Fieldays: Beyond The Diplomat – Exploring Women’s Leadership

Fieldays: Beyond The Diplomat – Exploring Women’s Leadership

Join us for an inspiring afternoon hosted by AgriTechNZ and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade celebrating women's leadership.

By MFAT and AgriTech New Zealand

Date and time

Thursday, June 12 · 3:30 - 5pm NZST

Location

NZ International Business Centre, Fieldays

125 Mystery Creek Road Hamilton, Waikato 3240 New Zealand

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Now in its fourth year, this event provides a unique space for women to connect and share insights at Fieldays. This year’s theme, “Beyond The Diplomat,” focuses on how women lead through complexity, particularly in an era of geopolitical change and an uncertain global trade environment. The discussion will highlight whether women’s leadership styles bring unique strengths to these challenges - whether they are more effective, simply different, or both.

Event Highlights:

  • Panel Discussion featuring women leaders from the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands
  • Interactive Q&A
  • Networking Session with drinks and nibbles
  • Opportunities for mentorship and connection

Panellists:

  • H.E. Iona Thomas – British High Commissioner to New Zealand
  • H.E. Jane Connolly – Ambassador of Ireland to New Zealand
  • Carolien Vis – Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
  • Bridgit Hawkins (MC) – Chair, AgritechNZ and Acting CEO, Humble Bee Bio

Open to all Fieldays attendees, this event is focused on amplifying women’s voices and fostering community across sectors. Spaces are limited - register early to secure your place!

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FreeJun 12 · 3:30 PM GMT+12