We are excited to be able to welcome experts in a range of fields, from sustainability of alpine environments to cultural impacts and hazard management. They have travelled from across New Zealand and around the world to share their unique viewpoints.
You can click the speaker profiles below to read their profile, and learn more about their presentations. More will be added as the schedule is confirmed, so keep an eye on this page. Don’t forget to sign up for our mailing list if you haven’t already.
Keynotes and Organisers

David Higgins
Read moreNgāi Tahu Kaumātua

Dave Bamford
Read moreSustainable Tourism Advisor

Prof. Penny Brothers
Read morePresident, New Zealand Alpine Club

Karen Rollins
Read more
Dr. Simon Cox
Read morePrincipal Scientist, GNS Science
Jamili Nais
Read moreMark Soloman
Read moreBrian Anderson
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Peter Rupitsch
Read moreManaging Director, Hohe Tauern National Park, Austria

John Cocks
Read morePast President, NZAC
Speakers & Panellists

Olivier Moret
Read moreExecutive Director of the Petzl Foundation

Pascal Mao
Read moreResearch professor at the Institute of Alpine Geography, Grenoble-Alpes University
Suze Kelly
Read moreGeneral Manager, Adventure Consultants
Lisa Choegyal
Read moreGuy Cotter
Read moreCEO, Adventure Consultants