EMA 2027 Hero Image (1)

Emerging Marketer Accelerator Programme is Back 2027

 

What is the Emerging Marketer Accelerator Programme?

The Emerging Marketer Accelerator is an all-new programme for marketers at the beginning of their careers. Over four days, ambitious marketers with 2 to 5 years’ experience will be part of a cohort to face real-world challenges, get exclusive mentorship by alumni of the Advanced Marketing Leadership Programme, and hear from leaders of the NZ Marketing profession.

About the Emerging Marketer Accelerator Programme:

  • Designed to accelerate the skills of early marketers and prepare them for success in the industry
  • Developed in collaboration with New Zealand CMOs and alumni from the Advanced Marketing Leadership Programme.
  • Consists of 2 two-day workshops led by international and local experts

Fast-tracks ambitious early-career marketers to rise through the ranks, building powerful industry connections and learning directly from New Zealand's top CMOs, CEOs and New Zealand's leading senior marketers. Over four high-impact days (2 days per month in March & April), participants also score a one-on-one mentor from the Advanced Marketing Leadership alumni to turbo-charge their growth. 

Programme features include:

  • Multiple globally renowned speakers sharing their experience, insights, and keys to success.

  • Sessions on AI, critical thinking and problem solving, multi-channel marketing strategies, stakeholder relationship management, and much more.

  • Panels comprised of New Zealand’s leading marketers and keynotes from CEO’s from companies including ANZ, Goodman Fielder, Fonterra Google, OneNZ, Lion etc.

  • Daily networking opportunities with speakers, mentors, and other EMA participants.

Our 2027 nominations will be open from 1st November 2026.

PRICING
Members:
$1950+GST
Non-Members: $3950+GST


DATES
Session 1:

Thursday, 4 March
Friday, 5 March

Session 2:

Thursday, 8 April
Friday, 9 April


VENUE
Marketing Association Offices
69 St. George's Bay Road, Parnell

*2027 Nominations will be live from 1st November 2026*

Ready to Apply? You must meet the below criteria to be considered for the programme. You must also be nominated by your manager!

  • You have 3 to 5 years of marketing/advertising/media experience.
  • You are a full-time employee with no chance of resignation during the programme.
  • You are committed to attending all 4 sessions of the Emerging Marketer Accelerator programme.
  • You are highly ambitious to further your career in marketing.
  • You have high emotional intelligence and a natural drive to succeed.