Unfortunately due to a family emergency and international travel this session is no longer able to go ahead. Please feel free to head down to the ground floor for the Design Assembly networking or some food and drink when the prior session finishes.

Join Rachel Sloane (Naveya & Sloane) and Stephanie Post (OCAA) for a conversation moderated by Jen Jones (Founder, NZ Design Week) exploring creativity as vital cultural infrastructure. Together, Rachel and Stephanie discuss their partnership for the Venice Biennale, looking beyond the surface to a collaborative model built on care, trust, and experimentation. The panel examines local organisations’ responsibility to meaningfully support artists and designers on the global stage, reflecting a shared commitment to fostering the creative industry year-round. Discover how these leaders navigate the intersection of process and legacy, advocating for a long-term practice that prioritises deep cultural impact over short-term output.