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Catherine Riley Joins Ovations New Zealand to Help Event Planners Book Keynote Speakers
Ovations welcomes Catherine Riley, former CEO of Speakers New Zealand Ltd, as our person on the ground in New Zealand. For event planners in Auckland, Wellington and beyond, booking the right keynote speaker just got more local.
Eight Customer Experience Speakers to Book for CX Day 2026
Customer Service Week runs 5 to 9 October 2026, with CX Day on Tuesday 6 October. It is the busiest week in the customer experience calendar, and the week your service team deserves a speaker worth remembering. Here are eight, from global CX authorities to Australia's leading service culture experts.
Awards Night MCs: 8 of Australia's Most Trusted Hosts
Behind every unforgettable awards night is a brilliant MC. Between September and November, ballrooms across Australia and New Zealand fill with finalists and sponsors, and the host on the microphone is what holds it all together. Here are eight of the most trusted corporate MCs and event hosts on our roster, each a natural fit for your next awards night or gala.
The Leaders Who Turn Pressure Into Performance
Great leadership is forged in the moments that matter: on the ice, on the field, in a crisis, and in the boardroom. This month we are spotlighting eight speakers who have led at the highest level and know how to turn hard-won experience into practical lessons your people can use.
From Antarctic expedition leaders and world-champion athletes to master coaches and neuroscience-driven CEOs, each brings a distinct take on leading teams through pressure and change. Take a look, then talk to us about the right fit for your next event.
Ignite Innovation Live Experience Speaker Showcase
Artificial intelligence, shifting markets and constant reinvention are reshaping how organisations work faster than most teams can absorb, leaving leaders unsure what to prepare for next. Helping people read what is coming, adapt with confidence and still perform through the noise was the thread running through our 2026 Ignite Innovation Speaker Showcases in Sydney and Melbourne, where event planners came to find the corporate keynote speakers who could ready their audiences for the future at their next conference, leadership offsite or strategy day.
New Zealand Speaker Showcase
Burnout, relentless pressure and back to back disruption are quietly draining the energy, focus and wellbeing that teams need to keep performing. Building the resilience to lead through hard moments, protect mental health and still deliver when it counts was the thread running through our 2026 Ignite Innovation Speaker Showcases across New Zealand, where event planners came to find the corporate keynote speakers who could help their audiences stay steady under pressure at their next conference, leadership offsite or strategy day.
8 Keynote Speakers With New Books Out in 2026 (And Why Event Planners Are Booking Them)
A brand-new book is proof a speaker is at the front of their field, and this year eight of our most in-demand keynote speakers are newly published. From AI and creativity to intuition, truth and wellbeing, discover the author speakers event planners are booking for 2026 conferences, and why a freshly published expert makes an unforgettable stage booking.
Change Management Keynote Speakers Who Turn Resistance Into Buy-In
Change is the one constant — but resistance is the real challenge on the day. The right change management keynote speaker turns that resistance into buy-in and momentum. Meet the speakers who help your people adapt and thrive.
