Women in Seed 2026

Seed & Grain New Zealand is pleased to host the

Presented for Women in the grain and seed industry to create
opportunities for networking, professional and personal development.

Seed & Grain Member Registration $350.00 pp (GST incl)
Non-Member Registration $425.00 pp (GST incl)
Includes breakfast, lunch & refreshments
Option to stay for networking drinks at the conclusion $30.00 pp (GST incl)

Programme: Thursday 28th May

7.30am-8:45am Registrations & Networking Breakfast
Barista Coffee Cart
8:45am-9:00am Welcome
Charlotte Connoley | SGNZ Executive
Sarah Clark | SGNZ Chief Executive
9:00am-9:45am Hamish Marr
Arable Farmer & Former SATE

"Insights from an arable farmer and ambassador: the future of arable, global markets, challenges & opportunities"
9:45am-10:30am Sarah Adams
General Manager | Gallaghers - Strategy & New Ventures Agritech Development, Mentor in Agritech

"Inspirational Agritech"
10:30am-11:00am Morning Tea & Networking
11:00am-11:45am Madeline Newman
Executive Director | AI Forum of New Zealand

“Making sense of the transformative power of AI”
11:45am-12:30pm Amy Po-Ching
Financial Planner | Levridge

“Wealth building principles for women navigating careers, child-rearing years and life”
12:30pm-1:30pm Lunch & Networking
1:30pm-2:15pm Brigit Blair
Founder | Linden Leaves

“From Seeds to Skincare – Building a global brand from NZ”
2:15pm-2:45pm Afternoon Tea & Networking
2:45pm-4:45pm Cassie Roma
Entrepreneur |Media strategist | Mentor & former business adviser on the Apprentice Aotearoa | Celebrity Treasure Island 2022

" Owning our Chapters: confidence, capability & change on our terms"
4:45pm-4:55pm Closing Remarks | Q & A
5:00pm Networking drinks

Accommodation & Other Information

Register individually or as a group, please supply names and contact details for each person.

Advise any dietary requirements you might have.

Accommodation click the following link to book at the venue

https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/seedandgrainnzwomeninseed/

Parking: Free parking is available on site.

Contact: Sharon at sharon.dawe@sgnz.co.nz

Supported by:

ShepherdessKings SeedsLinden LeavesThe Innocent AntSummer Hill SeedsFudgeOpukeAntler ApparelBarkersGurt & PopsElmThe Limery