A morning of insight, inspiration, and networking is in store at the 2026 Auckland Constructive Summit Breakfast in Auckland on May 21, one of a number of events in the Master Builders Regional Constructive Summit series. Eden Park’s World Cup Lounge will bring the Auckland building community together at a networking breakfast to explore the current and future state of the construction sector.
What to expect:
• Practical AI for Construction Businesses: PwC’s Gen AI Enablement team will share practical ways AI can help businesses save time, improve accuracy and streamline workflows. Attendees will leave with simple, actionable ideas that they can start using straight away.
• Economic Update: Keep the Change. Award-winning financial adviser Luke Kemeys will provide an outlook on the industry, what’s ahead, and practical strategies for builders.
• Inspiring Keynote: Leading Under Pressure — Key to resilience. Sport NZ chief executive Raelene Castle will share powerful lessons on resilience, leadership, and thriving through change.
• Auckland State of the Sector: Master Builders chief executive Ankit Sharma presents key findings from the Auckland State of the Sector survey. Gain insights into key trends and identify opportunities shaping the industry.
There will be an opportunity to ask questions from these sessions, facilitated by award-winning journalist Jehan Casinader. LBP points are available, along with the chance to win a two-night stay at Mudbrick’s Luxury Cottage, valued at $1700, and a $250 Prezzy Card.
Tickets are priced at $63.25 per person for members, and $126.50 for non-members. A fully catered breakfast will be provided. Bookings are essential, so email auckland@masterbuilder.org.nz to get yours.
Other upcoming regional events are:
• Upper South Island Summit, Nelson, May 1,
• Manawatu Summit, Palmerston North, May 7,
• Canterbury Summit, Christchurch, May 8,
• Midlands Summit, Mount Maunganui, May 22, and
• Wellington/Wairarapa Summit, Lower Hutt, May 28.



