What is the Future of Work Conference?

Are you a University of Auckland student, academic or professional staff member looking to thrive in the world of work? The future is going to bring lots of changes, challenges and possibilities, and if you want to be at the forefront, it's time to get ready for it.

Our brand new Future of Work Conference will give you insight into what's to come in our ever-changing world. Top industry speakers will take part in presentations, panel discussions and case studies on topics including the workforce in 2017 and beyond, demographic shifts, the future of university, the future of the recruitment process and much more.

There will also be hands-on workshops on how to turn your ideas and innovations into reality, and how to embrace change and be adaptable.

This conference will give you the knowledge and inspiration to get a head-start in the workplace of the future, and will connect you with industries and organisations.

Please find the full conference agenda below and confirmed speakers:

8.30am - 8.55am: Registration

8.55am - 9.05am: Welcome and Introductions

9:05am - 9:55am: Keynote presentation: The workforce in 2017 and beyond

Vincent Vuillard, Director of Strategic Capabilities and Organisational Health, Fonterra

10:00a.m. 10:40am: Case Study 1: Insight into different industry successes and failures

Tony Arnold, Head of Technology and Information Security Risk, ANZ

10:00am - 10:40am: Case Study 2: Demographic shifts and unemployment

Rohini Ram, People Advisory Services Practice Leader and Partner Tax, EY

Doug Callaway, Data Scientist and Senior Consultant, EYC3

10:40am -11:00am: Morning tea and interactive live demos

11:00am - 11:45am: Panel Discussion: The future of University and relevance of degrees

Darl Kolb, Role: Professor of Connectivity, University of Auckland

Jayne Godfrey, Dean of Business and Economics, University of Auckland

Shailan Patel, National Account Manager, Education and Retail, MYOB

Lee Brodie, Director and Founder, Career Dynamic

Sharndre Kushor, Co-founder and Academic Advisor, Crimson Education

11:00am - 11:45am: Panel discussion: Working for Good: Social Initiatives

Peter Thomson, Digital Strategist, Snowball Effect

Phil Thomson, Cofounder and CEO, Auror

Emily Preston, Venture Manager, Akina

Hanna Eastvold-Edwins, CEO, oDocs

Angus Blair, Vice President, Product, Performance Lab

Rebecca Mills, Co-founder, Euterra

11:45am - 12:30pm: Case Study 3: Life in 2030: What will normal look like

Ingrid Cronin-Knight, Head of Clients and Partners, MYOB

11:45am - 12:30pm: Case Study 4: Future of the application and recruitment process

BNZ, Speaker TBC

12:30pm - 12:45pm: Closing plenary; overview of morning and lead into interactive demos, networking and workshops

12:45pm: End of conference networking with interactive demos

Optional workshops: Please note these will be capped at a maximum of 30 attendees to ensure they stay interactive and engaging for attendees

1:35pm - 4pm: Workshop 1: Turning your ideas, inventions and innovations into reality

1:35pm - 4pm: Workshop 2: How to embrace change and be adaptable

Alexandra Booth, Senior Consultant: Campus Recruitment, EY

Upon registration, you will receive a link to a survey asking you to sign up for your preferred sessions in advance. This will ensure your seat is secured prior to the day, however, there is the option to switch on the day subject to seating availability. If you want to attend an optional workshop, please also ensure you only register for one - and seats are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Please find more information about each session on the full event website:

www.cdes.auckland.ac.nz/futureofwork

Looking forward to seeing you there #cdesfutureofwork