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Who's taking the stage?

We've brought together five world-class speakers from APAC, the UK, and the US. And they have a lot to say.

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Prof. Sidney Dekker

Safety Science Pioneer

Best-Selling Author & Pilot


Author of 14 books, co-director of four documentaries, and ranked by Stanford among the world's top 1% most cited scientists.
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Dr. Andrew Sharman

Chairman & Chief Executive | IILSC

Founder | One Percent Safer


Former IOSH President, TEDx Speaker and author of the world's best-selling guide to safety culture.
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Dr. Megan Tranter

Leadership Strategist

Former Netflix, Amazon & PepsiCo Executive


Founder of the Institute for Safety Coaching and Leadership, bringing two decades of C-suite experience to the conversation.

 
 
 
 
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Greg Smith

Workplace and Safety Lawyer

Partner | Jackson McDonald


One of Australia's most respected workplace safety lawyers, shaping how organisations approach compliance and incident response.
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Andrew Barret

Safety Leadership Coach

Head Coach | Safety on Tap


The coach behind some of the most effective H&S leaders in Australia and New Zealand.
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The stage is set

Join us at the New Zealand International Convention Centre, Auckland's newest and most significant event space, bringing together light-filled spaces, stunning city views, and a design rooted in New Zealand culture.

An ePIC Programme

8.00 am

Welcome

Registration and barista coffee available on arrival

8.30 am

The Day Safety Starts Changing

Craig Bleakley
Safety & Risk Specialist at ecoPortal

Craig opens opens the day by setting the stage for the journey ahead, connecting each session into a single narrative that challenges how we think about safety today.

8.40 am

Paper Safe: Why Ticking Boxes Hasn't Made Anyone Safer

Greg Smith
Workplace and Safety Lawyer | Jackson McDonald

Drawing on decades of frontline legal experience, Greg challenges the idea that compliance alone creates safer workplaces. This session explores the growing gap between documented safety and real-world outcomes.

9.40 am

Engagement: How Safety Leadership Drives Real Transformation 

Andrew Sherman
Chairman & Chief Executive | IILSC
Founder | One Percent Safer

Andrew explores why engagement is at the heart of real safety transformation. This session unpacks how leadership, care, and psychological safety create cultures where safety is genuinely lived, not just managed.

10.40 am

Morning Tea

11.15 am

Give everyone a voice on safety

The ecoPortal team

A practical look at how conversational forms can help reduce friction in safety reporting, making it easier for workers to share what they see, when it matters most.

11.25 am

Leadership: Getting Culture Right 

Megan Tranter
Leadership Strategist | Former Netflix, Amazon and PepsiCo Executive

Drawing on leadership experience across organisations including Netflix, Amazon, and PepsiCo, Megan Tranter explores what engaged safety leadership looks like in practice.

12.25 pm

Care: How Real Change Starts With Listening

Prof. Sidney Dekker 
Safety Science Pioneer | Best-Selling Author & Pilot

One of the world’s most influential voices in safety thinking, Sidney Dekker challenges leaders to rethink the role of care, trust, and listening in creating safer work. This session explores what changes when safety shifts from managing processes to genuinely understanding people.

1:20 pm

Lunch

2:20 pm

The Questions Safety Leaders Need Answered

The ecoPortal team

This session explores how AI can help safety leaders ask better questions of their data, understand what’s happening, and identify where to focus next.

2:40 pm

Playbook: The Coaches’ Guide to Driving Real Change in Safety

Andrew Barrett
Safety Leadership Coach | Head Coach | Safety on Tap

Drawing on years of coaching with senior safety leaders, Andrew Barrett shares practical ways to embed safety more deeply across organisations. This session turns the day’s ideas into action, offering a hands-on playbook for creating safer workplaces.

4:30 pm

Wrap-Up & Networking

 

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Don’t miss your chance to win an ePIC prize, valued at $10,000!

In partnership with One Percent Safer, we're offering one person from the ecoPortal community the chance to be published alongside global health and safety experts AND win a trip to the UK for the EHS Congress in London!

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How to enter

There are 2 options to submit your brilliant idea for making the world a little safer:
Write it: Create a short piece of writing (1 page) that outlines your idea
OR
Film it: Create a brief video (2-3 minutes) where you present your concept directly to us

Prize details

Published in the One Percent Safer Book: A dedicated chapter in the next edition of the book, which features 100 ideas for a safer world. (link to book)
A Ticket to the EHS Congress in London: Attend the leading health and safety event in the UK on October 28-29, 2025.
Travel and Accommodation: We'll cover your return economy flights and four nights of accommodation so you can attend the conference in London.

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Last year was a blast!

What our ePIC 2025 community had to say

“The ecoPortal team smashed it! All of the speakers were top-tier. I definitely left feeling ignited.”

 

“Look forward to the next one, and exciting to see how advanced ecoPortal is becoming.”

 

“Kudos to the entire ecoPortal team. You keep it simple, you have the right people, you have the perfect recipe called success.”

“Thank you for taking the time and providing us with the opportunity to learn from each other.”

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I secure my seat?

Click on the Secure Your Seat link above and complete the online form. Once you’ve registered you’ll receive an email confirmation. Check your spam or junk folder in case it's gone in there.

 

 

What's included in the ticket?

Your ticket gives you full access to the conference programme for the entire day, including presentations from five international speakers, as well as catering throughout—morning tea, lunch, and networking drinks with canapés.

What if I can no longer attend?

We understand that circumstances change. If that's the case, please email to let us know. If a colleague is able to take your place, please let us know and we can then update the registration details. 

What are the times and dates?

Onsite registration begins at 8.00am, with the conference kicking off at 8.30am.  The conference will conclude at 5.00pm including networking drinks and canapes.

 

 

Where is ePIC being held?

NZICC: Auckland's newest and most significant event space, bringing together light-filled spaces, stunning city views, and a design rooted in New Zealand culture. 

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Why should I attend?

Because ePIC isn’t just about talking safety—it’s about making it real. In one powerful day, you’ll hear from five world-class speakers and connect with people who believe health and safety can be more than a checklist. You’ll walk away with practical ideas to drive genuine engagement, strengthen leadership, and move beyond “paper-safe” compliance towards meaningful, lasting change.

Need more information?

If you have any further questions about ePIC, please contact Kim Ellis at:  kim@ecoportal.co.nz. 

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