Time |
Details |
|---|---|
8:00 am |
Registration opens |
9:00 am |
Conference opening |
9:10 am |
Chris Gwin - Welcome to Altogether Better Energy |
9:40 am |
Jason Paris - CEO, One New Zealand |
10:20am |
Dr Kristy Goodwin - Neuro-performance scientist |
11:10 am |
Morning tea |
11:40 am |
Awards for Excellence |
12:10 pm |
Realestate.co.nz - Sponsor update |
12:20 pm |
Mat Steinwede - McGrath |
1:10 pm |
Lunch |
2:10 pm |
Panel discussion - Panel of our people, for our people |
2:50 pm |
Justin Jones - Impossible is nothing |
3:30 pm |
Mark Macky – CEO, Bayleys Real Estate Group |
4:00 pm |
Conference close |
6:30 pm |
Awards evening Doors open at 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start Level 3, New Zealand International Convention Centre |
SPEAKERS
Dr Kristy Goodwin
Dr Kristy provides the keys to lead, live and work more effectively for senior executives, business leaders, employees and entrepreneurs who are always switched on, but rarely powered-up.
Kristy shares practical, brain-based solutions to help high-achievers optimise their performance so they don’t have to pay the ‘success tax’ where their success comes at the cost of their physical health, mental wellbeing and/or relationships. Kristy uses cutting-edge science and neurotechnology to power-up performers so people can live ‘high res’ lives at work and beyond.
Dr Kristy’s peak-performance protocols play a critical role in the modern workplace to enhance efficiency, drive productivity and facilitate innovation, without having to sacrifice wellbeing.
Kristy is a certified speaker professional (CSP), a recipient of the Australian Professional Speakers Association Breakthrough Speaker of the Year Award in 2023 and the author of the award-winning book Dear Digital, We need to talk.

Mat Steinwede
With over two decades of real estate experience, Mat has built a career defined by elite performance and unwavering commitment. He is a co-founder of the renowned McGrath Central Coast and has consistently ranked among the top agents nationwide, recognised for his integrity, energy, and results-driven mindset.
But it’s not just his professional accolades that set Mat apart. It’s his authenticity. His ability to connect, whether one-on-one or on a global stage, is rare. Drawing from raw life experience, Mat speaks with a vulnerability and strength that leaves lasting impact. Whether addressing corporate teams, aspiring professionals, or those navigating personal hardship, he moves people to think differently, act decisively, and live intentionally.
Mat’s “Chasing Optimum” philosophy underpins everything he does - a blueprint for aligning mind, body, business, and relationships in pursuit of a higher standard of living. His podcast, online content, and speaking engagements have reached millions, offering practical tools and powerful mindset shifts.
Mat Steinwede is proof that your past does not define your future and with courage, clarity, and consistency anything is possible.

Justin Jones

Jason Paris
Jason was part of the Infratil and Brookfield transaction team that bought Vodafone New Zealand from Vodafone Group in 2018, which was the 2nd largest M&A transaction in New Zealand. Since then, he and the team have guided the company through consecutive years of customer and commercial success which includes providing the largest ever capital return to shareholders in New Zealand history, lifting EBITDA margin by 50% and partnered to become a world leader in Agentic AI and satellite technology.
Jason has held executive roles in Europe and New Zealand with Vodafone, McDonald’s, Nokia, TVNZ, and Spark. Beyond his professional life, he is a dedicated family man and sports enthusiast, especially passionate about the One NZ Warriors. He is also a committed advocate for community and culture, serving on the board of Ngāi Tahu Holdings and previously with Make-A-Wish NZ.
Jason believes that New Zealand is the greatest country on the planet and is dedicated to doing
everything he can to keep it that way.

If you attend the Bayleys National Conference 2026 you can log a total of 5.5 non-verified training hours.
Conference content is subject to change
GETTING HERE
Parking: NZICC offers a spacious undercover car park with 1,327 parking spaces on site, with direct lift access from each level to the venue. Level B1 has 28 accessibility spaces. The car park directly connects through to the SkyCity car park for additional parking.
You can access the car park via Nelson Street, with convenient exits available on both Hobson Street and Nelson Street.
Location: 46 Nelson Street, Auckland Central
Further information: NZICC Parking
Taxi/Uber: The main entrance points for NZICC are 101 Hobson Street, 83 Wellesley Street West and 50 Nelson Street.
The best drop off point for Bayleys Conference is
101 Hobson Street - Horizon Hotel
101 Hobson Street, Auckland Central
