Virtual presentation)
Session 2: Effective competition through collaboration and market design
2.30pm
Session 2: Effective competition through collaboration and market design
2.45pm
3.30pm
Coffee break
3.45pm
Panel discussion: Collaborating to promote competition and innovation
Facilitated by Bryan Chapple
4.30pm
Summary and reflections
Dr John Small
4.45pm
Karakia/waiata
5.00pm
Networking function
Programme subject to change. Last updated 28 January 2026.