The New Zealand Future Food and Fibre Summit
E Tipu
21 - 22 | May | 2026
Field Trips on the 20th
Ōtautahi - Christchurch
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E Tipu 2026 Location & Venue
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre | Ōtautahi - Christchurch | Canterbury
Come and join us in this exciting journey toward a sustainable and resilient future for food and fibre production in New Zealand and beyond.
E Tipu 2026 is kicking off with a twist!
Next year, we’re starting the action hot on the heels of Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s annual Out The Gate 2026 event on 21 May. That means two powerhouse gatherings, back-to-back - celebrating food and fibre, and the future of food and farming.
It’s the perfect match for E Tipu, setting the stage for big conversations, bold ideas, and a community ready to shape what’s next.
E Tipu The New Zealand Future Food and Fibre Summit 2026 will be an opportunity to join a vibrant, immersive experience to help answer some of the most critical, sometimes uncomfortable questions about how we can grow together as a sector for the future.
E Tipu 2026 uses a bold new format to inspire and empower its delegates.
This is a summit not just about sharing ideas; it’s about igniting innovation and fostering a collaborative spirit that can drive the industry forward.
E Tipu will encourage connection, spark conversation, and convert critical thinking into action.
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Ngātahi Tātou
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Experience three days of mind-blowing talks, expert panels, special Q&As and actionable next steps from world leaders in food and fibre.
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E Tipu 2026 ticket offerings
Explore our limited opportunities to join us at E Tipu 2026, with special rates for start-ups, farmers and growers, Beef + Lamb New Zealand delegates, plus early-bird discounts.
More to come!
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Early Bird
Get in quick to secure your place at E Tipu 2026 with this special offer - limited availability!
Price: $850.00 (excl GST)
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Farmer
Special rate on offer for our farmers and growers to attend E Tipu 2026. - limited availability!
Price: $625.00 (excl GST)
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Start-Up
Special rate on offer for our start-up delegates to attend E Tipu 2026. - limited availability!
Price: $600.00 (excl GST)
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One Day
Are you wanting to attend E Tipu but can only make one day? Then this is the perfect option for you.
Price: $625.00 (excl GST)
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Beef + Lamb NZ Delegate
Special rate on offer for delegates who have attended the 2026 Beef&Lamb Out The Gate event to attend E Tipu 2026.
Price: $500.00 (excl GST)
Want to book for a group or pay via invoice for five or more tickets?
Please click the button below, where you will be directed to fill out a form and will be further contacted.
E Tipu 2026 Speakers
Karen Walker
Designer, storyteller, entrepreneur, businessperson, marketer, brand, icon
Visionary design and what it takes to stay ahead of the trends shaping our future.
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Karen Walker is a designer, entrepreneur, businessperson, storyteller, marketer, brand, and icon.
For more than 30 years she's nurtured and built her brand and business, which are known for their clever design, adventurous collaborations, imaginative storytelling, and constantly redefining approach to retail.
Globally, Karen's influence has seen her consistently ranked in The Business of Fashion's powerhouse BoF 500, reflecting her position as on the world stage.
In 2026, we’re celebrating the storytellers who’ve taken Aotearoa New Zealand to the world - turning our brands into something truly unforgettable.
Karen Walker has done just that. Her ability to craft and share our story globally offers powerful lessons for how we can do the same across the food and fibre industries.
Karen will join us in Session Three of E Tipu 2026, diving into visionary design and what it takes to stay ahead of the trends shaping our future.
Neal Wallace
Farmers Weekly senior reporter
Evolving preferences: the modern consumer and the future of food.
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Neal Wallace has been a reporter for both daily and specialist agricultural newspapers for 42 years, starting his career as a cadet at the Ensign Newspaper in Gore. For the last nine years he has worked for AgriHQ, publishers of the Farmers Weekly, writing for both the weekly newspaper and the website.
For more than half his career, Neal has covered agricultural issues, covering topics as diverse as farm systems and politics to markets and international trade.
A career highlight was in 2004 when he spent a semester at Oxford University as a David Low fellow, studying the impact of the Foot and Mouth outbreak on UK agriculture and what that means to NZ sheep meat exports.
For the last two years Neal has embarked on Meeting the Markets tour which has taken him to the USA, UK, Europe and China where he met some of our largest dairy, meat, wool, agritech and Kiwifruit customers to assess market trends and to learn of their requirements of our production systems
Neal lives in Dunedin with his wife Liz and they have two children.
Dr Angeline Achariya
CEO, Innovation GameChangers
Creating Value Before Your Competitors Finish Breakfast.
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Dr Angeline Achariya is an internationally recognised leader and 2025 Victorian Honour Roll of Women as a Trailblazer, advancing Australia's agricultural innovation and sustainable food systems across global markets. With over 20 years driving transformative change in multinationals including Mars, Fonterra, Mondelez, Yum! Brands, and J R Simplot, she has delivered exceptional service to industry, research, and government sectors.
Her distinguished contribution to Australia includes serving on Industry Innovation and Science Australia Board, chairing G100 Mission Million Asia Pacific Food Systems Innovation & Resilience, and co-founding Monash Food Innovation Centre, a world-first industry collaborative hub that continues connecting research to commercial impact. Through 1200+ commercialised innovations, she has strengthened Australia's agrifood competitiveness across Asia-Pacific markets.
Angeline's leadership and governance excellence spans Industry Innovation Science Australia Board, Wine Australia Board, Australia's Economic Accelerator, Victoria's Multicultural Business Ministerial Council, Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology and Australia China Business Council's Victorian Agribusiness Forum. Her pioneering work in research translation and innovation commercialisation has enhanced Australia's reputation as a trusted agrifood technology partner, particularly advancing export pathways into Asian markets.
Recognised as a Victorian Honour Roll Trailblazer for breaking new ground in traditionally male-dominated agrifood sectors, she exemplifies how inclusive leaders can lead transformative change across complex global supply chains while championing gender diversity in STEM through mentoring and advocacy. Her cross-cultural expertise from agricultural foundations to executive roles across Japan, China, Thailand, New Zealand and USA exemplifies distinguished service in building international relationships that benefit Australia.
A Fellow of Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering and Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology and recognised as a superstar of STEM. Angeline brings visionary leadership to creating sustainable, profitable food systems that serve both people and planet advancing Australia's economic prosperity while addressing global challenges.
Meet the E Tipu 2026 Steering Committee
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Dr Victoria Hatton
CEO FoodHQ Innovation
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Dean Fraser
Co-Founder and CEO of Rākau Carbon, co-founder of Mā Tātou
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Laura Morrison
Farm Owner, The Gullies, Federated Farmers National Meat and Wool Executive Member, & Vice Chair, Manawatu-Rangitīkei
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Nicola O'Rourke
Founder and Managing Partner of Founders Advisory, Director
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Andy Whitson
National Sales and Marketing Manager, Farmers Weekly
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Anna Benny
Technical Manager (IXOM) and dairy farmer
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Lee-Ann Marsh
General Manager for AGMARDT
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Stefan Clerens
Science Group Manager of Smart Foods & Bioproducts at the Bioeconomy Science Institute
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Summit programme
One field trip and four sessions over three days will answer critical questions on how we can trend into the future.
Field trips on the 20th
Evolving preferences
Meeting the modern consumer
Visionary Design
How do we get ahead of the trends?
Accelerating Innovation
What do we need in the engine room?
The Future Unfolds
Embracing disruption and spotting trends
Introducing our MC for E Tipu 2026
Dr Victoria Hatton
Dr. Victoria Hatton is a passionate change maker in the food industry. As the Chief Executive at FoodHQ Innovation, New Zealand’s leading hub of food and food production scientists, she leads a programme of work that will help shape the future of New Zealand's food system. Victoria is focused on building capability across the food innovation ecosystem, convening stakeholders to activate change and driving leadership with foresight and insight. This includes the Future of Food thought leadership publication, which has garnered global attention.
Previously, she was Director of Climate Change and Sustainability at PwC, worked with the UK and NZ governments, and the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation. She is Vice President of the British New Zealand Business Association and a trustee for New Zealand Food Waste Champions 12.3.
Partners, and supporters
We’ve partnered with some of the most innovative organisations in Aotearoa and globally. From government agencies to innovation accelerators, education providers to industry bodies, business networks to producers, growers, and food and beverage innovators.
We welcomed partners, supporters and exhibitors from all walks of the food and fibre ecosystem.
Keen to join them in 2026? Express your interest to explore what partnership opportunities are available to you.
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The New Zealand Food and Fibre Summit
May 21-22 | 2026
Ōtautahi - Christchurch
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