# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Westpac Smarts: Local innovation to global ambitions
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 04 Dec, 2025 at 12:00 pm – Thu, 04 Dec, 2025 at 01:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Westpac Smarts: Local innovation to global ambitions with the Village GoldsmithAbout this EventJoin Westpac and the Wellington Chamber of Commerce for the final Westpac Smarts session of the year, featuring a local innovation story that is reshaping a global industry and offering real-world insights for local businesses with global ambitions.Christine Douglas and Chris Benham from The Village Goldsmith will share the journey behind Floeting®, a world-first diamond setting technology developed in Wellington that’s a step away from traditional claws and clasps, allowing the diamond to appear to float.Hear how this bold idea evolved into an inspiring story of global innovation, forged a landmark partnership with Tiffany & Co., and scaled to more than 50 countries - all while keeping design and IP anchored in Wellington.Floeting® has captured the attention of the world’s luxury sector, with the Financial Times calling it “gravity defying” and Vogue France saying the diamond appears “freed from all metal, shining as if suspended above the jewel.” Their achievements have been recognised nationally, with Chris Benham named the winner of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2025 New Zealand Product Category, alongside The Village Goldsmith receiving top honours at the NZ Hi-Tech Awards.This is a relaxed, inspiring session for business leaders to sit back, connect, and reflect on how bold ideas backed by smart strategy can transform established industries.Event details:12:00pm - Networking12:15pm – Presentation1:15pm – Wrap-upChamber members and Westpac customers: Free entryNon-members: $5.00 donated to Life Flight Trust through the Westpac Chopper Appeal
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wellington/westpac-smarts-local-innovation-to-global-ambitions/100001867444539889
- **Event Categories**: business
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 6.68, currency: NZD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Wellington
- **state**: WG
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Westpac Building
- **lat**: -41.2861593
- **long**: 174.7776978
- **full address**: Westpac Building, Level 10, Wellington, New Zealand

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Westpac Smarts: Local innovation to global ambitions being held?
  - **A:** Westpac Smarts: Local innovation to global ambitions takes place on Thu, 04 Dec, 2025 at 12:00 pm to Thu, 04 Dec, 2025 at 01:30 pm at Westpac Building, Level 10, Wellington, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Westpac Smarts: Local innovation to global ambitions?
  - **A:** Westpac Smarts: Local innovation to global ambitions is organized by Wellington Chamber of Commerce.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Westpac Smarts: Local innovation to global ambitions 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. If Westpac Smarts: Local innovation to global ambitions sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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