E Tipu: The Agri Summit

Senior Event Producer and Stage Manager | 2019-2023

E Tipu is Aotearoa’s favourite food and fibre sector summit. It is a truly hybrid event that brings together speakers and changemakers to share insights, ignite conversations, and shape the future of Aotearoa’s primary sector.

Starting in 2019, the event features a vibrant in-person summit and rich media experience for virtual attendees globally. Speakers’ talks are then available for free on YouTube, post-event. 

In 2023 the event became a 5-day World Conference, held over two venues, with 600+ in-person attendees. A collaboration with the International Food and Agri-business Management Association to create a 2-day global summit, 2 day academic symposium, global case study competition, presidential banquet, VIP function, and field trips.

My Involvement Included

  • Video producer and pre- and post-event assets
  • Stage management and speaker liaison
  • Production management of all suppliers
  • Technical direction of AV, livestream, and camera suppliers
  • Analysis and deployment of virtual platform, and mobile app
  • Site design, attendee experience, and floor plans
  • Food and beverage partnerships, exhibitors, and partner activations
  • Catering selection and delivery systems
  • Waste mitigation and improved sorting systems
  • Health and safety plans, risk assessment, and induction
  • Signage and branding procurement
  • Venue management
  • Theming and stage design
  • Integrate the values of the event through delivery
Dan Shank – Executive Head Chef
Venues Ōtautahi

Rosaria’s commitment to the holistic elements of food and beverage has wide-reaching and legacy-building effects. She encouraged us to embrace sustainability, biodiversity, and regenerative practices in everything that we considered and designed for the events ensuring the longevity of our food systems.

She worked with us to make conscious choices about the food we procure, supporting local farmers and producers, and embracing sustainable and ethical practices which are now part of our standard operations and unique selling points.