What does the future look like for Selwyn’s businesses, workforce, and communities? Join us at the Selwyn Futures Forum for a full day of ideas, insight, and connection with the people shaping the next chapter of Waikirikiri Selwyn.

Join us and hear from regional leaders, industry voices, and innovators exploring how technology, infrastructure, talent, and collaboration are transforming opportunity across the district and wider Canterbury region. The Selwyn Futures Forum will be a gathering place for Waikirikiri Selwyns economic stakeholders to share insights, co-create solutions, showcase local pride and identity and gain new knowledge with the shared outcome of catalysing economic activity.
Whether you are a business owner, community leader, educator, investor, or decision maker, this forum offers practical insight and valuable connections to support your work.
What you will gain:
✔ Fresh thinking on emerging economic trends
✔ Insight into workforce and skills pathways
✔ Perspectives on infrastructure, transport, and energy planning
✔ Opportunities in agritech and future foods
✔ Strategies for strengthening place identity and business storytelling
✔ Connections with leaders across Selwyn and Canterbury
The day concludes with a keynote speaker and networking function, giving you time to continue conversations and build relationships.
Hosted at Lincoln University, one of New Zealand’s leading centres for innovation in land based research and future focused learning.
Be part of the conversation shaping Selwyn’s future.