EthnicA Conference Wellington a passionate affair

Excitement is building in the local community with the third EthnicA conference in Wellington taking place on Saturday 11 May 2013. EthnicA is an annual conference where local audiences engage in cutting edge debate on aspects of leadership and diversity. The overall theme for 2013 is ‘Leading with Passion’.

One of the highlights of the conference is an interactive workshop by social media expert Eva-Maria. Her session ‘How Obama won using digital and social media’ offers people insight into something they never believe when she tells them - being able to achieve social media success in just five to 10 minutes a day.

‘Many don't believe this statistic at all,’ says Eva-Maria, owner of SocialeMedia. ‘But it's possible and I'm going to tell the audience exactly how to achieve it.’

Other sessions like ‘Spotlight on the coolest capital in the world’ with Wellington City Council Deputy Mayor, Ian McKinnon, offers value for anyone with an interest in diversity issues in the Wellington region.

Office of Ethnic Affairs Director Mervin Singham says he expects this particular conference to be a highlight on the city’s calendar.

‘With successful conferences in Auckland and Christchurch, this event provides emphasis on how Wellington audiences can be inspired by their own examples of leadership, passion and achievement.’

‘As New Zealand society changes and becomes more diverse, it is critical for leaders in ethnic communities to play a more active role - and shaping the New Zealand of tomorrow often starts from our capital.’

The audience will hear from emerging and experienced passionate leaders about a number of initiatives they have led, which bring communities together through cultural celebrations, arts events, youth engagement activities and business initiatives.

Melissa Lee, Parliamentary Private Secretary for Ethnic Affairs will address the conference.

There are still a limited number of places left, so register now below:

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ETHNICA WELLINGTON

TIME: 9am – 5pm
DATE: Saturday 11 May 2013
VENUE: Ilott Theatre, Wellington Town Hall, 109 Wakefield Street, Wellington

Key Note Speech: John Allen - Creating magic in the 21st centry

John Allen has been Chief Executive and Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade since July 2009. He has focused on developing a strong vision and direction for the Ministry that is designed to underpin New Zealand’s security and economic prosperity.

The elephant in the room – Leading ethnic diversity in the workplace

By 2021, a quarter of the New Zealand workforce is expected to have been born overseas. While this offers many opportunities it also comes with its challenges. The session will explore diversity management in the workforce.

Spotlight on the world’s coolest little capital

Deputy Mayor Ian McKinnon will talk about Wellington City Council’s plan to engage ethnic communities in its development strategy.

How Obama won using digital and social media

This interactive workshop with social media expert Eva-Maria will stimulate a conversation about how communities can use social media to promote their events. It will also provide practical tips and information about resources available to communities.

There will be two mini-exhibitions by ethnic artists Ronal Villalobos and Rieko Woodford-Robinson to accompany the ‘A piece of New Zealand’s artistic kaleidoscope?’ session.
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