
Rescheduled FRIDAY, 28TH MAY, 2027.


ANNOUNCING OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Join an inspiring one-day experience featuring leading voices in business, leadership, and entrepreneurship ANZ region:
Jaynaya Winmar + Mike Pero + Keneti Galo +
Todd Birzer + John Pulu + Fono McCarthy +
A powerful day of seminars, workshops, panel discussions, and networking designed to equip, inspire, and connect leaders and entrepreneurs.
✨ Morning & afternoon tea, lunch provided
✨ Gala buffet dinner
✨ Exclusive close-up and personal session with the speakers
Secure your seat today – limited tickets available.
*Stay tuned for the full program.
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Expert & Leader - Wellness & Resilience
KENETI GALO
Keneti is a Subject Matter Expert and an industry leader in wellness and resilience, with extensive experience developing wellness, culture and performance with Government and National Organisations. He holds a Master of Counselling and approaches his work with a great depth of personal and professional experience, providing advice, external supervision and facilitating classes and workshops. Keneti promotes the importance of keeping your ‘finger on your pulse’ first.

Indigenous Entrepreneur
JAYNAYA WINMAR
A proud Noongar/Ballardong woman from Quairading in the wheatbelt region of Western Australia. I am a Cycle breaker, a Glow Getter, an Indigenous Entrepreneur. I am a dual business owner and my passion in life has always been to make the most of every opportunity and to continue to grow. I also believe in supporting others and their passion as we are stronger together.
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Marketer, Businessman, Entrepreneur
MIKE PERO
Mike Pero is one of New Zealand’s most recognised entrepreneurs and business personalities. Best known as the founder of Mike Pero Mortgages and Mike Pero Real Estate, he built a nationally recognised brand through innovation, strong customer focus, and bold marketing. Starting his career as a mortgage broker in the early 1990s, Mike grew his business into one of New Zealand’s leading mortgage and real estate networks. Mike brings practical insights from decades of entrepreneurial experience, sharing lessons on building brands, navigating business growth, and thinking differently in competitive markets.

Global Leader - Product Development & Management
TODD BIRZER
Todd Birzer is a product management and business strategy professional with experience in building, launching, and scaling innovative products. With a strong background in leadership, market strategy, and product development, he works at the intersection of technology, business, and customer experience. Todd brings practical insights on product innovation, leadership, and creating solutions that deliver real value in competitive markets.

Pacific Media Personality
JOHN PULU
John Pulu is a respected Pacific media personality, filmmaker, and storyteller known for amplifying Pacific voices across television, film, and digital platforms. Through his work in media production and community storytelling, he has helped bring authentic Pacific narratives to mainstream audiences. With a strong background in journalism, documentary filmmaking, and creative production, John continues to inspire through his commitment to culture, identity, and the power of storytelling within Pacific communities.

Product & Service Strategist
FONO McCARTHY
Fono McCarthy is an entrepreneur, creative director, and founder of McCarthy Brands ANZ, a business platform delivering integrated solutions across print management, design, consulting, and creative industries. Through business, events, and creative initiatives, he focuses on empowering entrepreneurs, strengthening Pacific enterprise, and fostering meaningful collaboration across Australia and New Zealand.


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QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND
1-DAY EVENT FULL PROGRAM - Limited Tickets
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The Premier Gathering of Leaders Driving SME Transformation in New Zealand
Our flagship inaugural McCarthy Brands ANZ SME Growth Event is a must-attend event for business owners and entrepreneurs from diverse industries. This event brings together thought leaders and decision-makers from the SME sector to share cutting-edge models, emerging trends, and innovative technologies that drive business stewardship and redefine leadership.
The Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa is New Zealand's premier alpine retreat and gateway to adventure. With world-class conference facilities and breathtaking lakeside surroundings, it's where business excellence meets unparalleled luxury.
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McCarthy Brands ANZ Partners with Middlemore Foundation to Support Kidz First Hospital
With every TICKET SOLD a hand is extended - reaching into our community to uplift, support and give where it's needed most.
A commitment to community welfare, McCarthy Brands NZ has a history of contributing to non-profit organisations, sports clubs, and educational institutions in-need areas.
This partnership reflects a shared vision to uplift the community by providing essential resources and support to those in need. Together, McCarthy Brands NZ and the Middlemore Foundation are dedicated to making a tangible difference in the lives of children and families across South Auckland.
For more information about this partnership and how to get involved, please visit McCarthy Brands NZ and Middlemore Foundation.
Working with the Best Partners & Supporters



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Join us to activate agentic systems, address real-world business complexity, and design a future-ready foundation for New Zealand's ambitious SME owners and entrepreneurs.
Limited Placements. REGISTER YOUR INTEREST NOW.
By Attending the "McCarthy Brands New Zealand’s SME Growth Event",
You’ll Learn…
Proven strategies for scaling your business in today’s fast-changing landscape — no corporate fluff, just what works.
Hands-on experience with tools like AI and others — so you can use them today!, not “someday.”
Real conversations with other business owners, creatives, and founders walking the same path — not just LinkedIn likes, but relationships that matter.
Whether you're just starting or ready to scale, you’ll leave with a sharper vision and actionable steps tailored to your stage of business.
No hype. Just honest stories, practical insights, and a community that reminds you: you’re not in this alone.

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A Modern Growth Playbook
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AI Confidence (Not Just Curiosity)
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Fresh, Authentic Connections
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Clarity on Your Next Move
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Tools to Work Smarter, Not Harder
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A Dose of Real-World Inspiration

Introducing:
"Redefining Leadership in Business"
It’s time to stop treating boldness, vulnerability, creativity — and difference — as barriers.
We haven’t just been underrepresented at this level — we’ve been absent.
That changes now.
This isn’t about fitting into the old model. It’s about building a new one.
One that reflects how leadership actually looks in today’s world — diverse, dynamic, and unapologetically real.
Join us. Let’s take our seat at the table — or better yet, build a new one.

VENUE.
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Kawarau Village, 79 Peninsula Rd, Queenstown, 9300, New Zealand

AUCKLAND 2025
QUEENSTOWN 2026
SYDNEY 2027
Registration
To be considered for presenting or sponsorship, please complete the application form or register for a ticket.
Keynote sessions are by invitation only, offering a curated event featuring thought-provoking abstracts.
DEADLINE: 29th MAY 2026
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
If you have any questions related to this event, please contact us below:
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