Something big is coming to the South. On 9 October 2026, Accelerate South arrives at the Dunedin Centre. Whether you're looking to grow, lead better, or simply get in the room with the right people, Accelerate South delivers the thinking, the speakers, and the conversations that southern businesses need right now.

Introducing our first speakers:

• Dame Valerie Adams, two-time gold medallist and one of Aotearoa's greatest stories of resilience and reinvention.
• Sir Ian Taylor, Ōtepoti Dunedin-born innovator and founder of a world-leading tech company built right here in the South.
• Steve Wilson MNZM, NZ Product Accelerator, 40 years leading New Zealand manufacturing companies and 40 director roles across technology, manufacturing, and venture capital
• Amy Scott, helps people unlock the power of communication—building trust faster, reducing friction, and creating connections that drive real impact.

Check out the link to the event page below, as more speakers are announced. Expect a powerful lineup of speakers, real takeaways you can apply straight away, and genuine networking opportunities with a room full of ambitious business owners big and small. 

More information here


Early bird pricing available until Monday 31 August -  Register now!
All tickets booked before 15 August also go in the draw to win a $300 Air New Zealand voucher!

• Member price (early bird): $395 + GST
• Member price (1 September onwards): $495 + GST  
• Non- Member price (early bird): $550 + GST
• Non- Member price (1 September onwards): $675 + GST

Registrations close: Friday 25 September.

Also, sponsorship packages are available for businesses wanting to put their brand in front of business owners, decision-makers,  professionals, entrepreneurs, and curious minds. Contact our team for more information.


The fun doesn’t stop when the Accelerate South Conference ends… it just gets started! 🎉

Join us as we keep the momentum going with an epic after-function at Vault 21 in The Octagon.
The perfect place to unwind, connect, and celebrate with great company.
When registering for the conference, be sure to let us know in the comments section if you’ll be joining us for the after-function. You won’t want to miss it!