Join us for an unforgettable day!

With a fantastic line-up of speakers offering insights that are designed to inspire and inform you and give you the tools to Master every Moment, so you can enjoy success in this dynamic real estate landscape.

Attending the EVES Conference will provide a total of 5 hours of your annual non-verified training hours.

Friday 13th June 2025
Doors open: 8am, with an 8:45am start
Dress code: Business casual

Registration price is $180 + GST and includes both the full day of conference and attendance at the awards evening.

Registrations close 12:00pm (midday), Thursday 22nd May 2025

EVES 2023 Conference Video

SPEAKERS

KON Stathopoulos

KON
Stathopoulos

REAL ESTATE EXPERTISE

With over 20 years experience leading teams of high performing sales executives, Kon Stathopoulos brings a unique perspective to the role as a Principal and Owner at McGrath. Having been hand-picked by John McGrath as the Head of Sales for company-owned McGrath Estate Agent offices and leading over 300 agents in 32 offices, Kon has a deep understanding of how to achieve the best results from his team and for his clients. Kon’s exposure to different markets and agents brings a strategic approach to all aspects of the property market. From working with clients to develop bespoke strategies for their property to mentoring and training his team on industry leading processes and techniques, Kon’s commitment to excellence is multi-dimensional. 

KON Stathopoulos

AMIT
NAYAK

REAL ESTATE EXPERTISE

Amit Nayak, a partner at McGrath Parramatta, is skilled in Negotiation, Customer Service, Sales, Closing Contracts, and Real Estate Development. Hard working and possessing a wealth of experience, he has established a loyal client network, received a number of agency and industry awards, presented at Australian Real Estate Conference (AREC), been a consecutive winner of “Rate My Agent” suburb awards for 9 years as well as REA Top 100 Agent for 4 years. Specialising in Parramatta, Wentworthville and Westmead, he is proud to be part of a team that shares his commitment to providing top of the line customer service. 

AMANDA STEVENS

AMANDA
STEVENS

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

Amanda Stevens is a renowned thought leader on the customer experience. She combines current consumer insights with fascinating research into buying behaviour, delivering organisations and business owners powerful strategies for connecting with their customers. 

Amanda has a double degree in consumer psychology and marketing and is a hands-on marketer, having consulted across almost every industry in Australia and the United States. 

Recognised as one of the most entertaining Speakers on the circuit, Amanda has presented at over 700 conferences in 14 countries. She combines practical strategies with a mesmerizing storytelling style, leaving audiences with memorable messages and actionable insights.

JAMES LAUGHLIN

JAMES
LAUGHLIN

THE HIGH-PERFORMANCE HABIT

James Laughlin is a globally recognised high-performance leadership strategist and keynote speaker, empowering elite performers, CEOs, and organisations to achieve extraordinary success. His proprietary leadership frameworks help individuals master resilience, mindset, and peak performance.

A seven-time world champion musician, James has a proven track record of cultivating winning mindsets, including leading an underdog team to world championship victory. As the mental skills coach for Canterbury Rugby, he applies his expertise to enhance elite sports performance.

James also hosts the #1 ranked Lead on Purpose podcast, where he interviews world-renowned leaders and Fortune 500 CEOs, sharing powerful insights on leadership and personal mastery.

JEN BAIRD

ELI
MATTHEWSON

MC

Eli Matthewson is one of New Zealand’s most celebrated comedians, known for his sharp wit, political satire, and dynamic stage presence. A regular face on NZ screens, Eli has been a team leader on 7 Days, head writer and panellist on Have You Been Paying Attention and is a resident comedian on Paddy Gower Has Issues. His ability to turn current events into comedy makes him a master of engaging and entertaining audiences.

As a live performer, Eli has toured internationally, earning five-star reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe and winning New Zealand’s highest comedy honour, the Fred Award. His natural charisma and quick-witted humour make him a sought-after MC, seamlessly balancing professionalism with entertainment to keep audiences captivated.

AGENDA

SPONSORED BY

Thank you to our amazing sponsors who help us bring the EVES conference to you. Make valuable connections and get hands-on with some of the latest real estate products and solutions at our sponsors exhibits throughout the day.

PREMIUM SPONSOR
One Roof
GOLD SPONSORS

CONFERENCE VENUE

Mercury BayPark,
81 Truman Lane,
Mt Maunganui

Mercury BayPark is Tauranga’s Premier Venue for conferences, meetings, entertainment and exhibitions in the prime location of Mount Maunganui, offering easy access and easy parking.

The main entrance No 1 will be open on Truman Lane for access to Mercury Baypark. Make your way along Baypark Boulevard to the public parking areas.