Open your thinking. Find your people. Fuel what’s next.
Stelar is where business builders come to expand their vision of what’s possible. It’s a space for those who are redefining what success looks like; leaders who understand that doing good and doing well are not opposing forces but two parts of the same pursuit.
A one-day event for ambitious women in business whose work is doing good in the world.
Stelar is an immersive, world-class experience that invites reflection, catalyses action and further propels the ripple effect of your impact in the world.
From the flow of the day to the calibre and diversity of voices in the room, each element is designed to deepen your thinking and expand your perspective.
These conversations will go beyond motivation, offering thought-provoking dialogue to spark insight and expand how we think about business and leadership.
- hear rich, refreshing conversations that go deeper than the familiar narrative.
- connect with mission-driven peers who will challenge, champion, and walk beside you.
- identify key decisions and commitments that fuel your next phase.
- leave with a renewed sense of clarity, purpose, and direction, because when you’re well-resourced, connected, and thinking expansively, your influence reaches further.
You'll:
A thriving business community empowered by women-led leadership, where integrity, inclusivity, and intelligence shape how we grow. We envision a ripple effect of leadership that strengthens not only businesses but also the wellbeing and sustainability of the people and communities they serve.
Here's what We envision & stand for with stelar:
Here's what We envision & stand for with stelar:
A thriving business community empowered by women-led leadership, where integrity, inclusivity, and intelligence shape how we grow. We envision a ripple effect of leadership that strengthens not only businesses but also the wellbeing and sustainability of the people and communities they serve.
A thriving business community empowered by women-led leadership, where integrity, inclusivity, and intelligence shape how we grow. We envision a ripple effect of leadership that strengthens not only businesses but also the wellbeing and sustainability of the people and communities they serve.
Lorna Jane
Founder of Lorna Jane Activewear, globally recognised for pioneering the activewear movement.
Past speakers from our flagship international event:
Check back soon; our 2026 lineup is still to be announced.
Hear from some of New Zealand’s most influential voices in leadership, impact and entrepreneurship.
Maxine Horne
Founder and CEO of Vita Group Ltd, Shark Tank investor, recognised as one of Australia’s most accomplished female CEOs
Naomi Simson
Founder of RedBalloon, Shark Tank investor, known for her leadership in purpose-driven entrepreneurship.
Constance Hall
Best-selling author, entrepreneur, Dancing with the Stars Australia, known for her fearless voice, and advocacy for women’s empowerment.
Jules Sebastian
TV presenter, stylist, philanthropist, and founder of The Sebastian Foundation
Karise Eden
Winner of The Voice Australia, acclaimed singer-songwriter known for her powerhouse vocals and soulful, emotionally charged performances.
Invest in a journey, not just a day
this is not your ordinary business event
Before the event
Get access to private audio sessions weeks before you arrive; thoughtful provocations that expand your perspective and prime your focus for new ideas and deeper dialogue on the day.
During the event
A day of immersive learning, conversation and networking, with world-class keynotes that challenge convention, and expertly facilitated dialogue that brings a new level of conversation to the table.
After the event
Momentum continues through guided follow-through and accountability. The clarity, direction and energy you gain here becomes action, sustained by a supportive community.
After the event
Momentum continues through guided follow-through and accountability. The clarity, direction and energy you gain here becomes action, sustained by a supportive community.
Before the event
Get access to private audio sessions weeks before you arrive; thoughtful provocations that expand your perspective and prime your focus for new ideas and deeper dialogue on the day.
During the event
A day of immersive learning, conversation and networking, with world-class keynotes that challenge convention, and expertly facilitated dialogue that brings previously unheard insight to life.
This event welcomes all who resonate with its energy, values, and vision.
Stelar is designed for established and ambitious women in business, and for the allies who recognise the strength, intelligence and balance that women bring to business leadership.
While this event celebrates feminine success, the invitation is open to all who share its values and vision, whatever your gender identity or expression. If you believe in a business landscape shaped by integrity, inclusion, and genuine connection, you’ll find yourself at home here.
Ideas worthy of the people in the room.
Aotearoa’s business landscape is filled with remarkable minds, yet the spaces designed for them haven’t always reflected that calibre. We created Stelar as the event that does: an experience that goes beyond hype to deliver substance and diversity of thought, meeting the minds of those seeking elevated, differentiated ideas and genuine dialogue.
Grounded in 15 years of global event experience, Stelar Business Event distils everything we’ve learned about what truly moves people.
Meet the Mother-Daughter Duo Behind Stelar
When we moved back to Aotearoa after living overseas, we noticed something was missing. We couldn't find what we were looking for in the event space. And in talking with others, we discovered we weren't alone. Other incredible women in business were seeking something more. So, over a cup of earl grey, we decided to create it.
Drawing on 15 years of global event experience and 17 years of facilitation expertise, we began mapping out what that would look like. We wanted to go beyond hype to deliver substance and diversity of thought. To meet the minds of those seeking elevated, differentiated ideas and genuine dialogue.
We wanted to hit the sweet spot: a premium, world-class experience that's also genuinely connective and down to earth. A place that encourages and celebrates success while actively living human-first values.
And so, Stelar was born.
It's what we wish existed for us, and so we're creating it for us all.
