FAL Alumni Connect

For many years the Committee ran the Future Auckland Leaders programme. A two-year part-time professional study programme delivering a highly regarded leadership development curriculum providing participants with deep exposure to and understanding of the complex Auckland ecosystem. We recently held a ‘FAL Alumni Connect’ event, where alumni of the FAL programme came together for a morning of reconnection, collaboration, and celebration.

The morning kicked off with breakfast and networking. It was a fantastic opportunity for alumni to mingle, catch up with old friends, and engage in meaningful conversations, setting the tone for an inspiring morning.

Our formal program commenced, featuring a talk by Committee board member Frances Valintine CNZM, an internationally renowned educator and technologist dedicated to reshaping traditional education for the evolving needs of future generations. Frances’ insights were relevant to the Committee for Auckland’s focus in the critically important areas of education and innovation.

Our formal program commenced with a captivating talk by Committee board member Frances Valintine CNZM—an esteemed educator and technologist renowned for her dedication to revolutionizing traditional education to meet the evolving needs of future generations.

Throughout the event, there were insightful discussions on shaping the education and innovation landscape for Auckland, with valuable input from both our alumni and Frances. Frances shared a statistic that underscored the impact of the FAL programme: over the years, it has provided hundreds of participants with a deep exposure to and understanding of the complex Auckland ecosystem, empowering them to become effective leaders in their respective fields.

We were privileged to convene this event at Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei’s Whai Māia, offering stunning views overlooking beautiful Okahu Bay—a fitting backdrop for our inspiring discussions and connections.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our alumni who attended ‘FAL Alumni Connect’. Your presence and engagement made this event truly special, reinforcing the strength and unity of our Future Auckland Leaders alumni community.