In advance of the 2035 Oceania Summit in October, the Summit organisers are delighted to host a 'fireside chat' with David Mundell MP, 'UK Trade Envoy to New Zealand'.

David served as the Secretary of State for Scotland from 2015-2019 and has served as the Member of Parliament for Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale since 2005. On 23 August 2021, Boris Johnson appointed David as the UK's Trade Envoy to New Zealand.

In this fireside chat, we will discuss David's role in more detail and look at opportunities to accelerate UK / NZ collaboration in addressing the ongoing impact of a changing climate and the role of agrifood technology on our farming systems.

The Session Timetable:

9.15am - 10.00am: Registration

10.00am - 11.00am: The Fireside Chat

11.00am - 11.30am: Networking & Close

IMPORTANT COVID NOTICE

NZTE's Offices continue to apply strict COVID restrictions.

• As at today, confirmation of vaccination is still required for anyone on NZTE premises and all guests will be required to sign in with their vaccine pass (we do have a QR code that they could scan to sign in also). This can take up to a minute or so per guest. We will advise if this changes, but in any event we will need to know who is attending in case of an emergency (and if anyone needs assistance evacuating).

• Masks must be worn at all times on Level 15 including in the meeting rooms.

We will advise attendees of any changes to these requirements in advance of the meeting.