This session provides the essential strategic blueprint for global market entry. Experts from NZTE offer actionable guidance on finding global opportunities, accessing government grants, and leveraging Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). Learn how to navigate international trade frameworks and harness the national narrative to ensure your export ambition is both commercially viable and globally resonant.

11.00am Break

11.30am Resident: Scaling Design Integrity on the World Stage

Join Scott Bridgens and Tim Rundle for a masterclass in global brand expansion. Drawing on their collective experience at Resident and the iconic Tom Dixon (London), the duo will unpack Resident’s export journey and the power of global brand partnerships. This session offers a transparent look at the highs and lows of international growth, revealing the strategic learnings required to translate local creative vision into a commercially successful, globally distributed design house.

12.30pm Break

1.30pm Precision & Purpose: Building Global Value-Led Brands

Explore the realities of international scaling with Emma Lewisham (Emma Lewisham) and Megan Wyper (Acme). This fireside chat delves into how these two distinct brands have successfully navigated global markets through a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and ethical storytelling. Discover how to leverage national identity as a competitive advantage and the strategic pivots required to build high-performance consumer brands that resonate on the world stage without compromising on purpose or design integrity.

2.30pm Close / Networking