Upcoming Events

Join us for a fun and inspiring evening to kick off the 2026 NZ Hi-Tech Awards in Wellington

Come join the local tech community for some social drinks.

No sponsors. No talks. No organisation. Just a change to mingle and chat with others working in tech here in Queenstown.

The main goal is to spark activity and engagement in the group while showing what’s possible with AI agents. As the community grows, we’ll share tools and practical strategies to help members build their own agent-powered teams.

Join us for a fun and inspiring afternoon to kick off the 2026 NZ Hi-Tech Awards! Whether you're an entry pro or a first-timer, this is your chance to hear insider tips from our brilliant judges on what makes an entry stand out.

Plus, hear from a previous award winner who’s been through it all and knows exactly what it takes to make your submission shine!

Come for the insights, stay for the connections - because we're all about creating great vibes and even greater opportunities. We can’t w...

Being a founder is hard, lonely, rewarding, and life-changing - often all at once. Your mindset can make all the difference.

Join Startup Queenstown Lakes with special guest Sophie Wiltshire, a passionate connector of entrepreneurs and innovators, as she dives into key mindset shifts that help founders thrive. From growth mindset to transitioning from corporate to founder life and tackling the "lonely at the top" reality - this session will offer valuable insights and practical takeaways.

Come and join us for the Dunedin cryptocurrency and blockchain community meetup, hosted by Cryptocurrency NZ.

Join us for a fun and inspiring evening to kick off the 2026 NZ Hi-Tech Awards! Whether you're an entry pro or a first-timer, this is your chance to hear insider tips from our brilliant judges on what makes an entry stand out.

Join us for some talks on AI Impacts on the world of work. Afterwards we'll have some Q&A then head to a nearby pub for drinks and further discussion.

ActInSpace is coming to New Zealand in 2026!

Our event will be hosted at GRIDAKL in Auckland, New Zealand. Organised and delivered by SpaceBase Limited, and made possible by Planet, Aerosopace New Zealand, and GRIDAKL. The competition is open nationwide.

SPARK UP is a focused 5-hour workshop designed to help you move from idea to action, with the support of experienced startup coaches and a community of like-minded thinkers.

Explore testing data and coaching conversations at February's First Monday Meetup. Hamish Watson will be exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and testing data, while Caelan Huntress will be sharing practical techniques for using AI as a personal coach. Drinks, demos, and practical takeaways included.

Join us for a fun and inspiring morning to kick off the 2026 NZ Hi-Tech Awards! Whether you're an entry pro or a first-timer, this is your chance to hear insider tips from our brilliant judges on what makes an entry stand out.

Come along for an evening of creativity, big ideas, and future-shaping stories! We’re bringing together three incredible women who are breaking new ground in animation, games, VR, and design. From building feature films to creating award-winning games, they’ll share how they’re pushing the limits of technology and imagination.

Wāhine Shaping the Future of Creative Tech!

Created for local founders, creatives, and people shaping what’s next, this is a low pressure way to connect and start your day with conversations that matter.

Startup Queenstown Lakes is teaming up with The Mountain Club for this event. We'll shout the first 50 coffees, alongside three quickfire talks from local entrepreneurs. Each speaker has five minutes to share what they are building and why it matters, followed by a short Q and A. The floor will then be opened to everyone, where you ca...

Kick off 2026 with a transformative mindset experience that will enable you to set and execute the right intentions for your career throughout 2026 and beyond.

NZ Tech Rally first Meetup of 2026.

Hear from our two speakers:
Chloe Gunn (CX Designer @ Kiwibank) - Unlocking Your Brain’s Edge with AI
Mrinal Mukherjee (Engineering Leader @ BNZ) - Engineering management: Not quite what they told you

SPARK UP is a focused 5-hour workshop designed to help you move from idea to action, with the support of experienced startup coaches and a community of like-minded thinkers.

All signals are pointing to wholesale transformation of how we build software.

Let's share experiences, hear from people who are further ahead in agentic development, and explore how we push into this in the context of our larger tech teams.

Cracking the US is a massive opportunity, but it can be a minefield. Hear from operators who’ve done the miles. Caleb Helm (VP Global Operations & Partnerships, Lumin), Liz Fraser (CRO, Serko), Ruth Macleod (ex‑NZTE), and Byron Powell (CRO, Parkable) share practical strategies, missteps to avoid, and what they’d do differently if they started again. This webinar is followed by an exclusive 15 minute Q&A for KiwiSaaS members.

Innovation meets inspiration in the heart of Queenstown. Tech Masters brings together industry leaders, future-focused thinkers, and the region’s growing tech community for a morning of conversation, connection and world-class ideas. Hear from Sir Ian Taylor on AI in Sports Technology and Rod Drury on Driving the Future of Queenstown.

Turn your idea into action.

Got a business idea that won’t leave you alone? Ready to finally do something about it?

SPARK UP is a focused 5-hour workshop designed to help you move from idea to action, with the support of experienced startup coaches and a community of like-minded thinkers.

Who Is This For?

This workshop is perfect for anyone who:

Has a business idea, need to pivot your business, or product concept you’re ready to explore.

Needs structure, support, or accountability to ta...

A hands-on workshop for mid-scale SaaS companies on how to make partnerships work

Get ready for the FinTechNZ Hui Taumata 2026 - Forging Ahead: Shaping the Future of Finance
With industry advancement and the legislated Open Banking regime now laid down, New Zealand has the opportunity to truly shape the future of finance.

The Premier Gathering for New Zealand’s Cybersecurity Leaders

This 1-day conference will be dedicated to accelerating digital transformation in the public sector. Working closely with the Government Chief Digital Office, this event is designed for government leaders, technologists, policy makers, and civic innovators, and will tackle the most pressing challenges – and the biggest opportunities – facing digital government today.

One Saturday - Invest in your tech career with a full day of learning & networking. Held at the weekend so you don't have to ask for time off work.

This year’s CISO Leaders summit will explore how CISOs can build resilient, secure and compliant enterprises that withstand emerging threats and deliver proven ROI. Across two days, we will unpack strategies for countering AI-driven attacks, securing the extended supply chain, operationalising New Zealand’s evolving cybersecurity regulations, and strengthening governance, data, and culture to create long-term trust.

Welcome to DataEngBytes Auckland 20256
One event. One community. One unforgettable day of data, AI and learning.

DataEngBytes is the largest independent conference dedicated to data engineering and machine learning in Oceania. Built by the community, for the community. DataEngBytes is a vendor-neutral space where engineers, ML/AI practitioners, leaders, and teams come together to share, learn, and connect.

What to Expect

One day of in-depth sessions across Data Engineering, Machine Learning and AI
Theatre-style seating at a premium venue in Auckland's CBD
A selection of local and global speaker lineup
Topics covering LLMs, real-time data, contracts, pipelines, data platforms and more
Delicious morning tea, hot lunch and snacks throughout the day
Interactive expo with games, swag and networking
AfterBytes Party with the whole community on the final night
Welcome to DataEngBytes Auckland 20256
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Join us on May 14 in Auckland for the Test Automation Summit—a day of learning, testing, and networking. Featuring 10+ talks, keynotes, tutorials, and panel discussions, this event brings together the testing community to explore trends, share best practices, and connect with peers.

NZ Tech Rally unites the whole software delivery team: engineers, testers, product folks, data minds, tech leaders, and founders. We share real stories and practical local solutions for people, organisations, and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand. With 20 speakers over 5 tracks including Engineering, Product, AI, Data & Community.

Techweek is Aotearoa New Zealand’s national festival of innovation — a week‑long celebration of the people and ideas using technology to create a better tomorrow.

New Zealand’s #1 event for women founders, investors, and supporters

This high-impact, two-day event is designed to supercharge the growth of women-led ventures and spark connections that last long after the event concludes.

WiT Queenstown, in partnership with Technology Queenstown, will bring together some of the world’s most influential minds in travel and hospitality tech – senior executives, innovators, and investors – right here in the heart of the Southern Alps.

The Next 20 Years will belong to the bold – to those who can see what’s coming, build what’s needed, and lead with imagination, not just innovation.
It’s not just about what’s next. It’s about who’s shaping it.

For nearly two decades, the New Zealand CIO Summit & Awards has been the definitive platform for enterprise technology and transformation leadership in the country. Join a powerful dialogue between global thought leaders and local experts at the New Zealand CIO Innovation Summit.

The world is evolving at a rapid pace, and with it comes both uncertainty and opportunity. What better time for our Canterbury Tech community to come together – to collaborate, share insights, and explore how we can accelerate the growth of Aotearoa New Zealand’s tech sector.

The definitive annual gathering for NZ's tech ecosystem on September 17-18. Day 1: executive roundtables and founder conversations. Day 2: expo floor, demos, and full ecosystem access. Shed 10, Auckland.

Here on the edge of the Pacific, the world’s next revolutionary idea is being born. Come together with founders, innovators, investors and corporate partners for a week-long festival of events designed to inspire, challenge and connect.