Real conversations. Practical ideas. Meaningful connections.
22–23 October 2026 | Trafalgar Centre, Nelson
A boutique women's leadership conference for women who want more than just inspiration.
Explore leadership, confidence, ambition and the realities behind success through honest conversations, practical insights and powerful connections that last long after the conference ends.
Meet the first of our speakers
This is just the beginning. More speakers, conversations and programme details will be revealed soon.
Event MC: Livia Esterhazy
Livia Esterhazy is a founder, director and CEO who knows what it takes to lead — from NZ’s premium advertising agencies, to CEO of WWF New Zealand, to her current role steering the $27 million A Lighter Touch programme.
On stage, she has a way of having a room laughing one minute and furiously taking notes the next. Open, honest, and able to make people feel safe enough to be vulnerable, so they leave with more energy than they arrived with.
Off stage she's raising five now-grown kids, learning to fly a microlight, flying paramotors and riding mountain bikes badly and happily, and coaching women through menopause with the same honesty she brings to everything else.
Rachel Taulelei
Founder, Owner, Director
Rachel Taulelei (Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga, Ngāti Rārua, Ngāti Huia ki Katihiku) is a prominent Aotearoa New Zealand business leader, with a career spanning entrepreneurship, governance, sustainability, Māori economic development and international trade. She founded sustainable seafood company Yellow Brick Road, led Māori-owned food and beverage company Kono, and is now co-founder of brand strategy firm Oho.
Rachel is the Chair and Co-Owner of the Tokomanawa Queens (Wellington's professional women's basketball team), and serves on major boards including Mercury NZ, Wellington Airport, The Warehouse Group, and ANZCO Foods. She chairs the Appointments and Remuneration Panel for New Zealand Rugby and acts as an advisor to the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy (CSPNZ), Movac and Huia Publishing. A strong advocate for values-led leadership, she is passionate about creating opportunities for women in business, alongside stronger, more inclusive leadership in Aotearoa.
Aimee McCammon
Aimee McCammon is the Managing Director of Pic's Peanut Butter, taking the reins after a decade on the company's advisory board. As Pic Picot's stepdaughter, she represents the second generation of family leadership and is the company's first female CEO.
An experienced strategist and brand builder, Aimee has worked with some of New Zealand's best-known brands, including Whittaker's, Toyota, Lotto, 42 Below and Tourism New Zealand. Her career has also included senior leadership roles at Saatchi & Saatchi, Peter Jackson’s Park Road Post Production, Assignment Group and Trade Me.
She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Auckland, completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School in 2023, and serves as a director of Blis Technologies and the New Zealand Film Commission.
Gina Dellabarca
Chief Executive, NBS
With over 20 years of experience in banking and executive leadership, Gina has navigated transformative change, led strategic innovation, and championed inclusion throughout her career. Before joining NBS, she held key leadership roles at Westpac NZ, driving transformation and business growth.
Gina will deliver an engaging and practical discussion on what it takes to build influence, stay visible, and create career momentum in today's evolving work environment. Drawing on her own leadership journey, Gina will share insights into the habits, mindset and choices that help women stand out, remain relevant, and position themselves for future opportunities. She'll share practical strategies to strengthen your Professional Edge, grow your confidence and influence, and take greater ownership of your career and future success.
Join the Inspiring Women Business Conference
Who is Inspiring Women for?Life moves quickly. Between work, business, family and everything in between, it's easy to spend all your energy investing in everyone else. Inspiring Women Business Conference gives you permission to step away from the everyday and invest in the one person who drives it all—you. Whether you're:
The two day conference is designed for women who want practical ideas, meaningful connections and honest conversations. |
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Why attend Inspiring Women?Across two immersive days you'll hear from accomplished women who are willing to share not just their successes, but the challenges, setbacks and defining moments that shaped them.
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What's included in the ticket?Your Inspiring Women Business Conference ticket includes: ✔ Two days of conference access ✔ Keynote speakers and panel discussions ✔ Interactive conversations, break-out workshops and un-conferencing sessions ✔ Full catering and refreshments across both days ✔ Networking experiences with likeminded people ✔ Conference resources |
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Showcase your business at Inspiring WomenShowcase your organisation, products or services to an engaged audience of business owners, professionals, leaders and decision-makers. Exhibiting across this two-day event gives your business valuable visibility, meaningful face-to-face connections and the opportunity to introduce your brand to delegates from across Nelson Tasman and beyond. Your exhibitor package includes dedicated exhibition space, one full conference registration, a profile in the conference app and the opportunity to promote prizes, helping extend your reach throughout the event. Exhibitor spaces are limited. Book your exhibitor ticket today or contact us to learn more about the promotional opportunities available. |
More than a partnership. Become part of the story.The Inspiring Women Conference is a celebration of leadership, ambition, connection, and the remarkable women shaping business across Nelson Tasman and beyond. We are seeking a small number of inaugural partners who share our commitment to supporting women in business and creating meaningful opportunities for learning, professional growth, and genuine connection. More than a branding opportunity, partnership offers the chance to align your organisation with a high-impact event, engage with an influential audience, and help shape an experience with lasting regional and national potential. Explore our partnership opportunities and join us in creating something unforgettable. |
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