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Summit 2024
Beyond Boundaries
28 - 30 May 2024
NAPIER, New Zealand
This year’s Summit will explore the contribution our natural health products’ sector makes to the local economy, global wellness, knowledge and innovation. From New Zealand to the world, we have a reputation for excellence and a curiosity and vision that propels us.
Our speakers will traverse formulating for success; export excellence; longevity; founder stories; and more.
The natural health product sector is the rising star in New Zealand’s value-added economy. By enabling bold and innovative solutions, collaborative and trusted networks, and an awareness of our broader social responsibilities, Summit 2024 will push your horizons Beyond Boundaries.
Summit 2024 Speakers
Sarah Cowley Ross
Master of Ceremonies
Proudly supported by GO Healthy
Proudly supported by GO Healthy
Sarah Cowley Ross
Passionate about health, wellbeing and performance Sarah Cowley Ross loves to see people thrive.
A New Zealand born Samoan, Sarah fulfilled a long dream of becoming an Olympian in 2012 competing at the London Olympics in the heptathlon. She represented New Zealand at two Commonwealth Games in the heptathlon (2006) and high jump (2014). After a fifteen year international career Sarah retired in 2014 following the World Athletics Continental Cup where she was a member of the Asia Pacific team.
Sarah holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) and a Bachelor of Communications. She was a host for the TVNZ broadcast of the Tokyo Olympic Games, is a commentator for Athletics NZ, Chair of the New Zealand Olympic Committee Athletes' Commission sitting on the Board of the NZOC, and a dedicated columnist to the Locker Room. Her most important role is Mum to Max and Poppy.
A New Zealand born Samoan, Sarah fulfilled a long dream of becoming an Olympian in 2012 competing at the London Olympics in the heptathlon. She represented New Zealand at two Commonwealth Games in the heptathlon (2006) and high jump (2014). After a fifteen year international career Sarah retired in 2014 following the World Athletics Continental Cup where she was a member of the Asia Pacific team.
Sarah holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) and a Bachelor of Communications. She was a host for the TVNZ broadcast of the Tokyo Olympic Games, is a commentator for Athletics NZ, Chair of the New Zealand Olympic Committee Athletes' Commission sitting on the Board of the NZOC, and a dedicated columnist to the Locker Room. Her most important role is Mum to Max and Poppy.
David Foreman
Keynote Speaker
Proudly supported by Anagenix
Proudly supported by Anagenix
David Foreman
David is a pharmacist, naturopath, author, speaker and media personality known internationally as “The Herbal Pharmacist®”. His background in pharmacy and natural medicine has put him in an elite class of health experts.
David is highly sought for his ability to connect the science world with sales and marketing. He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy, and author of hundreds of articles and dozens of books.
He is currently on the editorial advisory board for Nutritional Outlook and is a frequent speaker at most major industry events including: Vitafoods Europe, Vitafoods Asia, SupplySide West and Vitafoods Insights.
David is highly sought for his ability to connect the science world with sales and marketing. He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy, and author of hundreds of articles and dozens of books.
He is currently on the editorial advisory board for Nutritional Outlook and is a frequent speaker at most major industry events including: Vitafoods Europe, Vitafoods Asia, SupplySide West and Vitafoods Insights.
Helen Robinson
Entrepreneur
Helen Robinson
Bio to follow
Justin Flitter
Founder
NewZealand.AI
Justin Flitter
Justin Flitter founded AI New Zealand in 2017 to inform, inspire and accelerate the adoption of Artificial Intelligence. Today NewZealand.AI is where Kiwi companies start their AI Journey through workshops & independent advice. He’s a sought after speaker, educator and commentator on AI and its impact on people, business and society. Justin is also a Director of Business Mentors NZ and Producer/Emcee of TEDxAuckland.
Justin will showcase the remarkable ways AI is supercharging human potential and the practical ways you can start leveraging AI in your businesses today. From Generative AI to Computer Vision, you’ll walk away with clarity and confidence to advance your AI for business adoption.
Justin will showcase the remarkable ways AI is supercharging human potential and the practical ways you can start leveraging AI in your businesses today. From Generative AI to Computer Vision, you’ll walk away with clarity and confidence to advance your AI for business adoption.
Claudia Mosimann
Commercial Lead Consumer Health NZ
IQVIA
Claudia Mosimann
Claudia Mosimann brings nearly 20 years of expertise to her role as the Commercial Lead for Consumer Health at
IQVIA in New Zealand. With a background in research and data analytics, Claudia has worked extensively with
companies in the natural health and complementary products sector in New Zealand.
Claudia will be sharing her strategic insights and industry knowledge at the upcoming Natural Health Products Conference with a focus on key trends and market dynamics.
Claudia will be sharing her strategic insights and industry knowledge at the upcoming Natural Health Products Conference with a focus on key trends and market dynamics.
Greg Macpherson
Founder
SRW - Science Research Wellness
SRW - Science Research Wellness
Greg Macpherson
Greg Macpherson is a Pharmacist, Biotechnologist, Cellular Health Expert and Author. For more than 30 years he has worked at the intersection of technology and the health fields and recently, in the last decade working in the biotechnology sector, specifically focusing on the aging process at a cellular level.
This work led him to discover ways to harness the scientific hallmarks of aging, which drive aging at a cellular level and build a longevity wellness brand from these foundations. Recently, SRW Laboratories has partnered with leading AI drug discovery company, Insilico Medicine, to develop next generation products targeting aging.
This work led him to discover ways to harness the scientific hallmarks of aging, which drive aging at a cellular level and build a longevity wellness brand from these foundations. Recently, SRW Laboratories has partnered with leading AI drug discovery company, Insilico Medicine, to develop next generation products targeting aging.
Gary Scattergood
MC - ThursdayNutraIngredients – Asia
Gary Scattergood
Gary leads William Reed‘s HQ in Asia and is Editor-in-Chief of its food and nutrition titles FoodNavigator-Asia, NutraIngredients-Asia and CosmeticsDesign-Asia, as well as organising a number of high-level food, nutrition and cosmetics conferences, awards and summits. He started his career as a journalist in UK, where he we went on to edit several newspapers and consumer titles, before taking senior leadership roles in business-to-business media and events companies across the food, beverage, cosmetics, fashion, travel and media industries. Gary opened William Reed’s first Asia Pacific office in Singapore in 2016 and has spearheaded the expansion of its editorial, events and commercial operations across the region. Gary has hosted, presented and moderated at conferences and awards shows around the world, and has regularly appeared on TV and radio to discuss the food and nutrition, travel and tourism, and media and marketing industries.
Kurt Renner
Co-Founder
GO Healthy & NZ Health Manufacturing
GO Healthy & NZ Health Manufacturing
Kurt Renner
Kurt was a Co-Founder of GO Healthy New Zealand, the number one supplement brand in pharmacies and health stores in New Zealand which was sold to Nestle in September 2022.
Prior to GO Healthy, Kurt created, developed and launched multiple brands into the New Zealand health store and pharmacy channels.
Kurt specialises in understanding what retail partners and end consumers require, then focusing the whole business model to ensure everything you do is customer focused. Business with the right team and partners should be fun and hard work.
Prior to GO Healthy, Kurt created, developed and launched multiple brands into the New Zealand health store and pharmacy channels.
Kurt specialises in understanding what retail partners and end consumers require, then focusing the whole business model to ensure everything you do is customer focused. Business with the right team and partners should be fun and hard work.
Craigs Investment Partners
Private Wealth Research
Craigs Investment Partners
Craigs Investment Partners Limited is a NZX Participant firm.
Already exceeding 650 employees, with 180 investment advisers across 19 branches and $28 billion of client funds under management – Craigs is one of the largest investment advisory firms in New Zealand. Craigs offers investment advice and a variety of investment solutions to both private investors and corporate clients. Craigs provides the complete breadth of private client and investment management services including investment advice and management, securities trading, research, cash management, institutional dealing, investment banking and corporate finance.
Please visit www.craigsip.com for more information.
Already exceeding 650 employees, with 180 investment advisers across 19 branches and $28 billion of client funds under management – Craigs is one of the largest investment advisory firms in New Zealand. Craigs offers investment advice and a variety of investment solutions to both private investors and corporate clients. Craigs provides the complete breadth of private client and investment management services including investment advice and management, securities trading, research, cash management, institutional dealing, investment banking and corporate finance.
Please visit www.craigsip.com for more information.
Kurt Renner
Co-Founder
GO Healthy & NZ Health Manufacturing
GO Healthy & NZ Health Manufacturing
Kurt Renner
Kurt was a Co-Founder of GO Healthy New Zealand, the number one supplement brand in pharmacies and health stores in New Zealand which was sold to Nestle in September 2022.
Prior to GO Healthy, Kurt created, developed and launched multiple brands into the New Zealand health store and pharmacy channels.
Kurt specialises in understanding what retail partners and end consumers require, then focusing the whole business model to ensure everything you do is customer focused. Business with the right team and partners should be fun and hard work.
Prior to GO Healthy, Kurt created, developed and launched multiple brands into the New Zealand health store and pharmacy channels.
Kurt specialises in understanding what retail partners and end consumers require, then focusing the whole business model to ensure everything you do is customer focused. Business with the right team and partners should be fun and hard work.
More speakers to come...
More speakers to be come...
Programme
Tuesday 28 May 2024
Wednesday 29 May 2024
From 8:00 AM
MCC Labels Coffee Cart
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM
Registration
8:45 AM - 5:00 PM
Summit Welcome and Presentations
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Pre-Dinner Drinks
7:30 PM - Late
Dinner / Awards / Dancing
Thursday 30 May 2024
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Breakfast / MCC Labels Coffee Cart
9:30 AM - 12 PM
Plenary Sessions
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lonza CHI Networking Lunch / MCC Labels Coffee Cart
1:00 PM
Summit Closes
Industry Awards 2024
Entries are open. Current members of Natural Health Products NZ who have held membership for 12 months or more are eligible to enter the awards.
"Last year was great for Absolute Essential as we were honoured with the inaugural 'Social Responsibility Award' and captured the prestigious 'Supreme Award.' These accolades are not merely awards but beacons of our dedication and genuine belief in sustainable practices for business. The recognition was a moment of immense pride reverberating through each team member, fueling our passion even further. These victories amplified our message on a global stage. They unlocked new market opportunities, allowing us to advance our mission and touch the lives of more individuals who share our vision for a sustainable future.”
Bo Hendgen – Founder & CEO Absolute Essential
Two-time Natural Health Products NZ Supreme Award Winner 2023 & 2015
Entries must be received by Midday Wednesday 1 May 2024
Winners will be announced at the GMP Pharmaceuticals Gala Dinner, Wednesday 29 May 2024, Napier War Memorial Centre
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Register
Full Registration (excluding GMP Pharmaceuticals Gala Dinner)
Standard Registration (excl GST) Closes on 15 May 2024
$775
GMP Pharmaceuticals
Gala Dinner
Gala Ticket (excl GST)
$185
Extra guest(s) tickets for Alaron Welcome Function
Extra Function Ticket (excl GST)
$55
Full Registration (excluding GMP Pharmaceuticals Gala Dinner)
Standard Registration (excl GST) Closes on 15 May 2024
$1,030
GMP Pharmaceuticals
Gala Dinner
Gala Ticket (excl GST)
$200
Extra guest/s tickets for Alaron Welcome Function
Extra Function Ticket (excl GST)
$65
Accommodation
We have secured accommodation for our summit at Napier’s leading accommodation providers and all within walking distance of the Napier War Memorial Centre.
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Venue
Napier War Memorial Centre
48 Marine Parade, Bluff Hill, Napier 4110
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