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SUMMARY:Auckland Coffee Connections Programme
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 28th October 2026 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewJoin us for a lively and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the forces shaping the future of communications practice and what communicators need to pay attention to now. Our panel brings together experienced professionals from across insights\, reputation and communications to discuss how the profession is changing\, where new opportunities are emerging\, and how practitioners can continue to provide strategic value in an increasingly complex environment. From AI and emerging technologies to trust\, authenticity and reputation\, we’ll examine trends reshaping our practice and discuss what we need to start\, stop and continue doing to remain effective and influential as in-demand professionals. Whether you’re working in-house\, in consultancy\, or supporting leaders through complex issues\, this event will provide practical insights\, fresh perspectives and plenty of opportunity for discussion and networking with colleagues. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							The discussion will be moderated by Leigh Harris\, Managing Partner at Convergence Communications\, PRINZ Board member and Fellow.This event is sponsored by Isentia\, whose generous support is allowing us to use No. 4 and provide some nibbles for all attendees. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet the panellists:Ngaire Crawford leads the AI strategy for PR and Communications across the Pulsar Group\, where she is focused on what it means to stay ahead in a world where AI is reshaping the story before anyone has had a chance to tell it. She works across the Isentia and Vuelio brands to help communicators navigate what AI actually means for their work — and to make sure the industry has the frameworks and confidence to move forward. Ngaire has spent her career at the intersection of communications and measurement. With over two decades of experience in communications research\, she champions the power of insight to tell richer stories\, shape smarter decisions\, and prove the true value of communications. A passionate advocate for meaningful measurement\, Ngaire believes great data doesn’t just report impact — it creates it. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Donovan Ryan is a Christchurch‑based communications leader with experience across corporate\, public‑sector and agency environments. His work centres on reputation\, stakeholder engagement and helping organisations communicate with clarity in complex environments. He has recently returned from speaking at the IABC World Conference 2026 in Toronto\, where Great Scott received both a Gold Quill and the conference’s Best of the Best award.  						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Nathan Beaumont is the founder of The Reputation Hub\, working with boards\, chief executives and corporate affairs teams on building and protecting reputation. He has seen issues from every side: as a journalist\, as press secretary to two Cabinet Ministers\, and over close to a decade at Chorus\, including as head of corporate affairs\, through the ultra-fast broadband rollout\, one of the largest infrastructure projects in New Zealand’s history. Outside work\, he runs\, plays football and touch rugby and coaches junior sport\, all held together by strapping tape\, ibuprofen and stubbornness. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet the Panel Moderator:Leigh Harris is co-founder and Managing Partner of Convergence Communications\, an independent public relations and strategic business consultancy she has led for more than two decades. A Fellow of PRINZ\, Leigh is an experienced communications practitioner who works at the intersection of reputation\, business strategy and complex issues. Over her career she has advised organisations across the private\, public and not-for-profit sectors\, from emerging businesses through to some of New Zealand’s best-known companies and individuals. As co-owner\, Leigh has helped grow Convergence from its Christchurch roots into a nationally represented consultancy\, while remaining closely involved in client work. Convergence is a previous winner of the PRINZ Supreme Award and received two Gold Awards in 2026.
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LOCATION:Auckland
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