# Event Details - **Event Name**: DisruptHR Wellington - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: DisruptHR Wellington is Back. Louder Than Ever.About this EventYou asked for more. And so here we are.After several events that left rooms buzzing, assumptions shaken, and business cards flying, DisruptHR Wellington is back on Thursday 13th August 2026 at Rutherford House. Same format. New speakers. Bigger energy.10 speakers. 5 minutes each. Slides that auto-advance every 15 seconds whether they're ready or not.No time to waffle. No death by PowerPoint. Just sharp, unfiltered ideas about work, leadership, culture, and HR from people who've got something disruptive, rebellious, interesting and impactful to say.If past events are anything to go by, you'll leave with your brain full and your opinions challenged. Some talks you'll love. Some will make you want to argue. All of them will make you think.On the night:10 talks from incredible speakersOpportunities to challenge your own thinkingFood, drinks, and genuine conversation with Wellington's best leadersThe kind of networking that doesn't feel like networkingOur Speakers:Dr Ayesha Arshad: The hidden cost of not belonging at workSteven Zinsli: The future is isolatingChristopher Rosato: AI Won’t Break Your Workforce. Your Learning Culture Might.Dr Shelley Brunskill-Matson: Employees Don't Need More Training. What if the real barrier isn't skill, but the stories people carry?Grant Verhoeven: It’s All About AI and Nothing to Do With AICassa Grant: Words That K*ll Your InfluenceSerena Lal: What It Really Costs to Lead with Lived ExperienceNicola Knobel: What the f*ck is "fit"Brooke Martin: The most dangerous idea you've never heard ofRoger Tweedy: Work & SocietyThe timing:5:30pm: Doors open for networking (drinks and nibbles provided)6:15pm: Our speakers kick off8pm: Wrap up and more networkingOur SponsorsDisruptHR Wellington exists because brilliant organisations put their hand up to make it happen.and more to be announced!Want to get your brand in front of Wellington's most progressive leaders? Let's talk.Early Bird Tickets — $45As part of the DisruptHR whānau, you're getting first dibs with 10% off.Grab them before they're gone - and they always go.Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn for speaker announcements.Be there. Challenge assumptions. Start conversations. Be part of the disruption.Ngā mihi,The DisruptHR Wellington Team - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wellington/disrupthr-wellington/100001992535099119 - **Event Categories**: contests, workshops, food-drinks - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 4 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Rutherford House - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 27.58, max: 54.51, currency: NZD ## Event venue details - **city**: Wellington - **state**: WG - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: Rutherford House - **lat**: -41.2789317 - **long**: 174.7787915 - **full address**: Rutherford House, 33 Bunny Street, Wellington, New Zealand ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: DisruptHR Wellington - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/160604cbfe20e44808fdb679c9c3acd21338491dcc9480e0aa22821e76b8b5b2-rimg-w1200-h601-dc171515-gmir.jpg?v=1782376292 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is DisruptHR Wellington being held? - **A:** DisruptHR Wellington takes place on Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Rutherford House, 33 Bunny Street, Wellington, New Zealand. - **Q**: Who is organizing DisruptHR Wellington? - **A:** DisruptHR Wellington is organized by Disrupt HR. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** DisruptHR Wellington is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wellington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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