Westpac Smarts – Shaping the Future of Southland

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Join us for a panel discussion featuring industry leaders shaping Southland’s future. From aquaculture regional strategy to innovation and AI training, hear insights from experts driving growth in our region.

Panel Lineup:
Andrew Johns (AJ) – Fonterra Regional GM Operations, Lower South Island
The expansion of Fonterra's Edendale Plant is underway for a brand-new UHT cream plant. Andrew will talk us through the build and share the positive impact for the community as they make progress on the long-planned project.

Bobbi Brown – Great South GM Regional Strategy
Aquaculture is expanding and Bobbi will share the vision for the region armed with facts and figures. What does this mean for Southland?

Perrine Dhalluin – DataGrid NZ CEO
Ai training opportunity right here on our doorstep with the proposed DataGrid NZ datacentre in Makarewa. Perrine will update us on where the project is currently at.

MC Sheree Carey
Led by The Southland Business Chamber master herself, this panel event will be informative, and we'll hear all the the important work happening around the region that will have positive impact on our economic future.

Supported by Westpac | Bringing Westpac Smarts to our Southland Chamber Members and business community.