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.

March 27, 2025
Christchurch, New Zealand

Brought to you by:

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.

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.

Expert Panel

Scott Weatherall
Surf Life Saving
Jo Prigmore
Fulton Hogan
Shane Strode-Penny
WorkSafe NZ Technical Specialist (retired)
Melissa Dunstan
Independent Consultant
DeAnne Brabant
Partner, Shieff Angland Lawyers
Jen Dransfield
Naylor Love

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.

"The inaugural 2018 NZHSP was groundbreaking, certainly I had never seen Conference and Practical / Physical demonstration combined in the way it was. NZHSP has, from it's inception, been leading edge from the original concept to the daily online engagement by its members. The 2018 event was great, the 2025 Conference looks set to follow that leading edge pathway."

Peter Fitt

Health and Safety Professional

"A positive and interactive experience for me, especially with the opportunity to operate machinery which I had never done before. I enjoyed the movement through the day with the everyone together to smaller varied workshops. It was a great opportunity to connect with other health and safety professionals."

Mel Dunstan

Cook Brothers Construction

"2018 event was amazing ..a great mix of presentations of timely information keeping us up with the play in all sorts of industry..discussion and sharing ideas, valuable time with others in H & S ..and then hands on experience ..my favs were using the digger..and watching the scaffold being put up and then getting to drive an EWP (under the watchful eye of instructors) all with risk identification front of mind."

Jennie Burt

Health and Safety Manager

"The NZHSP conference was a fun day out with a good mixture of great speakers and hands on learning! Would love to attend again."

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.

Standard Ticket
$450 + GST
Get the full Safety Summit experience. Our standard ticket gives you access to all keynote speeches, panel discussions, and workshops.
Includes:
Access to the Safety Summit Full Day Event
Hear from top-class speakers and practitioners
Engage with market leading solution providers
Join the event App
Engage in live conversations, network and stay connected well beyond the event
This is only just the start...
This is so much more than just a one-day event. It's a movement of Health and Safety Professionals.
Get Your Early Bird Ticket Today
VIP Ticket
$625 + GST
Get the most of your Safety Summit experience with our exclusive VIP ticket. Enjoy premium benefits and unique opportunities to connect with keynote speakers.
Includes:
Everything in the Standard Ticket
Access front row seating throughout the event
Meet the Speakers Evening (post event)
An informal opportunity to introduce yourself, ask questions, connect and learn from some of the best in the field. Catering and drinks included.
Exclusive access with the keynotes and expert panel
Get Your VIP Ticket Today

Safety Summit is brought to you by:

FAQs

Who should attend Safety Summit?

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.

What's the difference between Standard and VIP tickets?

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.

Can I get a refund if I'm unable to attend?

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.

Will session recordings be available after the event?

Recordings of sessions may become available to all attendees after the event. We strongly recommend purchasing a ticket to avoid disappointment.

How can I justify attending Safety Summit to my employer?

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.

Can you send me an invoice for my ticket purchase?

Yes. Send an email to info@safetysummit.co.nz and we'll send one to you.

How can my business become a Sponsor?

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.

March 27, 2025
Christchurch, New Zealand