WHAT IS
JV26?
Innovation rarely happens in a vacuum, that’s where the Jade Velocity Summit comes in.
Hosted by Jade Software, this event brings together leaders from across Aotearoa with a simple shared purpose: Harnessing technology to drive New Zealand forward.
One day, two streams of speakers, immeasurable impact.
JV26 SPEAKERS.
Whether you’re invited to attend the Business or the Tech stream you’ll be treated to a full day of sessions designed to motivate, challenge and guide your next move.
BUSINESS STREAM (SO FAR)
- All Speakers
- Business Stream
- Technology Stream
Bowen returned to New Zealand after more than a decade in Silicon Valley at Meta, Stripe, and Common Room, including leading the creation of Facebook Marketplace. He Co-Founded Growth NZ, advises high-growth companies and serves on boards including NZME and Revolut NZ.
Tim is a technology executive and entrepreneur with over 20 years’ experience across interactive technology, entertainment, and digital design. He spent 13 years at CerebralFix, rising from systems engineer to CEO, helped launch Agoro, and later founded Pocketed Pixels.
Simon Curran is Chief Development and Culture Officer at Rokt, a New York–based ecommerce technology company at the intersection of AI and commerce, and a Founding Partner of All Blacks Performance Labs.
Globally recognised technology commentator Ben Kepes has served on boards across New Zealand and the UK. He is an active early-stage investor across three continents and has advised start-ups in New Zealand, Australia and beyond.
When Cameron took on the mantle of One NZ Warriors CEO in 2017, he needed to balance an underperforming business against public expectations of immediate success. So where did he focus? On building a winning culture, being brave and empowering staff to be the best versions of themselves.
Jason is driven by the belief that New Zealand is the greatest country on the planet and he's determined to do everything he can to keep it that way. His time leading One New Zealand has been marked by significant customer and commercial success, including the largest capital return to shareholders in Aotearoa’s history.
Sam co-founded Simplicity in 2016, growing the non-profit investment fund provider to nearly 200,000 members and helping donate more than $13M to charity through the Simplicity Foundation. Previously, he was CEO of Tower Investments, Managing Director of Hanover Group, and spent 10 years with Goldman Sachs in London and Hong Kong.
Bowen returned to New Zealand after more than a decade in Silicon Valley at Meta, Stripe, and Common Room, including leading the creation of Facebook Marketplace. He Co-Founded Growth NZ, advises high-growth companies and serves on boards including NZME and Revolut NZ.
Simon Curran is Chief Development and Culture Officer at Rokt, a New York–based ecommerce technology company at the intersection of AI and commerce, and a Founding Partner of All Blacks Performance Labs.
Bowen returned to New Zealand after more than a decade in Silicon Valley at Meta, Stripe, and Common Room, including leading the creation of Facebook Marketplace. He Co-Founded Growth NZ, advises high-growth companies and serves on boards including NZME and Revolut NZ.
Tim is a technology executive and entrepreneur with over 20 years’ experience across interactive technology, entertainment, and digital design. He spent 13 years at CerebralFix, rising from systems engineer to CEO, helped launch Agoro, and later founded Pocketed Pixels.
Simon Curran is Chief Development and Culture Officer at Rokt, a New York–based ecommerce technology company at the intersection of AI and commerce, and a Founding Partner of All Blacks Performance Labs.
Globally recognised technology commentator Ben Kepes has served on boards across New Zealand and the UK. He is an active early-stage investor across three continents and has advised start-ups in New Zealand, Australia and beyond.