Minister for Ethnic Communities, Judith Collins, will address the annual EPIC NZ (Ethnic People in Commerce) conference at Sky City Convention Centre on Friday, June 30, which will bring together New Zealand’s ethnically diverse business community.
EPIC NZ is the annual flagship event of The Office of Ethnic Communities, which provides an opportunity for New Zealand’s ethnically diverse business community to make valuable connections with local and international business leaders, and government agencies to drive innovation and growth.
EPIC NZ will strengthen the links between government and the ethnically diverse business community while providing valuable insights into digital disruption, innovation, and how to succeed in an ever-changing global economy.
“Diversity is essential for the growth of New Zealand’s businesses. Research shows diversity helps build a stronger economy and creates jobs by encouraging innovation, deepening links with international markets and providing the skills we need for growth,” Ms Collins says.
Small Business Minister Jacqui Dean will also attend the conference this year to address the large number of small businesses in the audience. The conference provides information and support to help small businesses thrive.
“We want to ensure all businesses, including small and medium businesses, have the opportunity to realise the benefits from innovation and diversity. EPIC NZ will showcase the New Zealand business story, new trends, and provides a platform to connect participants with inspiring business leaders,” Ms Collins says.
This year the conference aims to:
• Encourage engagement and open dialogue between Government and the ethnically diverse business community about the opportunities and challenges faced.
• Connect and inspire New Zealand’s ethnically diverse business community and demonstrate the benefits of diversity.
• Discuss how to get the best out of the New Zealand business story in our fast-paced global economy.
“I am pleased to see that government agencies will also be in attendance, to provide businesses with the opportunity to engage and access the support and services available to them,” Ms Collins says.
Further information including the conference programme and speakers is available on the Office of Ethnic Communities website: https://ethniccommunities.govt.nz/events/epicnz-conference-auckland-30-june-2017