Hosted by the Sustainable Business Network, this year's theme "Sustainability is core business: getting in step" is an opportunity for businesses, NGOs, academia and government to learn about the latest international best practice approaches for achieving sustainable development, what is happening locally and how - the practical guidance, tools and resources available for businesses wanting to embark on a sustainable journey. Pre-conference activities begin on Tuesday 11th October.

Keynote speakers include: Dr Sally Uren, Forum for the Future in the UK; Bob Willard, Author of several books including "The Next Sustainability Wave: Building Boardroom Buy-in" from Canada; Tessa Tennant, Chair of the Association for Sustainable and Responsible Investment in Asia based in Hong Kong and a leader in socially responsible investments; Prof Marilyn Waring from Massey University, Auckland and Bob Field, CEO of Toyota New Zealand.