special events

Breakfast Plenary – Friday 10 September, 8am to 9am

Feed the brain and the inner person at the same time, click here for more information.
Members Forum – Thursday 9 September, 12.30pm to 1.15pm

A chance for all HRINZ members to discuss their aspirations, challenges and wish-lists for their professional body of representation and to hear what other members want from the Institute.
Conference Weaving – facilitated fora

Facilitated by Mary-Alice Arthur, these sessions provide opportunity to create your own conference agenda, set your own conference goals and generally have dicussion about the issues affecting HR on a daily basis, so that you’ll get the most out of your time here.

Day 1: Taking Stock – Setting the Scene
Day 2: Brainworking
Day 3: Where the Thinking is Heading
Master Class

Two Master Classes are offered this year but both have entry restrictions.

Learning Strategies, Management and Systems
Led by Bill Farrell
Open to senior level HR practitioners and HRINZ professional (certificated) members

Cynefin Tools and Techniques
Led by Dave Snowden
Invited senior level business leaders

HR Business Leaders Big Day Out – Wednesday 8 September, 10am to 5pm
Sorry, by invitation only
Welcome Reception – Wednesday 8 September, 5pm to 7pm
Try out a wicked blonde or a sassy red while you catch up with friends, colleagues and acquaintances at Wellington’s only brewery. If you’re exhausted after a hard days thinking you can always check out the brewing instead…guaranteed enjoyment either way.
Professional Members’ Dinner – Wednesday 8 September, 7.30pm to 10pm
Join other certificated HRINZ members over dinner to chew the fat over hot business issues, or use this time to get to know others in your profession.
Networking at the Expo – Thursday 9 September, 5.15 to 6pm
Relax and unwind with a wine or two, visit the expo and share your thinking and the day’s discoveries before preparing for the exciting night ahead.
Party time – Thursday 9 September, 7.30pm onwards

and now for something completely different…

If you thought that the HRINZ Conference parties had peaked at the amazing 2003 Mardi Gras, you aint seen nothing yet. The theme is ‘red’ or ‘green’, the music will be hot and the company cool. Pre-dinner drinks followed by a great dinner will lead to experiences you’ll never forget. Definitely designed to shift your thinking!