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McCARTHY BRANDS ANZ SME GROWTH EVENT
ALPINE EDGE : 2026
QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND
MBANZ : 2028
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
MBANZ : 2027
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
AI+ BIZ+ OP+ : 2025
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
KEYNOTE PRESS RELEASE - COMING SOON
Distinguished guest speakers and the full program will be announced soon.
Save the date: 29 May 2026
QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND
1-DAY EVENT FULL PROGRAM - COMING SOON
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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.
Brought to you by McCarthy Brands New Zealand Limited & McCarthy Brands Australia and with the support of our Partners.
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Together, we build more than an event — we build enduring partnerships and a legacy of excellence in people, business and community.
HOST Partners
CHARITY Partners
EVENT Partners
MORE PARTNERS COMING SOON...
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.
ALPINE EDGE 2026 Registration
To be considered as a presenter or sponsorship, please complete the application form/ or ticket registration.
Deadline: 30th January 2026
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
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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.