M2 magazine presents
HOW THE BEST ARE SUCCEEDING
18 June 2026
Christchurch
Unlocking the Power of Technology For Business
The M2 AI Summit is New Zealand’s premier business event for C-suite leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors eager to harness AI for productivity, growth, and innovation. Join a vibrant community of forward-thinking professionals for a day of actionable insights, industry connections, and real-world AI success stories.
What sets the M2 Ai Summit Apart?
Action-Focused Content
Practical case studies, expert panels, and hands-on demonstrations-no theory, just proven strategies.
Premium Networking
Opportunity to connect, collaborate, and build relationships across industries with senior business decision-makers, investors, and entrepreneurs
Marketplace & Showcases
Discover the latest AI solutions and innovative products in our dynamic exhibit hall.
What to expect
Exhibit Hall:
Unique mix of Tech, Business & Lifestyle Exhibits for you to engage with from AI & Automation to Luxury Cars, Travel, Cocktails & Wine.
Hospitality:
All inclusive tickets of: Espresso Coffee, Morning Tea, Lunch, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Fruit, Networking Cocktails, Scotch & Wine with Nibbles.
Meeting Areas:
Space for meetings, catch up on work or a video call.
Our Outcomes For You
Meet like-minded business people to grow your connections & your business by seeing what they are doing differently to succeed.
Get answers faster from expert speakers & fellow attendees about the latest developments, case studies, where to start & what works.
Understand how to use AI & Technology to build better products, increase efficiency
Grow your customer connection
Activate the passion of your team
Agenda
18 June 2026
Christchurch
8:00AM – NETWORKING OVER COFFEE
9:30am – Welcome – Andre Rowell, Editor M2 Magazine
9:40am – “How to Gain a Competitive Edge in an AI World”
10:05am – “How to Upskill Your Team Fast: A Hands-On Toolkit You Can Use Today”
10:30am – “Using AI to Make Your Team Great”
11:00am – NETWORKING OVER MORNING TEA
11:45am – “How We Used Agents to Scale Our Company”
12:10pm – “Predictive Tech: Unlocking New Opportunities and Efficiencies”
12:35pm – “Simple and Effective AI Tools You Can Use Today”
1:00pm – NETWORKING OVER LUNCH
2:10pm – “How to Increase Productivity with AI & Machine Learning”
2:35pm – “How We Used AI to Build Our Product”
3:00pm – “Unlocking New Zealand’s Future: Insights from 500 Business Decision Makers”
3:30pm – NETWORKING OVER DRINKS & NIBBLES
5:00pm – CLOSE
Previous Speakers
Nyssa Waters
Prior to founding Possibl.ai in 2023, Nyssa held senior roles including Head of Financial Services & Fintech at Google Cloud NZ, and Sales Leadership with Spark and Telstra. She partners with organisations to transform data into actionable AI insights, driving efficiency, improved customer experiences and strategic advantage across industries.
James Laughlin
A globally recognised expert in high‑performance leadership and personal mastery, based in Christchurch, James is a seven-time world champion musician, He now channels his exceptional mental discipline into empowering elite performers, from professional athletes to Fortune 500 CEOs, through his unique frameworks and coaching methods. As the mental skills coach for Canterbury Rugby, James applies principles of resilience and clarity to sharpen the competitive edge of one of the southern hemisphere’s top teams.
Dr Peter Catt
Peter spearheads the integration of advanced AI, machine learning, and automation into business strategies and solutions. Holding a doctorate in applied computing, he brings deep expertise in predictive modeling and forecasting, helping organisations transform complex data into confident and actionable insights. He’s also a recognised global panellist for MIT Technology Review on ethical innovation in AI.
Cowan Henderson
Cowan focuses on bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI technology and the people who use it. His approach is highly practical and people-centric, rather than overwhelming teams with tools, he empowers them with the habits, safety frameworks and playful experimentation that make AI adoption sustainable. Cowan is known for turning abstract concepts into hands-on learning experiences.
John-Daniel Trask
Raygun is a global application monitoring company serving customers in over 120 countries including Domino’s, HBO, and Virgin Atlantic. With more than 18 years of experience building globally competitive Wellington-based technology companies, JD has been at the forefront of AI adoption.
Andrew Nicol
Through Preductive, Andrew works directly with CEOs and business owners to unlock clarity, establish solid foundations, and run hands-on “agentic sprints” that deliver AI-driven solutions within weeks, not years. He interviewed 100 senior leaders last year to understand their challenges, the rates of adoption and the market. His approach is software-agnostic, practical, and always centred on amplifying people rather than replacing them.
Bede Cammock-Elliot
Since 2003, seedigital has become a world-leading interactive remote video monitoring company, protecting over $5.5 billion worth of assets for some of New Zealand’s most iconic brands and organisations through integrated CCTV, intrusion detection, audio, and access control technologies.
Caelan Huntress
Caelan helps organisations adopt AI confidently by showing not just what’s possible, but how to put it into practice. Known for his lively presentation style, Caelan makes complex technology approachable, leaving audiences energised and ready to take action.
Danu Abeysuriya
Under Danu’s technical leadership, Rush has built platforms and products used daily by millions of people, including the NZ COVID Tracer app, large-scale digital systems for global brands, and AI-powered solutions that now serve 1 in 10 New Zealanders. Trained as an engineer and known for his ability to translate cutting-edge research into applied technology, Danu has led teams that have delivered complex projects spanning computer vision, machine learning, and large-scale cloud architecture.
Alex Johnson
Alex works with organisations across industries to strengthen their defences against evolving threats, helping executives translate cybersecurity complexity into practical strategies. Drawing on findings from the Global Cyber Risk Report, Alex will share where AI is creating both risk and opportunity and what leaders can do right now to protect their businesses.
Asa Cox
Under his leadership, Arcanum has delivered AI-powered solutions that fast-track retention, streamline workflows, and drive real business impact across diverse industries. Asa leads strategic development of Numa, a practical AI platform that helps SMEs grow profitably by turning business data into actionable insights and automation.
WHO Should attend?
1.
Businesses looking to outcompete their market leveraging technology.
2.
Business Leaders wanting to best leverage their time with our M2 Connector where they can “speed date” for 10 minutes with up to 6 solution providers to help them leverage technology to grow their business.
3.
Businesses wanting to strengthen their senior team, enabling personal & therefore business growth by spending valuable face to face time in an expansive environment.
4.
Leaders wanting to invest a day with their rising stars in the business to share ideas, goals & visions for them personally & the future of the business.
5.
Leaders wanting to create new opportunities by networking with other business leaders about productivity, growth & business development.
6.
Businesses wanting to deepen client connections to grow their partnership.
Or make a meeting with our Founder Tim Lawrence to discuss the M2 AI Summit options by simply booking a meeting here.
WhAT AttendeES SAY
“This event is extremely valuable to us.” (October 2024)
-Vaughan Borcovsky, Operations Manager, Barfoot & Thompson
“AI might not take your job, but the individual and companies who adopt it effectively, just might.” (May 2024)
–Brynn Uriara, Client Lead at Spark
“Was a super inspiring day and left very energised! Keen to bring more IAG leaders next time.” (June 2024)
-Nick Roberts, Executive Manager Direct Brands, IAG
“Loved the enthusiasm and examples of how AI can easily streamline businesses.” (May 2024)
– Mark Smart, National Sales Manager, Unicom Security
“The speakers delivered invaluable insights into AI’s transformative impact across industries.” (May 2024)
– Frist Travel Group
“We all found it be a great showcase of how a wide range of businesses are embracing AI to drive meaningful change.” (March 2024)
-Dione Forbes-Ryrie, Director, Les Mills
Companies That Have Attended
Companies that attended our recent Auckland 30 April 2025 event.
2degrees
3Plus Consulting
AA Insurance
Able Axcess
Adeption
Adobe
Afinico
Agency 8
AgenticAI
AI Forum New Zealand
Aim for Awesomeness
AITHENTIC
All Good Media
Amazon Web Services
Anypear, Anzor Fastners
Apex Advice
APL Window Solutions
Aqualine
Aroa Biosurgey
Arvida
ASB Bank
ASI Solutions
ASM
Aspire Property Management
ASX, Auckland Copiers & Solutions
Auckland Diving Community Trust
Auckland Museum
Auckland Thoroughbred Racing
Augusto
AUT
Avatars Global
Awanui
Axio
Bank of New Zealand
Barfoot & Thompson
Bastion Security Group
BDO
Benton Logistics
BestStart Educare
Better Finance
Blindspot
Bluechip IT
Bluehead
Boma Technologies
Both Brains
Brimful
Briscoe Group
Buddle Findlay
Built
Business Mentors NZ
Cambridge Clothing
Care On Call
Catalist Markets
Cato Bolam
CDC Data Centres
Cello
Centrix
Charcoal Leadership Group
Chem Dry
Chemistry
Christian Savings
Cin7
CircuIT Recruitment Group
CLC Consulting
ClearPoint
Clyth MacLeod Business Sales
CodeBlue
ComputerFood
Cook Costello
Craig & Associates
CrediFlex
Crockers
Custom-Pak Plastic Products
Cyber Stone
Dat
Datacom
Davis Food Ingredients
DB Breweries
Deaf Aotearoa
Decoded Digital
Delta Insurance
Elevation
DLA Piper
Douglas Pharmaceuticals
DSG Group
Duncan Cotterill
Dynamic Supplies
Dynamix Recruitment
Dynamo6
Eagle Technology
Ecliptic VC
Elevate Resourcing
Elevated Access NZ
Ember Korowai Takitini
ENGEO, Enterprise Motor Group
Epson, Euro Corporation
EV Maritime
Evison Consulting
Evolve Management Partners
Executive Consulting and Coaching
Fabric Brand Partners
Farm Focus
Fidelity Life
Finance NZ
Find Recruitment
Fire Security Services
FIRN Analytics
Fisher & Paykel Appliances
Fitout Solutions
Fliway Group
Flooring Xtra
Forme Planning
Forsyth Barr
Fresh Dynamics
Frontline Services
Fullers360
Fulton Hogan
Furze Architecture & Design
G.J. Gardner Homes
GD1
Giltrap Group
Global Endeavours
Gravity
GreenAir
Greenstone Software
Griffins
Hamilton Locke
Harcourts
HEB Construction
High Performance Sport NZ
HJ Professionals
HK Kitchens
HPSNZ
Human Fabric
Hype & Dexter
IAG
ICT
In Motion
Independent Traffic Control
Inland Revenue
Integricity Technology
Intranel Consulting Services
Invest New Zealand
JBWere
Keri Little Photography
Kindercare
Kindo
Kitchen Studio
Kiwi Property
Kiwibank
Kiwicoaches
KiwiRail
Kordia
Kowhai
L’Authentique
LC-39
Les Mills
Lexus
Life Plus
LINK Business
Lodge Real Estate
Lotto, Maidstone Properties
Mainfreight
Marsh
McKenzie & Co
Mcleod Cranes
Media Design School
Metlifecare
Metrocom
Midwich
Milk NZ
MinterEllisonRuddWatts
Mission Ready
Mix Recruitment
Mohawk
MOTAT
Motion Capital
MTF
My Office Manager
Neurological Foundation NZ
NZ Growth Capital Partners
New Zealand Health Group
NEXTGEN
Nextro
Nikko AM
Noel Leeming Commercial,
Northpower
NSI Management
NZ Boutique Consultancy Association
NZ Clinical Research
NZ Private Capital
NZDF
NZME
NZX
OCS
Octa
Oji Fibre Solutions
One NZ
Orion Health
Oyster Property Group
Parallo
Partners Life
Pattle Delamore Partners
PEPworldwide
PIC Insurance Brokers
Pie Funds
Platform29
Point16
Pressure Blythe
Previously Unavailable
ProCare
Provident Insurance
Public Trust
Quantifi Photonics
Quattro Group
Quotable Value
Radically
Ray White
RD Group
Real Estate Institute of New Zealand
Recruitme New Zealand
Red Badge
Released
Resilient IT
Revolution IT
Richardsons Real Estate
Rider Levett Bucknall
RUSH
Rutherford Rede
Saatchi & Saatchi
Salesforce
Samsung
SDT
Search Republic
Sentinel Homes
Series Investments
SG Fleet
Shasta Ventures
Silky Insights
Simplicity
Simply Energy
Skin Institute
Skin Institute Group
SkyCity
Small Business Accounting
Smart Parking
Smartspace.ai
SME Growth
Softsource vBridge
Spark
Speirs Finance
Sports Travel and Hospitality NZ
Stainless Design
Steel & Tube
Stellar Consulting
Stellar Projects
Strategicly Consulting
Streamliner Productions
Summit Real Estate
Sunday Drive
Supacolour
SureShot
Synchub
Syncopate
T&G
Tainui Group Holdings
Talent Connection NZ
Target State
Tax Traders
TCM Supplies
TELUS Health
The Better Health Company
The CFO Centre
Survey Group 2022
Warehouse Group
Think Concepts
ThinkGo
TIG
Tonkin + Taylor
Tourism Holdings
Toyota New Zealand
Tropex Exports
Trust Management
TSB
Turners Automotive Group
TVNZ
TW Building
UBT
UNICEF
Unicom Security
University of Auckland
Valocity
Vemo IT Solutions
Virtual Blue
Virtual Flex
Vision Systems
Vista Group
Visual Technology NZ
Visy
Voicepro
Volo
Voluntas Group
Voyager Internet
VOYCAP
Foxbyte
Westpac Properties
Wilson Parking
WM NZ
Xtracta
Yoogo Fleet
Zipp.
Our co-Sponsors & Exhibitors
3PAI
3PAI is an AI solutions and expertise provider that supports you leverage AI as a business partner for enhanced productivity, performance and positive impact.
Visit 3plusconsulting.co.nz
AWS
Generation AI is here and AWS is empowering New Zealand companies to build trustworthy AI solutions that unlock innovation, drive productivity, and create a better future for Kiwis.
Visit aws.amazon.com
Memyard
Never Miss Critical Changes to Your Google Drive Files. Get one intelligent daily email that shows you exactly what changed, who made updates, and why it matters to your work.
Visit memyard.com
MintHC
We use marketing to help our clients leverage business opportunities, build brand trust and win new customers.
Visit minthc.co.nz
OxygenIT
Worried about AI exposing sensitive data? OxygenIT unites governance and cybersecurity so NZ businesses deploy AI, protecting reputation and growth.
Visit oxygenit.co.nz
Virtual Blue
Transform operations with AI-powered process automation. Eliminate manual processes, improve accuracy, and empower teams to focus on business growth.
Visit virtualblue.co.nz
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HOW THE BEST ARE SUCCEEDING
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