KEYNOTE PRESENTERS

Keynote presenters for the 2nd New Zealand Prevention Imperative Universal Wellbeing Conference will include leading researchers, practitioners, and sector leaders contributing to prevention-first approaches to improving national wellbeing outcomes.

Keynote presenters are invited by the conference organisers.

Confirmed keynote speakers will be announced as they are finalised.

Keynote Speakers

Dr. Syed M. Shahid

Senior Postgraduate Lecturer & Research Supervisor
Eastern Institute of Technology, Auckland

  • Dr. Syed M. Shahid is a health science researcher with over 20 years of experience in public health, community wellbeing, and applied research across diverse populations.

    His work focuses on the intersection of:

    • Population health and non-communicable diseases

    • Wellbeing and community health systems

    • Digital transformation in healthcare

    • Wellbeing outcomes in multiethnic and underserved communities

    Dr. Shahid has published more than 60 peer-reviewed research articles and supervised doctoral and postgraduate research. His work is characterised by a strong emphasis on translating research into applied, real-world contexts.

    At the 2026 conference, his keynote will examine the disconnect between wellbeing investment and measurable outcomes, offering a research-informed perspective on how systems, structures, and determinants influence long-term wellbeing.