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The Enterprise North Canterbury Business Summit 2026 is bringing some of New Zealand’s most influential business thinkers right to our region. Alongside our incredible keynote speakers, you’ll experience practical focus sessions with industry experts, powerful conversations, and opportunities to deepen your connection with the North Canterbury business community.

This is a day designed for knowledge sharing, upskilling, inspiration and real connection. You’ll walk away with tangible value, fresh ideas and clear next steps. Whether you’re a business owner, manager, entrepreneur or someone simply passionate about business, the ENC Business Summit will equip you with insights and tools you can put into action immediately and long into the future. Invest in a one day boost of skills, ideas and connections to reach new heights in 2026.

OVERVIEW

The Summit

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Mountaineer, Paralympic Medallist, Scientist, Winemaker & Innovator

Mark Inglis ONZM

PEOPLE

Key Note Speakers

Senior Economist

Satish Ranchhod

Rick Agraval

E-Commerce Growth Strategist

Nadia Lim

Chef, Entrepreneur & Co-Founder of My Food Bag

Practical Tools Step out of the day-to-day and gain a clearer view of the economic landscape, emerging opportunities, and what will matter most for your business this year.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

The Value

From a digital growth playbook to financial metrics and leadership resilience strategies, you’ll gain practical tools you can apply immediately. You’ll hear honest, behind-the-scenes insights from business leaders who have navigated growth and setbacks and come out stronger. Real-World Insight Clearer Perspective

Kathryn Jackson
Career Balance

The Great Recharge

CHOOSE FROM TWO

Focus Sessions

Jason Stapley & Helen Pauley
Sidekick  Rangiora

Define The Numbers That Matter

Your 90-Day Digital Growth Blueprint

Rick Agraval
E-Commerce Growth Strategist

Prompt Like A Pro

Caelan Huntress
AI Coaching Academy

9.00am – 9.05amWelcome & Mihi whakatau
Brief welcome notes and introduction to the day. Guests are seated and acknowledgements made.
9.05am – 9.30amSatish Ranchhod — Economic Outlook
Satish presents key economic trends, outlooks, and opportunities relevant to business leaders today.
9.30am – 10.30amMark Inglis — Leadership & Resilience
Mark shares insights on leadership, overcoming challenges, and building resilient teams.
10.30amMorning Tea
Networking opportunity over morning refreshments.
10.45am – 11.45amRick Agraval — Building a Resilient Modern Business
Rick covers strategies for creating adaptable and sustainable modern businesses.
11.45am – 12.45pmNadia Lim — Regeneration, Real Food & Better Business
Nadia talks about sustainable food systems, regenerative practices, and positive business impact.
12.45pm – 1.30pmLunch
Lunch break and informal networking.
1.30pm – 3.30pmFocus Sessions (choose two)
Participants select two sessions:
•Prompt Like A Pro
•Define The Numbers That Matter
•The Great Recharge
•Your 90-Day Digital Growth Blueprint
3.30pm – 3.40pmThe Decent — Heather Warwick closes
Closing remarks and acknowledgements by Heather Warwich CEO of ENC.
3.40pm – 5.00pmCash Bar, Nibbles Provided & Networking
Final networking opportunity with drinks and snacks.

Agenda

The Programme

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Get Your Tickets This will be the highest-value, most inspiring personal and professional development investment you’ll make in 2026.

Earlybird: $195 + GST + booking fees
General Admission: $245 + GST + booking fees
Tickets are strictly limited and 100% transferable. BUY NOW

Who is the ENC Business Summit for?
Business owners, managers, entrepreneurs, farmers, trades, retailers, professional services, and growth-focused team leaders across North Canterbury.
The content is highly relevant to small and medium-sized businesses, particularly owner-operated and family-run enterprises. Many sessions are designed specifically for practical, real-world application across all industries and sectors.
What makes this different from other business events?
Three things:
1.National-level speakers, right here in North Canterbury.
2.Practical focus sessions with tools you can use immediately and apply to your businesses.
3.Deep regional relevance and connection to your local business community.
Will there be opportunities to ask questions?
The keynote with Nadia Lim is an interactive Q&A, and guests can submit questions in advance. We will let you know if your question has been selected.
Do I have to choose a focus session prior to the event?
Yes. In the afternoon, attendees select two of the following focus sessions.
1. Prompt Like A Pro
2. Define The Numbers That Matter
3. The Great Recharge
4. Your 90-Day Digital Growth Blueprint
Each session is practical and designed to deliver immediate takeaways.
What will I walk away with?
You’ll leave with:
• A clearer view of the economic landscape
• Practical tools to strengthen leadership and resilience
• A 90-day growth plan or toolkit • Financial metrics clarity
• New regional business connections
• Energy and motivation for the year ahead
What if I can’t attend after purchasing a ticket?
Tickets are non-refundable but transferable. So if you can’t make it, you can nominate someone to go in your place.

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SPONSORED BY ENTERPRISE NORTH CANTERBURY
 Venue: Rangiora RSA
Wednesday 13th May 8:30-4pm Focus Sessions Reach new heights with North Canterbury’s business leaders at the ENC Summit - one day of insights, skills, and connections to elevate your business in 2026. Get Your Tickets Programme Key Note Speakers © ENCSUMMIT 2026