We were very excited to open the 2021 conference registrations at the beginning of October, as we usually do, but unfortunately, the new outbreak of COVID-19 in New Zealand means that we are unsure of the lockdown restrictions come November, especially around Auckland. 

With this in mind, the RemNet Committee has made the difficult decision to postpone this year’s conference. As always our aim is to deliver a high valued and best in class conference which we feel is best achieved by moving the conference to the new year – our new dates will be Thursday, 3rd March – Friday, 4th March 2022.

The theme for this conference is ‘Evolve – Thriving in a New Normal”, focusing on different strategies and tools we use to improve our new world of work. We hope you enjoy our wide array of speakers who will share their insights on how we can not just survive but thrive in this new normal. The amazing Michele A’Court will be back with her great positive energy to MC the conference!

The theme is Evolve – Thriving in a new normal and we have a great line up of international and local speakers including:

• John Rubino – President, Rubino Consulting Services
• Mark Stephens – Director, Workforce Advisory – Reward, People Advisory Services, EY
• Stephanie Love – Director / HR Specialist, Stephanie Love | HR Consulting
• Andrew La Fontaine – Partner with Mercer and leads Strategy & Sales for the Career Business in Australia and New Zealand
• Alison Bamford – Mercer Marsh Benefits Country Leader – New Zealand, Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc.
• Tanya Giles – Director, PWC
• Cathy Hendry – Managing Director, Strategic Pay
• Lisa Kane – Client Director, Korn Ferry
• Graeme Field – Performance & Reward Lead, Human Capital Solutions, Aon
• Tony Alexander – Economics Analyst and Commentator
• Dr Mark Bussin – Chairperson, 21st Century and Associate Professor at the University of Johannesburg
• Robin Davies – Senior HR Specialist
• Felicity Cammock – Senior Employee Experience & Benefits Manager, Air New Zealand
• Julie Grantham – Remuneration Manager, Air New Zealand
• Danijela Unkovich – Wellbeing Specialist, Southern Cross
• Alan McDonald – Head of Advocacy and Strategy, EMA
• Wendell D’Cunha – Manager Reward, Auckland Council
• Una Diver – People Advisory Services Partner, EY Oceania

For the wellbeing of staff and members, the RemNet 2021 conference will operate according to the latest Government guidelines. How we operate will vary depending on whether we are at Red, Orange or Green:

• Red: Vaccine passes are required to attend in-person. In-person tickets will be limited as the venue will be limited to 100 people (including staff & attendees), distanced 1 meter apart. No limits will apply to online attendance. When food and drink is being served, you must remain seated and separated. You can move around when you are not being served or eating.

• Orange: Vaccine passes are required to attend in-person. No limits will be applied to in-person or online attendance, social distancing will not be required.

• Green: Vaccine passes are required to attend in-person. No limits will be applied to in-person or online attendance, social distancing will not be required.

The conference will continue to be a Hybrid event on the 3rd & 4th of March, meaning you can attend one or both days online if you prefer

Register now HERE

Conference agenda is available HERE