A Health & Safety
Conference built for you
Join Safety Summit 2025 to network with peers, learn from experts, and become a leader who makes a real difference in your workplace.
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You spoke. We listened.
We reached out to over 3,500 Health & Safety professionals across New Zealand, and you told us you're ready for more from your professional events.
You're looking for conferences that truly meet your needs and provide exceptional value.
Here's what you said matters most:
Build a strong, supportive network of peers who understand your unique challenges
Get insights and guidance to advance your H&S career with confidence
Get the skills to effectively champion safety initiatives in your organisation
Transform your Health & Safety career
At Safety Summit, you'll get the tools, connections, and insights to become a more effective and influential Health & Safety professional. Here's what you can expect:
Build a powerful professional network
Connect with over 250 like-minded H&S professionals from across New Zealand. Our networking sessions create relationships that last beyond the conference. Join our thriving online community and tackle H&S challenges with confidence.
Accelerate your career growth
Explore H&S career pathways with industry leaders and hone your skills in targeted leadership presentations. Learn from real-world case studies, helping you chart your own career course. You'll leave with a clear vision and the tools to advance your professional journey.
Master the art of safety communication
Master proven techniques to champion safety initiatives in your organisation. Refine your skills and craft compelling safety messages through interactive keynotes. Build confidence in presenting complex H&S concepts to any audience.
Stay ahead of industry trends and reignite your passion
Stay ahead with the latest H&S regulations, best practices, and innovative technologies. Discover fresh approaches to common H&S challenges. Leave energised, armed with practical strategies to drive positive change in your workplace.
Speakers
Safety Summit brings together influential voices from Health & Safety, Business, Communication, and Storytelling.
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Michael Philpott
Having spent over two and half decades working within leadership development, Michael is the sought after high-performance coach to thousands of executives and leaders.
An expert in storytelling, stagecraft, charismatic leadership, and business storyselling. He is renowned for helping people achieve powerful results from their keynotes, sales pitches, capital raises, and formal presentations.
Megan Tranter
Dr. Megan Tranter is a recognised global voice in Health, Safety, and Environment leadership. She is among the few women who have held top EHS roles (VP/SVP level) at Amazon, PepsiCo, Novartis, and Netflix.
Megan has extensive experience in global strategy development and implementation, risk management,
cultural change, and Board and CEO-level engagement and coaching.
James Laughlin
James Laughlin is a sought-after High Performance Leadership strategist. James has won seven world championship titles as a musician, made world history by leading his underdog kiwi team to world champion victory, hosts global leaders in his high performance leadership programme and is the mental skills coach for Canterbury Rugby.
James is the founder and host of the Lead on Purpose podcast where he interviews world leaders, pro athletes, Fortune 200 CEOs and more.
DeAnne Brabant
DeAnne Brabant, an experienced litigation lawyer leading Shieff Angland's employment and health and safety team, has a diverse background spanning roles from IRD solicitor to WorkSafe prosecutor.
Her expertise covers employment law, health and safety, and complex litigation, with a focus on practical solutions and alternative dispute resolution.
Emma Gilmour
The "fastest female rally driver in the world”, Emma Gilmour made her international debut in 2006, winning a scholarship to compete in Europe. Since then, she has competed in rallying, rally - cross and cross country events all over the world.
In 2022, the New Zealand driver became the first ever female factory driver for McLaren Racing in their debut season of the Extreme E series.
Josh Hobbs
Josh is a highly experienced, innovative technology leader who works with organisations to build solutions supporting health and safety and compliance initiatives. He has a passion for providing solutions using artificial intelligence, automation, with a people centric approach to support organisations in reaching their health and safety ambitions.
Josh brings real world examples of where AI, and other technologies can support the safety and wellbeing of people across industries.
Ben Hayward
Ben is Chief Executive of Fulton Hogan, with over 18 years’ experience in working across the infrastructure sector, including design, materials supply, major project construction, and general management of associated multi-disciplinary civil contracting and asset management businesses.
Ben has responsibility for Fulton Hogan’s NZ operations which employees over 7000 great kiwis and delivers infrastructure solutions across a range of sectors including roads and bridges, water and wastewater networks, ports and airports and utilities.
Astella Philpott
Astella specialises in leadership, change management and communications, she has been responsible for managing change within multimillion dollar projects delivered to over thousands of employees.
She consults in change management, leadership, and communication activities, helping organisations lead through change more seamlessly.
Matt Jones
Father of five, mentor and volunteer, Matt's passionate about helping health and safety professionals and business owners discover what they are truly capable of.
Matt founded the New Zealand Health and Safety Professionals in 2017 which now has over 3500 members, produces regular podcasts, weekly live discussions online and is determined to play a part in turning the tide in New Zealand's workplace health and safety statistics.
Tim (Our MC)
Tim is the powerhouse behind Grow Good, where he combines his passion for sustainability with his commitment to helping businesses uncover and align with their core purpose.
Through his work, he guides organisations on their journey to B Corp certification, empowering them to make a meaningful impact while achieving their business goals.
As an engaging speaker and facilitator, he inspires audiences to embrace a purpose-driven approach that benefits both people and the planet.
Expert Panel
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How can you join us for Safety Summit?
Getting to Safety Summit is easy. Here's how you can be part of this awesome experience:
Secure your spot at Safety Summit
Book your ticket now and save with our early bird pricing. The sooner you act, the more you save! Choose between our Standard and VIP ticket options to best suit your needs and maximise your Safety Summit experience.
Spread the word and invite colleagues
Invite colleagues who share your passion for workplace safety. The more of us who come together, the stronger our community becomes. Plus, you'll have friendly faces to connect with throughout this intensive day of learning and networking.
Join us in March 2025 in Christchurch
Arrive ready to make the most of this power-packed day. You'll leave Safety Summit with practical solutions, a supportive network, and newfound confidence to make a real difference in your workplace.
Peter Fitt
Health and Safety Professional
Mel Dunstan
Cook Brothers Construction
Jennie Burt
Health and Safety Manager
Rebecca Gornall
Health and Safety Manager at Mansons TCLM Ltd
Invest in your safety career
By attending Safety Summit, you're not just investing in your career - you're joining a mission to revolutionise workplace safety in New Zealand.
Safety Summit is brought to you by:
SiteAppPro is delighted to be the Powered By sponsor for Safety Summit 2025, welcoming over 250 health and safety professionals to Christchurch, New Zealand, on 27 March 2025. As a leader in safety management solutions, our app simplifies tasks through an intuitive interface, enabling straightforward navigation through customisable forms and efficient incident monitoring.
Our platform enhances safety culture by promoting proactive reporting and facilitating open dialogue, fostering a collective commitment to workplace security.
With SiteAppPro, tedious manual tasks are replaced by streamlined automation, optimising your operations from start to finish.
Join us at Safety Summit 2025 to see how SiteAppPro can maximise safety and minimise complexity, supporting over 4,000 businesses globally. Discover the difference a dedicated safety management tool can make in your organisation.
Summit Partners:
Summit Associates:
Health and Safety Solutions for your business Simple solutions that enable you to win bigger bids, secure long-term work and empower your most valuable resource, your people.
Your A Team is a Virtual Office Management Powerhouse, supporting Consultants like you double your revenue and get home by 5pm. You didn't go into business to sit behind a desk, so get back out there and do what you do best. Our powerhouse team of Virtual Office Manager's have you covered. We will tailor a solution that suits your needs, regain your control and continue to watch your business thrive.
With industries across the nation embracing AI at an unprecedented pace, the need for skilled AI professionals has never been more critical. At Visir, we're committed to bridging the gap between ambition and execution, empowering businesses to harness the full potential of AI to drive innovation and productivity. We are Visir, your innovation and AI partner helping your organisation navigate the dynamic landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in New Zealand.
FAQs
The Safety Summit is ideal for health and safety professionals, business leaders, compliance officers, HR managers, and anyone interested in improving workplace safety and compliance. It's a great opportunity for networking, learning from industry leaders, and gaining insights into the latest trends and technologies in health and safety.
Standard tickets offer full access to all general sessions, workshops, and exhibits. VIP tickets provide additional benefits such as exclusive networking opportunities with speakers, front-row seating, VIP lounge access and possibly private consultations with industry experts.
Refunds are available up to a 30 days before the event, minus a processing fee. After that date, we may offer partial refunds or the ability to transfer your ticket to another individual. Please check our specific refund policy for detailed terms.
Recordings of sessions may become available to all attendees after the event. We strongly recommend purchasing a ticket to avoid disappointment.
Attending the Safety Summit provides tangible benefits such as gaining skills to become an even better communicator and strategist. Being a part of Safety Summit will help you stay at the top of your game with exclusive industry insights, compliance updates, and networking with key players.
Yes. Send an email to info@safetysummit.co.nz and we'll send one to you.
Head to our Sponsors page to see our different Sponsorship Packages, Exhibition Stands, and other Sponsorship opportunities.
Still have questions?
If you can't find what you're looking for, our team is always here to help.
Join NZHSP & get a taste of the Safety Summit experience year-round
Connect with 3,500+ safety professionals, participate in weekly Q&As with industry experts, and stay up-to-date with the latest workplace safety trends. Join the New Zealand Health and Safety Professionals (NZHSP) community today and start your journey towards becoming a more impactful H&S leader.
Transform your Health & Safety career in one day
Don't miss this opportunity to revolutionise your approach to workplace safety. Join industry leaders and like-minded professionals at Safety Summit 2025.