Former MP with 20 plus years’ experience who has come from ‘flax-root’ politics. Nanaia will kōrero on tauhokohoko - indigenous trade.

Helmut’s work over the last 16 years has focused on executive leadership of mergers, turnarounds, and business improvement initiatives and now CEO of Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira. 

For over a decade, Cassandra has led the charge on bolstering the Canadian supply chain through the inclusion of Indigenous and racialized suppliers, contributing to significant growth in the Canadian and global markets.

Chris is an expert on the Indigenous economy, Native American policy, and economic development, particularly in rural and disadvantaged communities.