Tuesday 26th August 2025
Insights, Innovation, and Infrastructure for a Growing City
Previously titled: Vocational Education for Auckland’s Future
(Same impactful event – now with an expanded speaker line-up)
What does the future of Auckland look like—and how are we preparing for it?
Join the Auckland Business Chamber for a timely event focused on the major forces shaping Auckland’s future. CEO Simon Bridges will open with a frank assessment of the current economic environment and what Chamber members are saying about the pressures they face—and how many are responding with resilience, innovation, and ambition.
Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, MIT & Unitec Executive Director will reflect on the Government’s decision to integrate MIT and Unitec and what it means for the region’s talent pipeline and business community.
You’ll also hear from:
- MIT – on how they are growing the talent pipeline and investing in the next generation of skilled workers to ensure Auckland businesses are future-ready.
- Rod , Kiwi Property – on the scale and scope of the Drury development, a new town centre set to house 60,000 people, complete with homes, retail, commercial space, and a new train station.
This is a rare chance to hear directly from those building Auckland’s future—on the ground and at scale.
Bonus: Exclusive Tour
All attendees are invited on a guided tour of MIT’s TechPark Campus.
Don’t miss out – register now for this free event.
Event details
Date: Tuesday 26 August 2025
Time: 7:15am – 9:00am
Location: MIT Manukau, Cnr Manukau Station Rd & Davis Ave
