Future of Marketing Summit 29 - 31 July 2026
Ōtautahi Christchurch | New Zealand
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2025 Agenda

iMedia is ready for an insightful exploration into the world of Marketing. Our event features engaging keynotes, interactive panels and fireside chats led by industry experts. Discover valuable insights and actionable strategies to boost your business success. 

*Please note that session details are subject to change and will be updated regularly.

2025 Theme: Adapting to Change: Resilience in Marketing Leadership

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Day 1
Day 2
Day 3

Day 1

29 July 2026

9:00AM - 12:00PM
Delegate Registration

Delegates will arrive at the hotel to register and check in ahead of the afternoon formalities. A welcome lounge will be set up with refreshments and snacks.

* Hotel check in guarantee from 3pm.

12:00PM - 2:00PM
Marketers-Only Lunch
2:00PM - 2:30PM
2:30PM - 2:55PM
2:55PM - 5:15PM
5:15PM - 7:00PM
Free time

Delegates will be able to use this time to refresh, check-in with work and explore the surroundings. 

7:00PM - 9:45PM
Welcome Dinner

The official Welcome Dinner & networking reception held on the first night is the perfect way to build relationships with key conference delegates, speakers, and sponsors in a more relaxed atmosphere. 

 

Day 2

30 July 2026

6:00AM - 8:40AM
Breakfast
Rise and Shine! Kick off your day with a buffet breakfast, served bright and early from 6:00am in the Garden Court Brasserie. 
8:40AM - 8:50AM
8:50AM - 9:25AM
Keynote Session
Founder
ACAM - Australian Centre for AI in Marketing
9:25AM - 9:50AM
Keynote Session
Programmatic Manager
TVNZ
9:50AM - 10:15AM
Keynote Session
CEO
The Radio Bureau
10:15AM - 10:25AM
Quickfire Session
SVP APAC
InfoSum
10:25AM - 10:55AM
Coffee Break
Fuel up: Get your caffeine fix with barista coffee or tea, perfectly paired with a tempting selection of food.
10:55AM - 11:30AM
Marketing Mastermind Roundtables 1
Join us for a series of dynamic roundtable discussions where collaboration leads to innovation. In these 30-minute sessions, you’ll connect with industry peers to tackle common challenges, exchange success stories and explore cutting-edge strategies shaping the future of marketing. Forge meaningful connections, explore best practices, and become an integral part of the marketing community’s evolution.
11:30AM - 11:35AM
Please head to your chosen Breakout Session | Quick Transition
11:35AM - 11:55AM
Breakout
Breakout Session 1
Breakout Session 1
12:00PM - 12:20PM
Breakout
Breakout Session 2
Breakout Session 2
12:25PM - 12:35PM
Quickfire Session
12:35PM - 1:00PM
Keynote Session
1:00PM - 1:45PM
1:45PM - 5:00PM
Activity
New Zealand Gin Journey
Hop on the New Zealand Gin Journey at the Gin Gin Venue, where you’ll sip your way through three local gins—each paired with the perfect tonic and garnishes to make those botanicals sing. A Gin Gin expert will walk you through the mystical art of gin-making, revealing secrets behind the distillation process and what makes New Zealand gins truly world-class,
So come for the botanicals, stay for the laughs, and leave with new connections (and maybe a bit of gin-induced wisdom). 
Paint & Sip
Ready to unleash your inner Picasso? Join us for a 3-hour paint and sip session at the Chateau on the Park, where you'll get to sip wine, snack on nibbles, and (attempt to) create a masterpiece. Our team of expert artists will walk you through everything from beginner brushstrokes to advanced techniques, but don’t worry—we’ll leave plenty of room for you to go rogue. By the end of the day, even if your “abstract” art looks like a toddler’s masterpiece, you’ll still leave with something you can proudly hang on your fridge.
5:00PM - 6:45PM
Free Time
Delegates can use this time to refresh, check-in with work and explore the surroundings. 
6:45PM - 9:30PM
Celebratory Dinner

Join us for the Celebratory Dinner 

Day 3

31 July 2026

6:00AM - 8:45AM
Breakfast
Rise and shine! Fuel up with a buffet breakfast available from 6:00am – the perfect way to power your day.
8:45AM - 9:00AM
9:00AM - 9:35AM
Keynote Session
9:35AM - 10:00AM
Keynote Session
10:00AM - 10:10AM
Quickfire Session
10:10AM - 10:55AM
Coffee Break
Fuel up: Get your caffeine fix with barista coffee or tea, perfectly paired with a tempting selection of food.
10:55AM - 11:30AM
Marketing Mastermind Roundtables 2
Join us for a series of dynamic roundtable discussions where collaboration leads to innovation. In these 30-minute sessions, you’ll connect with industry peers to tackle common challenges, exchange success stories and explore cutting-edge strategies shaping the future of marketing. Forge meaningful connections, explore best practices, and become an integral part of the marketing community’s evolution.
11:30AM - 11:55AM
Keynote Session
11:55AM - 12:30AM
Panel
12:30PM - 12:45PM
Closing Remarks & Unrivalled Networker Prize
12:45PM - 1:35PM
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