Innovate Napier

Innovate Napier is back for 2026.

We are delighted to announce our first speaker, Glenn Manahi of Shift the Needle, a Continuous Improvement specialist with over 20 years’ experience helping New Zealand organisations, from SMEs to large enterprises, deliver lasting, measurable change. Since 2007, he has worked alongside leaders and teams to uncover opportunity, eliminate waste, and simplify how work gets done.

Known for his pragmatic, down-to-earth style, Glenn brings energy and clarity to performance improvement, challenging teams to think differently and act with intent. His approach aligns people, process, and tools to build capability, streamline systems, and focus relentlessly on what drives results. In this session, Glenn will equip leaders with practical tools and takeaways to accelerate simpler, faster, and more impactful outcomes.

$34 per ticket includes breakfast *booking fee applies

Tables of 10 can be booked at $340, including breakfast *booking fee applies