Tech Masters at The New Zealand Open
Friday, 27 February 2026 • 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Queenstown, Otago
Champions Lounge. Millbrook Resort. Arrowtown.
Tech Masters at The New Zealand Open
Presented by the New Zealand Open & Technology Queenstown
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.
Join us for an exclusive welcome event on Thursday evening, followed by the ‘Tech Masters’ featuring two of New Zealand’s most influential technology pioneers.
Tech Masters 2026 – Agenda
Welcome Cocktail Party
Date: Thursday 26 February 2026
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Tech Masters
Date: Friday 27 February 2026
Time: 8:30am to 11:00am
A morning of thought-provoking insights and future-shaping discussions hosted by David Downs from Technology Queenstown, featuring:
Sir Ian Taylor — AI in Sports Technology
How artificial intelligence is reshaping athlete performance, fan experiences, broadcast innovation and sports analytics.
Rod Drury — Driving the Future of QT
A forward-looking exploration of Queenstown’s emerging role as a global hub for technology, entrepreneurship and innovation.