Futurespace 2025 call for abstracts
We're now selecting speakers for Futurespace 2025, the ACE New Zealand conference in Auckland in October – could you be part of the programme? Check out the themes that we know professional services consultants in Aotearoa want to know more about and submit your abstract before Friday 6 June.
About Futurespace 2025
- 22-23 October 2025
- Markovina Vineyard Estate, Kumeu, Auckland
Effective leadership is critical for driving sustainable growth and fostering innovation in the engineering and consulting industry so we can deliver excellence for our communities.
We’re at a pivotal point in Aotearoa as we navigate economic turbulence, an uncertain pipeline of work, an exodus of talent, rapid growth of AI, the impact of global politics and other complex challenges. What keeps you up at night?
Nau mai, haere mai and welcome to Futurespace 2025 where we will explore the future of leadership and consulting in New Zealand’s built and natural environment.
What's your specialty? Futurespace 2025 themes
We're collecting abstract submissions in line with four themes that we know professional services consultants in Aotearoa want to know more about. Check out the examples of the types of content we’re looking for. Could you be one of our speakers?
Improving infrastructure planning and delivery
How do you create a clear roadmap when national and global challenges are influencing how we work? How have you integrated sustainability into your planning and delivery processes? What innovative approaches have you used to tighten project timelines and reduce costs? Can you share a case study where consulting excellence has significantly improved project outcomes?
Collaborating with clients and communities
How have you fostered effective collaboration between clients and communities in your projects? What methods do you use to build trust and communicate transparently? Do you have a story to share about collaborating with iwi? What do excellent relationships with clients and communities look like and how can consultants lead the way?
Fostering innovation in consulting practices
How do you create a culture of innovation within your team to solve complex problems? Can you share a story about how creative thinking led to a breakthrough solution? How do you balance the need for innovation with the practical constraints of project delivery? What are some practical strategies to promote a mindset of continuous improvement?
Embracing new technology and modern methods
How have you integrated new technology to improve project outcomes? What challenges have you faced in adopting new technology, and how have you overcome them? Can you provide examples of modern methods that have transformed your approach to consulting? How can we leverage advances in technology to stay competitive and deliver cutting-edge solutions to clients?
Want to be a speaker? Here's what you'll need to provide
To submit your abstract you will need to provide:
- Name, company and contact details
- Your bio in 200 words or less
- A photograph of yourself
- A snappy title for your presentation
- A summary of your presentation in 150 words or less