Tim McCready event MC
US Business Summit 2022: MC conference close (video)
PRIZE DRAW & SUMMIT CLOSE
Prize draw courtesy of Air New Zealand
Mat Bolland Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Air New Zealand with Auckland Business Chamber General Manager Events and Marketing Natalie Woodbridge
Conference close Tim McCready
US Business Summit 2022: New Zealand Story’s David Downs with Q&A (video)
KIWI VALUES KEY TO NEW NEW ZEALAND STORY
David Downs CEO New Zealand Story
New Zealand Story Group was established to enhance New Zealand’s reputation beyond natural beauty. In a competitive global economy, reputation matters. And it’s important for a country like ours, with an economy that relies on the strengths of its exports, to continue to grow and diversify.
The more we can do to ensure we’re all telling a broad, compelling and aspirational story about New Zealand, that’s grounded in our values and resonates with the world, the greater chance we have of attracting people to all that we offer.
Moderator: Tim McCready
US Business Summit 2022: Aerospace panel discussion (video)
NEW FRONTIERS IN SPACE
Speakers canvassed the exciting space frontier that Kiwi companies are leading, the work of the New Zealand Space Agency, and developments in aerospace that are helping to build strong links between New Zealand and the United States.
- Catherine MacGowan Asia Pacific Regional Director, Wisk
- Andrew Johnson Lead Space Policy and Regulatory Systems New Zealand Space Agency
Moderator: Tim McCready
US Business Summit 2022: Rocket Lab’s Peter Beck with Q&A (video)
PETER BECK Founder and CEO Rocket Lab
Founder and chief executive of Rocket Lab, Peter Beck, gave the opening keynote for the New Frontiers session at the US Business Summit. Peter is a pioneer in New Zealand’s accession in the space industry, growing to become a leading player in space, redefining the industry with the rapid and cost-effective delivery of innovative, high-quality technology.
Rocket Lab has deployed 110 satellites, with its Electron rocket the second most frequently launched US rocket annually, delivering mission success for commercial and government satellite operators.Speaking on the eve of the launch window for the CAPSTONE mission to the Moon, Peter shared with Summit attendees how his business has launched New Zealand into the forefront of deep space.
The year ahead is packed with missions, including the first launch to the moon from New Zealand’s Mahia Peninsula. Through this collaboration, Rocket Lab is demonstrating the strong partnership between New Zealand and the United States in this new frontier, as well as the leading role private business can play to forge bilateral relationships and pave the way for new areas of government collaboration.
Peter discussed how Rocket Lab has helped pave the way for New Zealand businesses to think bigger than our own backyard. Last year it listed on the Nasdaq Composite Index and has demonstrated that there is nothing holding New Zealand business back from becoming significant global players in new and exciting industries.
Moderator: Tim McCready
US Business Summit 2022: MC conference opening (video)
CALL TO ORDER
Tim McCready, MC
