IAB Global Creator Week: The Business of Creators Event

IAB Global Creator Week: The Business of Creators Event

The global IAB network is uniting to launch the inaugural IAB Global Creator Week, running from 14 to 18 September, a bold step into the future of digital advertising. Across five days, 18 countries will host dynamic, creator marketing-led events that spotlight the accelerating power of the creator economy and its transformative impact on how brands connect with audiences. To celebrate IAB New Zealand is bringing together platforms, agencies, brands and creators to explore how creator marketing is made, valued and measured, and what it means for the digital advertising industry. Join us for panel discussions and networking in Auckland on 17 September.

 

Panel 1: Creator Economy Craft & Culture 

Panel 2: Creator Economy Value & Measurement

 

Event Details

Date: Thursday 17 September 2026
Time: 2:30 - 5:30pm
Venue:  Google, Level 6, 10 Madden Street, Wynyard Quarter, Auckland
Tickets:  Free for IAB New Zealand Members, Non Members $150 + GST + BF

Includes refreshments and networking drinks.

 

 

Thanks to our sponsors Google and MediaWorks, and to our industry partner Outspoken.

 

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Speaker Panel 1

Ravneel
Chandra

Ravneel Chandra

Client Partner, TikTok NZ

Ravneel is a Client Partner at TikTok and was part of the founding team that launched the platform in Aotearoa. With over a decade of experience across New Zealand, Australia, and the UK, he specialises in marketing strategy, performance, measurement, and building future-focused marketing ecosystems that drive sustainable growth.

Speaker Panel 1

Brook Gibson

Brook Gibson

Broadcaster, Content Creator, George FM | Outspoken

Brook is the quick-witted co-host of George FM Drive and one of New Zealand's rising broadcasting stars. Since launching the show with Sin Howard in 2021, they've built a thriving social and podcast audience. Passionate about DIY, mechanics, education, and entertainment, Brook loves collaborating on authentic, engaging campaigns.

Speaker Panel 1

Jess
Gilliland

Jess Gilliland

Senior Creative Strategist, Snap Inc

Jess is Senior Creative Strategist at Snap Inc., leading creative strategy across ANZ with a focus on youth culture, immersive experiences, and authentic brand collaborations. Previously at Pedestrian Group, she has shaped award-winning campaigns for global brands including adidas, Coca-Cola, Netflix, Samsung, and AMEX, championing audience-first creator strategies. 

Speaker Panel 1

Hamish Russell

Hamish Russell

Social & Content Lead, ASB

Hamish is the Social and Content Lead at ASB. On the agency side, he spent time at Bastion Aotearoa and FCB Media, before that, he was the Digital Marketing Manager at Les Mills, and earlier still at TVNZ. Hamish combines his love of content with carbs, having competed on The Great Kiwi Bakeoff and New Zealand's Hottest Home Baker. 

Speaker Panel 2

Scott
Bibby

Scott Bibby

Agency Partner, Meta

Scott Bibby is Agency Partner at Meta NZ bringing over 20 years' experience across Publicis Groupe, JCDecaux, and Warner Bros. Discovery. Passionate about media innovation and creativity, he partners with agencies to drive business growth through forward-thinking strategies. Scott is a member of the IAB NZ Video Working Group.

Speaker Panel 2

Amanda Cox

Amanda Co

General Manager, Outspoken

Amanda is a strategic executive leader with over 12 years' experience advising C-suite executives, boards, and leadership teams. She specialises in organisational strategy, stakeholder engagement, governance, and transformational change. A people-focused leader, Amanda is passionate about building inclusive cultures while delivering strong organisational and strategic outcomes. 

Speaker Panel 2

Angela Spain

Angela Spain

Chief Content Officer, OM Content NZ

Angela is an award-winning communications practitioner with over 20 years' experience across marketing communications, content creation, PR and activation. She has worked with some of New Zealand's largest companies and global brands. In 2020 she founded Archer, a specialist brand storytelling consultancy, and has since joined Omnicom Media New Zealand first as Managing Director of OM Content NZ, and now as Chief Content Officer.

Speaker Panel 2

Seth
Zwart

Seth Zwart

Head of Brand, YouTube

With over a decade directing strategy for leading NZ brands, Seth transitioned to YouTube two years ago as Brand Lead. He specialises in unlocking brand-building potential, using YouTube's diverse environment to weave comprehensive brand narratives and build holistic brand ecosystems.

MODERATOR

John
Waltmann

John Waltmann

Industry Manager, Google

John is a media and marketing expert with over 12 years of experience in the US, and New Zealand. He has worked across media agencies, retail, e-commerce, and music software brands. As an Industry Manager at Google, John partners with New Zealand's largest domestic retail brands to drive business growth through media, technology, data, and insights

 

 

 

When
Thursday 17 September 2026
Networking: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event: 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Where
Google, Level 6, 10 Madden Street, Wynyard Quarter, Auckland

 

 

 

Cost
Free to IAB New Zealand Members. $150 + GST + BF for Non Members.
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