TUESDAY 27
JULY 2027

TĀMAKI
MAKAURAU,
AUCKLAND

A unique opportunity for
future FMCG leaders to grow.

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For the last 9 years,
The KALEIDOSCOPE FMCG Future Leaders Forum
has created a unique space and opportunity for our industry future leaders to gather, grow and connect.

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In light of global challenges, economic uncertainty, political upheaval, and extreme weather events, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. We continue to hear from leaders within the FMCG industry that this remains the ongoing reality.

But the greatest opportunities often emerge from adversity.

This one-day forum is here to inspire, equip, and connect the next generation of leaders in New Zealand’s FMCG industry, helping you to create and design your own positive pathway to success and become the future of our fast-paced consumer goods sector.

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Tuesday 27
July 2027.

Registration
Opens Soon

Leadership naturally involves standing out from the crowd, challenging the status quo, and creating change. It demands courage, boldness, and confidence, often accompanied by risk.

It's not for everyone.
It’s a CHOICE.

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A look at what happened in 2026 —

Kaleidoscope Future Leaders Forum 2026 has wrapped up, and what an incredible day it was.

Bringing together emerging leaders from across Aotearoa’s FMCG industry, the Forum challenged attendees to think differently about leadership, embrace new opportunities, and take ownership of the impact they want to have in their organisations and communities.

Our 2026 theme, Take the Lead, encouraged every participant to make the courageous choice to step forward with confidence and purpose. Through inspiring keynote presentations, practical leadership tools, interactive workshops, and honest conversations with some of the industry’s most respected leaders, attendees were equipped to turn inspiration into action.

Below is a look back at the speakers, sessions, and moments that made Kaleidoscope Future Leaders Forum 2026 such a memorable and impactful day.

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  • Future Business Leadership: Leading What’s Next
    An internationally recognised leader in futures and foresight, Victoria works at the intersection of strategy, innovation and systems change, helping organisations navigate uncertainty and build the confidence to lead what’s next.

    This year, Victoria will take us beyond today’s challenges to explore the emerging trends reshaping New Zealand’s FMCG industry and the leadership capabilities needed to thrive over the next decade.

    Rather than predicting the future, Victoria will help us develop anticipatory leadership - the ability to recognise change early, challenge assumptions, adapt with confidence and make better decisions in uncertain times.

    • Expect practical tools, interactive discussions and fresh thinking that will help you:

    • Recognise the signals shaping the future of FMCG

    • Think beyond today’s challenges

    • Build adaptability and resilience

    • Lead confidently through change

    • Help shape the future of our industry

    With this year’s theme, Take the Lead, Victoria’s session will set the tone for a day of courageous conversations, practical learning and future-focused leadership.

  • BUILDING WINNING TEAMS

    For more than two decades, Darren was the driving force behind the culture and high-performance environment that helped shape the New Zealand All Blacks into the world’s most successful international sports team.

    In this powerful session, Darren will share what it truly takes to build winning teams — not just in sport, but across business and leadership.

    From creating strong culture and purpose, to values-driven leadership and high-performance habits, Darren will offer behind-the-scenes insights and lessons from one of the most iconic teams in sporting history.

  • Twice throughout the day, we’re bringing industry CEOs to the stage and putting them on the spot. This is your chance to ask the tough questions, gain unique insights, and challenge the senior leaders shaping the industry. No scripts, no filters—just real conversations that matter.

  • In today’s fast-paced world, finding time to connect can be a challenge. That’s why we’ve intentionally carved out space during lunch for you to network, catch up with old friends, and meet new ones. Enjoy great food, meaningful conversations, and a chance to recharge before the next session.

  • Stop Sprinkling AI. Start Rebuilding.

    Almost every business is using AI—but many are simply adding it on top of yesterday’s workflows.

    In this high-energy session, Adam will challenge FMCG leaders to rethink how AI can transform the way work gets done. Through a live demonstration of his own AI workspace, he’ll show how one person can move beyond a chatbot to a team of AI experts on demand, while exploring what every FMCG leader needs to know about the future of AI in our industry.

  • All Business is Personal – Take the Lead

    While leadership may involve strategy, performance and results, at its heart, leadership is always about people.

    Entrepreneur, educator, business owner and internationally sought-after keynote speaker, Sacha Coburn has built a reputation for delivering thought-provoking, energising presentations that challenge audiences to think differently about how they lead, communicate and connect.

    In a world increasingly shaped by AI, technology and constant disruption, how do we stay relevant as humans?

    Sacha’s keynote explores the skills that matter most when it comes to influencing others, building meaningful relationships, and creating impact. Drawing on her experience as a successful entrepreneur, lawyer, educator and leader, she’ll share practical insights into emotional intelligence, self-awareness, communication and self-mastery.

    Expect plenty of stories, humour, audience interaction and real-world takeaways that you can immediately apply in both your professional and personal life.

  • Every session is followed by a CEO facilitated table discussion, enabling guests to unpack and personally apply learnings.

  • We wrap the day with a stunning selection of canapés and drinks so you can continue to connect with your peers and senior leaders.

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Tuesday 28 July

2027