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New Frontiers 2020: Weaving Visions for a New Economy

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New Frontiers 2020 is a jam-packed 3 day summit Oct 11-13 in Auckland, New Zealand. Join innovative and pioneering minds working toward a positive global economic future. 

Share ideas, build connections and co-create action for a better world. This is our moment to work together, envision our future and weave solutions to make tomorrow's economy our reality. 



3 big days for Aotearoa to lead the way.


Day 1: "CLIMATE" (Sun 11) - Understand New Zealand’s role in our changing climate creates the necessity and opportunity for economic transformation. From data sharing, to drones and space technology, regenerative agriculture, policy change, housing, food, transport and growing global movements.

Day 2: "WELLBEING" (Mon 12) - Widen the scope of economic progress to understand how your work can support a resilient, connected society where everyone can thrive. Get beneath the surface with systemic initiatives in philanthropy, impact investment, inequality, education, community building and mental health.

Day 3: "TECHNOLOGY" (Tue 13) - Grasp what’s happening at the edges of emerging technologies, from global leaders in the field. Make sense of the movement to decentralise the web with blockchain, crypto and emerging technologies. Separate fact from fiction in machine learning, automation, AI and the future of work.


Not your average conference.

Expect inspiring, challenging new ideas, open discussions for active participation and plenty of time for building relationships to create action. 3 big days of learning, activities, and interactive workshops that will challenge, inspire and create opportunities for you.

+ Inspiring keynote talks from global leaders in the field

+ Stories and reflections from EHF fellows who've achieved amazing things

+ Open panel discussions with multiple perspectives on challenging topics

+ Focused, intimate workshops for peer learning and building connections

+ Long open lunches and dinners with space for rest, co-working and fostering relationships

+ Marketplace for connecting with new friends, collaborators and customers

+ In-depth breakout sessions to explore topics more deeply with your peers

+ Participant led open workshops to host the conversation you need most.




Innovation happens when the edges connect.

New Frontiers is an intimate, participatory gathering of world-class entrepreneurial leaders from across sectors. Expect to make great new connections and build meaningful relationships.If you are working to build global impact through policy, business innovation, emerging technology, investment or building ambitious startups you won’t want to miss this gathering.


Powered by the Edmund Hillary Fellowship.

New Frontiers is produced and supported by a world class community of entrepreneurs, investors and innovators focused on making global impact from Aotearoa, New Zealand. www.ehf.org


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