Superconductor Valley 2026

Superconductor Valley 2026 is a research and industry event hosted by Paihau—Robinson Research Institute at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. It brings together academic researchers and industry partners to discuss the future of superconductivity and cryogenic technologies in New Zealand, with talks from experts across superconductivity, cryogenics and fusion and time to network with like-minded researchers.

The event runs on Tuesday 17 November 2026 from 9am to 6pm at Rutherford House, Pipitea, Wellington, with networking from 5pm followed by a Hēki open public talk at 5.30pm. Registration is through the RSVP form on the event page, with a full programme still to come. It suits researchers, engineers and industry partners working in or interested in superconductivity, cryogenics and fusion.