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
9.00 Registrations (Arrival from 8.30)
9.45 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: David Wybourne
10:40 - 11:00 Events that strengthen connection and loyalty
Speaker: Howard Baker, job title Wycane Ltd
11:00 - 11:20 Data sharing, privacy law and member communications
Speaker: Joanne Jogia
11:20 - 11:40 Building and growing endowment funds
Speaker Kelvyn Eglington
11:40 - 12:45 LUNCH in St. Peter's dining hall
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13:00 - 13:20 Technology – Finding Members and Bringing Them Together
Speakers: Arno and Hongyu
13:20 - 13:40 How to Make Membership of the Organisation Valued by Members
Speaker: tbc
Building Loyalty and Belonging
Speaker: Craig Grimshaw, CEO The Loyalty Collective
14:00 - 14:20 Governance models and committee effectiveness
Speaker: Manny Fernandez
14:20 - 14:40 Break
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14:40 - 15:00 Commercial partnerships and sponsorship opportunities
Speaker: Grant Metcalfe
15:00 - 15:20 Accessing international donations
Speaker: John Godfrey
15:20 - 15:40 Delegate problem-solving workshop
Creating value for members
15:40 - 16:00 Closing Address
Speaker: David Wybourne
