PwC Herald Talks hit the road

PwC Herald Talks - Leadership in Auckland. Picture/Shaun Ross

NZME's business networking event series, PwC Herald Talks, is hitting the road.

Now in its third year, the series will be heading to Wellington and Christchurch as well as its original Auckland location.

NZME chief executive Michael Boggs said the growth of the event and its success in Auckland made the decision to expand an easy one.

"It's great to take the PwC Herald Talks to Wellington and Christchurch to share the wisdom of the keynotes with more Kiwis than ever," Boggs said.

"The events have resonated with Auckland businesspeople and we're excited to see them grow."

The first event of the series on leadership was held earlier this month at SkyCity with almost 500 attendees.

The series brings together a range of leaders to debate relevant business topics, providing a chance for professional development and networking.

According to NZME, the series would be valuable for anyone on the business career ladder, from graduates wanting to get into the industry, to middle management, senior executives, entrepreneurs and everyone in between.

The diverse range of speakers and panellists means there is something for everyone at each event, with PwC chief marketing officer Justine St John saying the topics would add value and provide inspiration for businesses.

"The upcoming PwC Herald Talks topics for 2017 are designed to inspire and help people think differently on a range of topics that are key for their business strategy," St John said.

"We've seen people come away with real tools to help their businesses grow and stay relevant in this rapidly changing business environment."

The 2017 PwC Herald Talks series will see five events in Auckland, three in Wellington and two in Christchurch, covering topics including innovation, global versus local, internet of things and the sharing economy.

The next PwC Herald Talks event will be held in Auckland on May 10.