Global Aotearoa: The Design Export Blueprint

Date: Thursday 5 March 2026

Time: 9:00AM - 3:00PM

Venue: Residium, 165 The Strand, Parnell

Join NZ Design Week Founder, Jen Jones, for a comprehensive masterclass exploring how New Zealand creativity translates to the global stage. This high-impact series brings together strategic insight and real-world experience to examine what it takes to grow design-led businesses beyond Aotearoa. From export readiness to international expansion, the programme offers a considered look at the commercial realities of scaling creative brands, and how local design values can be carried confidently into global markets. Please note lunch is not included.

SPEAKERS:

Libby McFadden: Director of Brand & Content at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise

Amy Knightly: Director of Marketing & Communications at New Zealand Story Group

Scott Bridgens: Co-Found and Managing Director, Resident

Tim Rundle: The Rundle Studio

Megan Wyper: Co-owner, Acme Cupco

Emma Lewisham: Founder, Emma Lewisham

Jen Jones: Founder, NZ Design Week (moderator)