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September 11, 2026
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, Ōtautahi

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WHAT IS
JV26?

Innovation rarely happens in a vacuum, that’s where the Jade Velocity Summit comes in.

Hosted by Jade Software, this event brings together leaders from across Aotearoa with a simple shared purpose: Harnessing technology to drive New Zealand forward.

One day, two streams of speakers, immeasurable impact.

JV26 SPEAKERS.

Whether you’re invited to attend the Business or the Tech stream you’ll be treated to a full day of sessions designed to motivate, challenge and guide your next move.

 

JV26 speakers are at the top of their game and ready to lift the curtain on how they got there. They’ll share their hard-earned lessons, strategies for overcoming roadblocks and how they’re adapting to our rapidly evolving world.

BUSINESS STREAM (SO FAR)

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Cecilia Robinson ONZM Co-Founder and Co-CEO | Tend HealthCecilia Robinson ONZM is a leading New Zealand entrepreneur and the co-founder and Co-CEO of Tend Health, one of the country's largest primary healthcare providers
Cecilia Robinson ONZM Co-Founder and Co-CEO | Tend Health
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Vangelis Vitalis Deputy Secretary, Trade and Economic | MFATVangelis Vitalis is a seasoned trade negotiator and diplomat who has been a central figure in New Zealand's international trade architecture.
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Vangelis Vitalis Deputy Secretary, Trade and Economic | MFAT
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Miles Hurrell CEO | Fonterra Co-operative GroupMiles' career at Fonterra Co-operative Group spans more than 20 years, he held several leadership positions across its global operations before taking on the CEO role in 2018.
Miles Hurrell CEO | Fonterra Co-operative Group
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Kahl Betham CEO and Executive Director | Gallagher Group As CEO since 2021, Kahl oversees Gallagher Group’s Animal Management and Security businesses, leading global success through these diverse technology portfolios.
Kahl Betham CEO and Executive Director | Gallagher Group 
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Hannah Hardy-Jones  Co-Founder | ContentedHannah is passionate about using AI to enhance human capability, she previously founded a mental health tech startup before co-founding Contented, a fast-growing AI platform that turns conversations into clarity.
Hannah Hardy-Jones  Co-Founder | Contented
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Georgie Fenwicke Co-Founder and CEO | FrankieGeorgie and her team built Frankie to enable property operators to maintain large networks of assets easily. The system was inspired by a secondment at Deloitte and four years spent building the Uber network around the UK and Europe.
Georgie Fenwicke Co-Founder and CEO | Frankie
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