Events

Academy of Management Discoveries (AMD) Publishing and Paper Development Workshop

When: Friday 7 November, 10am-4.00pm
Where: University of Auckland Business School, Room 260-040 (in-person only)

This workshop is geared toward all scholars (PhD students, junior and senior scholars) who are interested in publishing in the Special Research Spotlight or contributing to the AMD collection on circularity and regeneration in management and organisation studies. In this workshop, we will work with potential authors to determine whether AMD provides the best fit for their ideas, and then help them develop well-crafted ideas potentially suitable for submission to the journal.

Please note: All participants must complete their registration - whether submitting an abstract or attending without a submission - by 30 October 2025. Workshop assignments for participants who have submitted abstracts will be communicated by 1 November 2025.

For any queries, please contact Associate Professor Julia Fehrer: j.fehrer@auckland.ac.nz.

Industry Breakfast: Regenerative Circular Economy

When: Tuesday 11 November, 7:30-9:30am
Where: Sir Owen G Glenn Building, OGGB 5 (Level 0), Symonds Street, University of Auckland Business School

Much of the current conversation in sustainability is about reducing harm - minimising waste, lowering emissions, or improving efficiency. But what if we aimed higher? The concept of the regenerative circular economy asks us to go beyond “doing less harm” and instead design systems that actively restore and renew.

This breakfast will provide a unique chance to hear from leading voices and to engage in dialogue about what a regenerative future could mean for businesses in Aotearoa and beyond. We are excited to have Professors Nancy Bocken (Maastricht University), Jason Mika (University of Auckland) and Oana Branzei (Western University in Canada) join us as keynote speakers and panellists.

Free tickets are limited, and RSVPs close on 3 November.

Industry Breakfast: Implementing the Circular Economy

When: Tuesday 9 April, 7.30-10am
Where: 10 Symonds St, Auckland

Join us for this industry breakfast which is a continuation of our last discussion, exploring implementation of the Circular Economy given increasing demands and changing regulations. This event aims to bring together industry leaders, innovators, and experts to explore actionable strategies and collaborations in advancing the circular economy agenda.

Academic Workshop on the Circular Economy

When: Wednesday 10 April, 10am-4.30pm
Where: Sir Owen G Glen Building, 12 Grafton Rd, Auckland

Join us for an academic workshop focused on the circular economy. It's a great opportunity to meet fellow New Zealand based Business School academics, share ideas, and explore potential collaborations on research projects and future grants.

Raising the Bar Auckland: Embracing a future living with plastics

Speaker: Professor Johan Verbeek
Date: 29 August, 8-9pm

We have been bombarded with news of how bad plastics are for us and the environment and we cannot dispute the fact that there is something wrong with the picture. However, it would be difficult to imagine a world without plastics. We rely on plastics in just about every part of daily life, and it has made life better too! Many people find themselves confused by constant talk about the circular economy and the bioeconomy and their role in these.

In this talk, Johan explores what the future of living with plastics may look like, and why we need to set realistic expectations – because whether we like it or not, plastics are here to stay.

Circular Economy in Business Week | 21-25 November

Circular economy strategies: How to navigate circular transitions

Keynote speakers:
Ken Webster, Former Head of Innovation, Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Stefano Pascucci, Professor in Sustainability and Circular Economy
Rachel Brown, Founder and CEO of the Sustainable Business Network

Ken Webster

Rachel Brown

Stefano Pascucci