BOARDROOM TO BORDER
A Leadership Dialogue on Strategy, Trade & the India New Zealand Opportunities
India New Zealand Business Council in collaboration with the University of Canterbury, cordially invites you to Boardroom to Border. A Leadership Dialogue on Strategy Trade & the India–New Zealand Opportunity.
Join us for an insightful afternoon of high-level dialogue exploring strategic opportunities in trade, investment, and collaboration between India and New Zealand. This forum will bring together thought leaders, policymakers, and business executives to discuss cross-border partnerships and innovation-led growth.
Dialogue Sessions & Descriptions
Session 1: “Inside the Delegation: Reflections from the India Visit”
What We Saw, What We Learned, What We’d Do Differently
Panel Description:
A rare, behind-the-scenes conversation with those who accompanied the Prime Minister to India. This panel reflects on what went well, where the real challenges were, and what practical lessons emerged for doing business and diplomacy in India today.
Session 2: “Beyond Trade: Stories That Shape the India–NZ Relationship”
From Paddocks to Pixels: Culture, Soft Power & Connection
Panel Description:
This session brings together voices from agriculture, film, tourism, and foreign policy to explore how New Zealand can connect with India beyond commerce — through creativity, culture, and collaboration.
SPEAKERS
(Being regularly updated)
AGENDA
(subject to change)
Thursday, 26 June 2025 | 3.30 pm - 6pm
Drawing Room - Rātā 222 and 223, University of Canterbury, Ilam Campus.
3.00 PM
Arrival & Registration
3.30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
3.35 PM
WELCOME TO THE BOARDROOM TO BORDER
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Michael Henstock - INZBC Christchurch Chapter Head.
3.45 PM
WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY
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Prof Saurabh Sinha - Executive Dean, Engineering.
4.00 PM
INSIDE THE DELEGATION
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Sakthi Ranganathan – Founder of JIX Reality Lab.
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Geoff Allott– CEO, QualityNZ.
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Joanna Kempkers– Divisional Head, MFAT (TBC).
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Edwin Paul (Moderator) – CEO, EdCorp.
5.00 PM
FROM PADDOCKS TO PIXELS
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Craig Carr - Group Managing Director, Carrfields.
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Petrina D'Rozario - Head of Screen Canterbury.
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Dr. Ojas Mahapatra - Board Director.
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Sunil Kaushal (Moderator) - GM, INZBC.
5.50 PM
Closing Reflections & Remarks
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Jonathan Manuel - INZBC Treasurer.
6.00 PM
Networking and drinks