- The Brentwood, Wellington
- Thursday 2 October 2025
- 9:30am – 5.30pm
- In-person event (no online option sorry)
Please note – we will be discussing this Strategic Plan 2024-29 during the breakout sessions.
| 9:00am – 9.15am | Registrations and Welcome Coffee |
| 9:15am – 9:30am | Mihi Whakatau and Opening Welcome Debbie Hughes, Chief Executive, NZDSN  |
| 9:30am – 10.00am | Keynote Address: Anne Shaw, Director, DSS How effective leadership can influence and support transformation in a time of significant change  |
| 10.00am – 10.30am | Plenary Speech: Sir Bill English, Board Chair – Manawanui Application of the Social Investment approach within the disability sector – how it can shape policy and funding frameworks that lead to better outcomes for disabled people and their whānau.  |
| 10.30am – 10.45am | Q&A from members to speakers |
| 10:45am – 11.15am | Extended Morning Tea and Networking |
| 11:15am – 12.00am | NZDSN Board Panel How NZDSN is navigating influence and supporting transformation in a time of significant change Q&A from members to the Board |
| 12:00pm – 1pm | Breakout Session 1 Brainstorming NZDSN’s focus for the 2026 Election Year What are the top three things NZDSN should be focusing on for the 2026 election? + report back |
| 1:00pm – 2.00pm | Lunch and Networking |
| 2:00pm – 3.30pm | Breakout Session 2 Exploring NZDSN Strategic Priorities for 2026 What are the top three priorities for NZDSN? + report back |
| 3:30pm – 3.50pm | Closing Remarks |
| 3.50pm – 4:00pm | Karakia Whakamutunga and Farewell |
| 4.00 pm – 5.30pm | Cocktails and networking |