CONFERENCE TIMINGS
Programme for the Day
Discover a dynamic programme of concise, high-impact sessions designed for alumni associations, school leaders and engagement professionals. Each session is 20 minutes long, delivering practical ideas, fresh thinking and valuable takeaways you can apply immediately.
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
Thursday 4th June 2026
Pre-Conference Networking Dinner
17.30 Welcome Drinks
18.30 Dinner
20.00 Live Music in the Famous '1866 Speakeasy Bar'
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Friday 5th June 2026
Conference
09.00 Registrations (Arrival from 8.30)
09.45 Morning Sessions Commence
11.40 Lunch Break
13:00 Afternoon Sessions Commence (includes 20 minute break)
16:00 Close
The Conference Programme - Friday 5th June 2025
09:00 - 09:45 Registrations
Tea, coffee and pastries served on arrival.
09:45 - 10:00 Welcome
A short welcome speech by David Wybourne, CEO Wycane Ltd
10:00 - 10:20 How to Ensure the Alumni Association is Valued by the School
Speakers: Jason Speedy (Head of St Peter's School, Cambridge)
10:20 - 10:40 Results of the New Zealand-Wide Benchmarking Survey
Speaker: Steve Gow
10:40 - 11:00 Events that Strengthen Connection and Loyalty
Speaker: Howard Baker
11:00 - 11:20 Data Sharing, Privacy Law and Member Communications
Speaker: Joanne Jogia
11:20 - 11:40 Building and Growing Endowment Funds
Speakers: Matt Henry - Head of Wealth Research at Forsyth Barr and Simon Bowden - Head of Philanthropic Services at Forsyth Barr
11:40 - 12:45 LUNCH IN ST. PETER'S DINING HALL
13:00 - 13:20 Technology – Finding Members and Bringing Them Together
Speaker: Arno van Niekerk - Head of Delivery at Company-X
13:20 - 13:40 How to Make Membership of the Association Valued by Members
Speaker: Lizzie Dyer - Alumni Manager at Christ's College
13:40 - 14:00 Accessing International Donations
Speaker: John Godfrey - Chapel & York
14:00 - 14:20 Governance Models and Committee Effectiveness
Speaker: Manny Fernandez
14:20 - 14:40 Break
14:40 - 15:00 Commercial Partnerships and Sponsorship Opportunities
Speaker: Grant Metcalfe - Marketing Strategist at Metcalfe Advisory
15:00 - 15:20 Building Loyalty and Belonging
Speaker: Craig Grimshaw - CEO at The Loyalty Collective
15:20 - 15:40 Delegate Problem-Solving Workshop
Creating value for members
15:40 - 16:00 Closing Address
Speaker: David Wybourne
