Past Events

Two days focused on one thing: improving how we invest. This is a day for investors who want to keep sharpening the craft of investing. Day one is in the room, day two is virtual.

Meet the founders in the 2026 cohort of the Aurora Climate Lab - Aotearoa's leading Climate Tech Accelerator
Join for an inspiring evening as CHQ introduces the innovative founders of Aurora Climate Lab. This 2026 cohort are Aotearoa’s next wave of innovators tackling the planet’s biggest challenges with cutting-edge climate tech.
This is your chance to meet these founders at the start of their journey, show them how much our community has their back, and be part of the movement that is making New Zealand a world leader in climate innovation.

Join one of Cryptocurrency NZ's 12 crypto Meetups across Aotearoa New Zealand; where you can find other Kiwis active in the currency wars of the 21st century: Wellington, Palmerston North, Invercargill, Hamilton, Rotorua, Dunedin, Hawke's Bay, Nelson, Auckland, Christchurch, Tauranga, Queenstown.

A 30 minute online session where we talk together. You don’t need to sit next to your desk. You can walk, commute, do whatever you need to. Just think out loud. • 2 min intro, set the focus • 5 min random 1:1 chat (yes, researcher speed dating) • 20 min small group chat about one topic • 3 min what we’ll do with it next, and goodbye

A social/co-working hangout for all developers, artists or anyone interested in connecting, creating and helping each other.

Come and join to learn with Ramon, presented by Excel in BI. In these live sessions, we explore practical topics across Data, AI, and Automation, always focused on real business application.

A long-running Christchurch founder meetup bringing together entrepreneurs and startup supporters for lunchtime connection, learning, and collaboration within the local startup community.

Kapiti innovators get together to share startup stories, exchange ideas, and build a local support network for entrepreneurs and business growth.

Join us for a short, practical session with Anthony Grant on “Should you vibe code your AI idea?”- a candid look at whether tools, intuition, and experimentation can get you from idea to prototype without a technical background.

A future-focussed community of innovators is gathering in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland for the first national Cleantech Expo, where leading New Zealand companies will showcase breakthrough solutions in circular economy, energy, waste-to-value, low-emissions alternatives and more.

New Zealand startups are going global from day one
Built from a connected ecosystem, Kiwi startups think beyond borders early, scaling into international markets and building teams, customers, and impact around the world.

This creates unique opportunities for people at every stage of their careers. Whether you are exploring your first role in a startup or already part of one, working in a New Zealand startup can open doors to global experiences, new markets, and opportunities to live and work overseas.

Join us for an evening exploring how Kiwi startups operate with a global mindset and what this could mean for your career. Hear how others have navigated international pathways, built global connections, and taken their careers beyond Aotearoa.

We’re surrounded by AI hype. New tools every week. Big claims. “10x engineers.” Some of it’s real. A lot of it isn’t. The Hype Cycle Club is for people in Tauranga who want to actually build with AI—and figure out what works.

Six growth leaders tell their best and worst stories of selling Kiwi technology to the world’s most discerning buyers.

​​A structured, but informal and rapid-fire event, with plenty of time to ask questions, mingle with your peers, and hatch even more assertive global domination plans for you and your team.

​​The Movac Sales Jam is solely for sales professionals, growth leaders, and founders in New Zealand-headquartered tech companies.

Governance for Growth is so important for early stage companies, and the popularity of the governance workshops reflects how much early stage companies and their investors realise this.
Angel Association New Zealand, Callaghan Innovation and CreativeHQ invite you to join our Governance for Growth workshop.
During this session, our experts Debra Hall, Greg Sitters, along with a local directors 'fireside chat' will take you through the intricacies of governance.

Connect in-person and on a family farm with the New Zealand EdTech community for the first time in Hamilton!

Hosted by EdTechNZ board member Adam Walmsley and EdTechNZ Executive Director Dean Watson, this is FREE informal event that could formally change the trajectory of your life. EdTechNZ members and non-members are welcome. Please register so we can get an idea of numbers.

This session explores real-world AI implementations at firms like GHD and Mott MacDonald, showcasing measurable outcomes across design, delivery, and project optimisation.

Prompt Like A Pro is a high-energy, hands-on workshop where you’ll practice live with ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity while learning the PILLARS framework for reliably great prompts. You’ll distill long PDFs in minutes, create a Custom GPT that mirrors your voice, compare models side-by-side, and use Advanced Voice Mode to rehearse tough conversations.

Agritech Unleashed is a series of regionally distributed experiences that will celebrate and explore the unique characteristics of each region’s agritech ecosystem. Every region has distinct agricultural priorities, challenges, stakeholders, and infrastructure, which influence the adoption, interoperability, and scaling of agritech innovations.

Connect in-person with the New Zealand EdTech community in Christchurch!

Connect in-person with the New Zealand EdTech community in Wellington!

Connect in-person with the New Zealand EdTech community in Auckland!

Come celebrate the founders graduating from Fintech Lab 2026

We're bringing the Kiwi startup community together to celebrate this industry and the ambitious founders leading the way.

Fintech (Financial Technology) is more than just the fastest-growing tech sector in New Zealand – it’s a game-changer.

These startups create jobs, enable more Kiwis to build wealth, create healthy competition in the finance industry - all while generating valuable intellectual property for NZ. When they thrive, the benefits ripple through our entire economy.

Come along to NZ's Fintech Summit, sponsored by Mastercard. A day to celebrate startups, kiwi innovation and the people investing in the future of NZ.

Calling all job seekers in New Zealand! Join our Job Hackers Global Meetup group for networking, support, and resources to help you on your job search journey. Whether you're a recent graduate, transitioning careers, or looking to climb the corporate ladder, this group is for you. Share job leads, hone your resume and interview skills, and connect with others who are navigating the job market. Let's work together to support each other and find success in our job search endeavors. Join us and take the next step towards your dream career!

Welcome to Sec for Devs, safe space for developers to discuss and learn, rant and vent, share and care about secure coding.
Talks and lectures, discussions and workshops, games and fun every month together with cool people.
Come and see yourself!

GTM Engineering is reshaping how the world's fastest-growing companies go to market. Canva, Stripe, Ramp and OpenAI are already doing it. Silicon Valley can't stop talking about it and here in Aotearoa? It's barely on the radar, yet.

For local SaaS companies, the opportunity is real. The companies doing this well are punching well above their weight in pipeline generation, without scaling headcount to match.

Join Wedge GTM founder Paul Zaruchevsky, Re-Leased’s Director of Growth Dulan Perera and Tracksuit’s Senior GTM Operations Manager Nick Rust at our exclusive in-person workshop where we unpack:

oin us for an engaging series of workshops, reflections, and discussions inspired by Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead.

Each month at GEN NZ, our community gathers for a monthly video call that which features a keynote speaker, impromptu introductions between members of the community, and “asks and offers” where community members can help each other work through local challenges. ​

Empower Her, female networking group that offers a welcoming and safe environment for women of all business backgrounds and experiences.

A social/co-working hangout for all developers, artists or anyone interested in connecting, creating and helping each other.

Come and join to learn with Ramon, presented by Excel in BI. In these live sessions, we explore practical topics across Data, AI, and Automation, always focused on real business application. If you are a curious professional who wants to better understand how data can improve your work, your decisions, and your career, these sessions are for you. Cleaning data inside visuals creates confusion and slow reports. In this session, you will learn how to properly use Power Query for transformations...

Kapiti innovators get together to share startup stories, exchange ideas, and build a local support network for entrepreneurs and business growth.

A panel event with three experienced leaders in tech what it's like working in startups and corporates in technology roles, to help you decide how to shape your career

An informal monthly drop in/coffee chat for the Digital Identity NZ community. The session runs for 45 minutes to allow more time for discussion and ideas exchange.

Explore how SOPs can be turned into Web Apps with Vibe Coding on Claude in April's First Monday Meetup. Greg Dickson will be showing how non-developers can transform Standard Operating Procedures into fully functional web applications, while Caelan Huntress will be sharing how to build software by describing what you want instead of writing code. Drinks, demos, and practical takeaways included.

Join us for monthly coffee mornings. These are relaxed, informal catchups: a chance to expand your network, swap news and ideas, and meet others in the space. We'll have a table booked and some Women in Health Tech signage so you can find us easily.
Come along for a barista coffee, a good yarn, and the chance to connect with other women working in health tech.

Come and join to learn with Ramon, presented by Excel in BI. In these live sessions, we explore practical topics across Data, AI, and Automation, always focused on real business application. If you are a curious professional who wants to better understand how data can improve your work, your decisions, and your career, these sessions are for you.Manual data tasks waste time every week. In this session, you will see how Python can automate repetitive work such as cleaning files, combining data...

AI is reshaping tech careers. Five local voices. One interesting conversation about what it means for you. Whether you're starting out or levelling up, join us for practical insights on the skills, opportunities, and moves that matter right now.

Biweekly Coffee Conference with Papamoa startup folk. 
No talks or presentations, just yarns

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 DataEngBy...

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.

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.

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.

Most of us in leadership roles right now are feeling a bit of whiplash. We’ve spent the last few years reacting to one "unprecedented" event after another, and honestly, the manual on how to do this well is still being written in real-time.
That’s why we have put together the Lead Smarter Summit. It isn't a high-pressure networking event; it’s more of a collective exhale. We’re focusing on four specific areas that seem to be weighing on everyone’s mind right now:
The Internal Compass: Before ...

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.

The Premier Gathering for New Zealand’s Cybersecurity Leaders

Come and join to learn with Ramon, presented by Excel in BI. In these live sessions, we explore practical topics across Data, AI, and Automation, always focused on real business application. If you are a curious professional who wants to better understand how data can improve your work, your decisions, and your career, these sessions are for you. Most dashboards fail because the pipeline behind them is broken. In this session, you will learn how data should flow from source to decision, cover...

Regular coffee meeting for founders/members/interested folk in the startup space in the Papamoa region. No agenda or presentation, just a nice-to-be-out-with-smart-people thing.

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.

Celebrate International Women’s Day 2026 with NZ Tech Rally community as we recognise incredible wāhine community builders across Aotearoa New Zealand. Panel discussion with Erica Anderson, Pauli Sosa and Alyce Lysaght, and Rachel Collingridge as moderator.

AgentCamp Christchurch is a community-driven AI learning experience where developers and AI enthusiasts come together to explore the latest in AI agents, tools, and practical applications. Held in Christchurch, New Zealand, our goal is to help everyone learn, share knowledge, and build real-world solutions with AI. We have 12 expert speakers covering topics for developers, lowcode and the generally curious!

The Apple Technology and AI in Aotearoa event isn’t about flashy demos or being sold the "next big thing." It’s a grounded, local conversation about how these tools actually function in a New Zealand classroom. We want to move past the "wow factor" and look at the practicalities of making this work for our staff and our learners.
We’re focusing on what this looks like in practice:
Workflow, not workload: We’ll explore how to use the Apple tools you already have, enhanced by AI, to give you ba...

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

Prompt engineers are movie producers now, and in March's First Monday Meetup, we will make a movie together. Caelan Huntress will demo image generation using concepts crowdsourced from the audience, and Arthur Machado will craft video assets from those images during the event. Drinks, demos, and practical takeaways included.

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 take the...

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.

AI in Educational Leadership

2026 is going to be a defining year for Aotearoa’s startup ecosystem and there is no better way than to kick things off with a bit of a party!

COIN's version of a customer focused one page business plan. Provides one place to get all your thoughts down on paper, to enable you to see your idea as a whole. Helps you to answer important questions about various aspects of your idea/business in a meaningful way. It allows you to see what gaps you have and where you need more support and how COIN can help. Fran will take you through each box individually, how to complete your own canvas and answer any questions.

It’s easy to feel like education is moving at a speed no one signed up for. One day we’re talking about traditional literacy, and the next, we’re wondering how to handle a classroom where every student has an AI assistant in their pocket. If you’re feeling a mix of curiosity and "how do I actually manage this?" you aren’t alone.
The InnovateEd Summit is designed to be a breather from the noise. It’s not about tech-hype or replacing the teacher; it’s about how we help our students—and ourselve...

A one-day shot of skills, ideas and connections to propel you into 2026, giving you momentum to Make Shift Happen.
DayBreak is about innovation. That is, the knowledge, connections and skills you need to make meaningful change. Whether you are thinking about projects, communications, policies, strategies, systems or businesses, DayBreak will give you insights and tools you can put in play now and into the future.
DayBreak is for you if...
- You’re ready for 2026 to be your best year
- You'...

Doso's fast-paced and super fun speed-networking meetup is back by popular demand!

Think “Speed date” without the romance (though nothing's off the table!) – we'll be regrouping, finding out who's who and who's doing what in the startup space: founders, enablers, professional service providers, investors, people looking for team members or partners.

Connect in-person with the New Zealand EdTech community for the first time in 2026!

Bootstrappers’ Breakfast is a relaxed, founder-focused morning series where entrepreneurs come together to share experiences, swap ideas, and learn from each other over good coffee and fresh croissants ☕🥐

Data Governance and Ethics, Privacy and Security - Speaker Panel featuring:
Nicoleta Croitoru - Director, Technology and Transformation, Cyber, Privacy and Resilience at Deloitte.
Ana Connor - Business Analyst at Farmlands who is leading a product master data initiative alongside the development of practical data governance frameworks and tools.
Amy Cohen - Consultant specialising in Data Governance, AI and Compliance
Aimee Whitcroft - Consultant. Amy is a nationally and internationally know...

The startup founders, investors and supporters of Whangārei are invited to mix and mix and mingle over drinks, kai, and inspiring startup stories.

Blackbird is hosting VC learning sessions in cities across Australia and New Zealand covering how venture works in 2026 for deep tech companies, how to raise well, and how Foundry helps you get started.

Blackbird is hosting VC learning sessions in cities across Australia and New Zealand covering how venture works in 2026 for deep tech companies, how to raise well, and how Foundry helps you get started.

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.

Join us for a Morgo Workshop - Managing Up (the board and shareholders matter)

Blackbird is hosting VC learning sessions in cities across Australia and New Zealand covering how venture works in 2026 for deep tech companies, how to raise well, and how Foundry helps you get started.

Blackbird is hosting VC learning sessions in cities across Australia and New Zealand covering how venture works in 2026 for deep tech companies, how to raise well, and how Foundry helps you get started.

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.

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.

REIMAGINING THE FUTURE OF WORK - Where Innovation Meets Humanism.

Challenges Facing Women in Tech - and why I decided to do it anyway
Join us for honest conversation and connection as we explore the real challenges women face in tech - and more importantly, what kept them going anyway.

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

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.

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 can...

Learn about Taiawa Wellington Tech Hub - a vibrant co-working space hosted by Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington in conjunction with the Wellington City Council.

If you're a developer, or just interested in the topic, come to the monthly Nelson Dev Group meetup. Expect a talk on a topic and group discussions. And maybe some pizza.

A space for founders, investors, enthusiasts, and partners to connect, collaborate and grow a thriving Fintech ecosystem in the capital.

Wāhine Shaping the Future of Creative Tech!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 wai...

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.

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.

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

Join us at Creative HQ for the official Fintech Lab 2026 Launch Party, where we’ll reveal the bold new startups accepted into this year’s accelerator. These founders are ready to redefine how Kiwis invest, pay and build financial solutions for New Zealand and beyond.

Apex Venture & Tech Connect Days is a four-day, venture-focused event designed around movement, conversation, and real opportunities — not long conferences.

What happens when your "user interface" isn't just a screen, but a physical extension of the human body? Join us for a deep dive into Product Management at TASKA Prosthetics, the company behind the world's first robust, waterproof multi-articulating prosthetic hand.

Two Days of learning about tools in the Digital Workplace across 3 consecutive tracks – over 40 sessions to choose from!
Customer Stories to hear real-world application stories from 35 Speakers from across the globe.

Andeed Ma, a global leader in AI governance and co-author of the new book "AI for Humanity"

Andeed confronts the central tension in artificial intelligence today: the clash between Big Tech’s "profit-first" business models and the urgent need for AI centered on human values and safety.