Andie is one of the founding members of The Court Jesters, the improvisation and corporate entertainment arm of the Court Theatre. He was also a member of The Outwits, who were labeled “the best MC’s in NZ” more than once. You might have seen him in the Christchurch botanical gardens doing a summer theatre show. He has been a professional entertainer for over 20 years, as well as being an accomplished copywriter, brand strategist, creative director, voice over artist and smart mouth punk. Happiest wearing a false moustache and adopting a ridiculous accent, he has created bespoke characters for Coca Cola, Air New Zealand, Vero, Apple, Vodafone, Yellow and Uno Loco. When not being the front man for an event, he can be found in the Waitakeres bushwalking or refreshing his browser to see what Trump said/did in the last 5 minutes. #somuchwinning

Geoff Taylor has recently been appointed Deputy Mayor of Hamilton City Council. Geoff is a second-term councillor and will also be the chair of the CBD/River Plan Working Group where he will continue to lead the rejuvenation of Hamilton’s central city and the city’s move to embrace its river. In his first term Geoff chaired the city's CBD Parking Task Force and introduced two-hours free parking to Hamilton's CBD which has played a significant part in revitalising the central city. He was also chair of the council's River Plan Task Force and as a member of the Access Hamilton Task Force championed alternative transport modes in the city. Geoff is excited to have the Trafinz Conference hosted in Hamilton as its theme of ‘smart, safe and accessible places’ fits well with his aspirations for the city and reflect the objectives of the city’s Access Hamilton Strategy. Geoff has a background in journalism and has had 25 years in daily newspapers including four years as Waikato Times deputy-editor. He is also a writer and and to date has published two books.

Since 1995 Andy has chaired major Wellington City Council committees covering Transport, Infrastructure, Built and Natural Environment, Recreation, Urban Development and Strategy and Policy. He now chairs Council’s Finance Committee as well as being Council’s Urban Development Leader. He was a founding trustee and long-time Guardian of Karori Sanctuary (Zealandia), and is President of Trafinz ‐ the Traffic Institute of NZ. He chairs the Karori Brooklyn Community Charitable Trust, and Karori Park Sports Club. He’s served on several Boards and has recently been appointed to the Board of Wellington International Airport Ltd. Andy is a Sanctuary volunteer, a keen mountain runner, footballer and enjoys tramping, kayaking and skiing.

Steven Burgess is one of Australasia’s leading voices regarding people-focused urban movement and quality places. His expertise is based on 30 years’ experience as an engineer and urban strategist. His passion is creating cities for people that can be sustained by vital local economies.