Wao Summit Event Programme
Better Business Day
Unlock a full day of inspiring, actionable sessions exploring how business can be a powerful force for environmental and social regeneration. From the emerging world of biodiversity credits and place-based conservation in the mountains, to emotionally intelligent leadership and future-ready sustainability strategy, you'll gain insights and tools to lead with impact. Whether you're in business, tourism, finance, or governance, this is your invitation to build better—together.
Making Sense of Sustainability
Cut through the noise. This interactive session unpacks what sustainability and ESG really mean in business—and how to turn them into tools for strategic advantage.
Understanding Biodiversity Credits with Ekos Kāmahi
What if regenerating nature was also good for business? Discover how biodiversity credits are creating a bold new future where enterprise and ecosystems grow together. With Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari and Ekos Kāmahi Ltd.
Your Climate Wake-Up Call
The challenges are real—but so is the opportunity. Join leading experts to explore how we can reignite momentum, embed long-term thinking, and centre climate action in every part of life.
Business Carbon Footprint & Certification Workshop with Ekos Kāmahi - Queenstown
How can your organisation take real, measurable steps toward climate accountability? In this practical and interactive workshop, Ekos Kāmahi will guide businesses through the process of understanding, measuring, and certifying carbon footprints. You’ll learn how to move beyond good intentions and into credible action, with tools and insights that make carbon reporting both accessible and meaningful.
Optimise, The Business Sustainability AI Agent MVP Webinar
Join WAO and 'Mr. G (Galeno Chua), Founder of the Idea Consultancy, for an interactive webinar where we introduce Optimise, the Business Sustainability AI Agent designed to help purpose-led businesses influence change from the inside out.
Cybersecurity in the Green Economy - Queenstown
Transitioning to a carbon-zero yet digitally insecure world: Join cybersecurity expert Nick Baty to learn how to manage cyber threats for a safer future.
Go B Corp for Good - Queenstown
The What, Why & How of B Corp. Tim Jones on leveraging the framework for better business practices.
Mastering Climate Action Priorities - Wānaka
Whether your business or organisation is just starting out on your emissions journey or looking to turbo boost your efforts, this masterclass with GHG experts EAS will help you prioritise action.
Go B Corp for Good - Wānaka
The What, Why & How of B Corp. Tim Jones on leveraging the framework for better business practices.
Cybersecurity in the Green Economy - Wānaka
Transitioning to a carbon-zero yet digitally insecure world: Join cybersecurity expert Nick Baty to learn how to manage cyber threats for a safer future.
How to Shift a System
From mindset to the nuts and bolts of doing, step through the process of how to drive transformative change through a systems lens.
Better Business Day - Wānaka
The WAO Summit offers business owners a unique opportunity to revolutionise their approach to business by learning how to operate with greater purpose and sustainability. Attendees will explore cutting-edge sustainable practices that not only enhance profitability but also contribute positively to the environment and society.