About

DayBreak is back for 2027, a one-day event in Tauranga designed to challenge thinking, shift perspective and deliver real 'Wait... What? Wow!' moments. Expect world-class professional development, authentic connections and a mix of expert speakers, interactive workshops and networking. Whether you're thinking about projects, communications, policies, strategies, systems or businesses, DayBreak will give you insights and tools you can put in play immediately.

1
Day
6
Speakers
11
Sponsors
14
Sessions
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Speakers

Nicole Hoeata
Nicole Hoeata
Founder Growth Hungry
Vince Ford
Vince Ford
Vince Ford
Victoria Mulligan
Victoria Mulligan
Design Futures Ltd
Jonathan Ng
Jonathan Ng
Social Impact Lead Holland Beckett
Jonathan Prince
Jonathan Prince
Caliber Design
Natalie Kusabs
Natalie Kusabs
Deputy Director, Te Kotahi Research Institute University of Waikato

Program

Stages
Lecture Theatre
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

Mihi Whakatau and Keynote

8:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Victoria Mulligan Victoria Mulligan

Morning Tea

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Panel 1: Tauranga 2036: Building Sustainable Systems

11:00 AM - 12:40 PM

DayBreak Downtown Tauranga Lunch

12:40 PM - 2:30 PM

Panel 2: Tauranga 2036: Building The Next Generation of Business and Innovation

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Room 2.08
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

Morning Tea

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Workshop 1 - Bridging the Generational Gap: Attracting, Engaging and Retaining Emerging Talent

11:00 AM - 12:40 PM
Nicole Hoeata Nicole Hoeata

DayBreak Downtown Tauranga Lunch

12:40 PM - 2:30 PM

Workshop 1 Repeat

2:30 PM - 4:10 PM
Room 2.09
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

Morning Tea

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

The Story Strategy: Crafting Strong Stories That Shape Culture, Strengthen Support and Shift Sales.

11:00 AM - 12:40 PM
Vince Ford Vince Ford

DayBreak Downtown Tauranga Lunch

12:40 PM - 2:30 PM

Workshop 2 Repeat

2:30 PM - 4:10 PM
Rm 2.12
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

Morning Tea

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Workshop 3: Business and Social Impact: Creating Shared Value for the Community and the Region

11:00 AM - 12:40 PM
Jonathan Ng Jonathan Ng

DayBreak Downtown Tauranga Lunch

12:40 PM - 2:30 PM

Workshop 3 Repeat

2:30 PM - 4:10 PM
Rm 2.13
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

Morning Tea

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Workshop 5: Stitching the Digital Journey Together with Data

11:00 AM - 12:40 PM

DayBreak Downtown Tauranga Lunch

12:40 PM - 2:30 PM

Workshop 4 Repeat

2:30 PM - 4:10 PM
Te Manawaroa (Ground Floor)
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

Morning Tea

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

DayBreak Downtown Tauranga Lunch

12:40 PM - 2:30 PM

The Sundower: Festival Finale

4:10 PM - 6:10 PM
Rm 3.06
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

Morning Tea

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Workshop 4: • Understanding People: Creating Successful Products, Projects, Policies and Programmes

11:00 AM - 12:40 PM
Jonathan Prince Jonathan Prince

DayBreak Downtown Tauranga Lunch

12:40 PM - 2:30 PM

Workshop 5 Repeat

2:30 PM - 4:10 PM

Sponsors

Dawn Headline

Venue

Sunrise Major

Event Host

High Noon (Lunch)

Patron

Contact information

Event location
Event date:
24. February, 2027
Event location:
Tauranga, New Zealand
Organizer:
Priority One 29 Grey St Tauranga New Zealand [email protected]
Contact organizer