Future State 003: Ahead Of The Curve will take place at Spark Arena, located in the heart of Auckland’s city centre. The main entrance to Spark Arena is located between Beach Road and Quay Street on Mahuhu Crescent. While we encourage the use of public transport, there are approximately 7,000 car parks within a 1.2km radius of Spark Arena. Further public transport, mobility parking and passenger drop-off information can be accessed here.

Each ticket includes access to the Future State event, including all listed talks and panel discussions, for the duration of the day. The event is table-seated, meaning that you’ll be allocated a seat at a round table, giving you space to take notes, store your belongings, and to enjoy lunch and refreshments, which are included as part of your ticket.

While you will be allocated a table, seats are not individually allocated at each specific table; if you’re purchasing a single ticket, you’ll need to make your way into the arena when doors open, locate your table, and then secure your seat. 

After purchasing your ticket you’ll receive a booking confirmation via email. Your individual ticket will be emailed to you 48 hours before the event. Should you be purchasing multiple tickets and like them issued to each individual ticketholder, you may visit the booking site and add the individual email addresses for the tickets to be issued to. As tickets will be issued digitally you will be able to enter the event by presenting your unique barcode on your mobile device. 

Once tickets are issued table allocations cannot be changed, however should you require a specific seat for accessibility, such as wheelchair access or up-front seating for clearer viewing, please get in contact at the time of booking and we will accommodate your request.

Future State does not issue refunds for change of mind. Should you have purchased a ticket and no longer be able to attend you may have the ticket reissued to a different name at no charge. 

Each edition of Future State will explore a different aspect of contemporary culture that is reshaping business. The third edition of the event has been curated to the theme of ‘Ahead Of The Curve’, which will explore the driving forces behind the digital transformation of sustainability and productivity, unpacking the challenges and opportunities of developments such as the circular design systems, resource maximisation, audience engagement strategies, and open source collaboration.

The event, however, will offer more just than actionable insights into new technologies through the application of a humanistic lens to the subject matter to better understand how it applies to, and respects, people and the planet.

There will be no livestream of the event, however highlights of the talks program will be featured on the Future State and Spark Lab website post event, viewable only within Aotearoa New Zealand.

While personal content capture is allowed, photographs or video recordings made with the intent of professional or commercial distribution or sale is firmly prohibited. We kindly request the no flash photography be used during the talks program.

Semi Permanent, Spark Lab and Spark Arena are committed to producing an event experience with minimal environmental impact and maximum benefits for people. Digital tickets and programs will be issued in lieu of paper.

For each ticket for a wheelchair space purchased by a disabled individual or another person at their request, one additional ticket at the same table and contiguous with the wheelchair space shall be made available for purchase (provided they are available at time of purchase). We will provide a solid seat as the companion seat in wheelchair accessible reserved seating areas. 

Spark Arena provides extensive facilities for patrons with special needs. Seating for Future State is limited to the ground floor of the lower bowl of Spark Arena. There is no stall seating available for this event. A limited number of mobility impaired parking spaces are available to book in advance of the event. Please contact Spark Arena to check availability to secure your parking space. Email info@sparkarena.co.nz and include your contact phone number and vehicle registration number when enquiring. All washrooms are fully serviced for wheelchair access.

Certified disability assist dogs are welcome at Spark Arena.

Live captioning will be provided for the duration of the talks program. All patrons requiring assisted hearing will need to contact Spark Arena on 09 358 1250 or email info@sparkarena.co.nz.

Live captions will be available for all keynote and featured speaker sessions. These will be manually provided by a professional captioner. These create an inclusive meeting experience for participants who may not otherwise be able to hear speakers and sounds at the event. They also provide access and benefit other attendees such as those who might have distractions or non-native English speakers. 

To get in touch with the team behind Future State, please write to hello@semipermanent.com.