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Networking Free

Network on Your Terms with Powrsuit & Wāhine Fuelled Tech

Thursday, 30 April 2026 • 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM • Wellington CBD, Wellington

We’re excited to partner with Powrsuit on this event, bringing together our shared focus on practical, inclusive networking, plus drinks and food, to help attendees build meaningful, authentic connections in a relaxed, social setting.

Hackathon Free

VESA Hackathon 2026

01 May - 03 May 2026 • Wellington CBD, Wellington

This inclusive three-day hackathon invites students of all skill levels to prototype software, gain mentorship, and build portfolio-ready projects.

Conference Free

AI and Creativity Summit

Tuesday, 05 May 2026 • 9:00 AM • Auckland CBD, Auckland

Now in its third year, our unique event explores the use of AI and its impact on creative industries in Aotearoa and across the world. We’re bringing global conversations into a local context, creating space for nuance and practical insight. From storytelling in a technology-driven world to misinformation and creative rights, our summit is designed to spark meaningful conversations about what comes next.

Webinar Free

KPIs That Drive Profit Presented by Excel in BI NZ

Tuesday, 05 May 2026 • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM • Online, Online

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.In this session, you will learn how to design meaningful KPIs that connect to revenue, margin, and operational efficiency to influence real business outcomes.Each session is practical, focused, and designed to deliver real clarity in just one hour. Join us live and take the next step in strengthening your skills in Data, AI, and Automation with Excel in BI.

Networking Free

DINZ Virtual Coffee Chat

Tuesday, 05 May 2026 • 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM • Online, Online

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.

Talk $25

Soda Power Lunch with AJ Tills

Tuesday, 05 May 2026 • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM • Hamilton, Waikato

Join us for lunch to hear from AJ Tills. AJ Tills is a marketing and growth leader with 15 years leading brands and teams at high-growth technology companies in almost every part of the world.

Conference Free

AI and Creativity Summit

Wednesday, 06 May 2026 • 8:00 AM • Wellington CBD, Wellington

A Summit designed to ask better questions

AI is reshaping how creative work is made, shared, discovered, and valued. The AI and Creativity Summit brings global perspectives into an Aotearoa context. The goal is not to rush to answers, but to prompt curious minds to explore what is changing and what matters most.

Across two cities, we will look at real creative practice, new opportunities, and the tensions that come with speed. This includes truth and trust, copyright and attribution, social license, and the future of creative craft.

Curiosity is the starting point. Responsibility is the standard.

Networking Free

Kapiti Startup & Innovation Network

Thursday, 07 May 2026 • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM • Kapiti Coast, Wellington

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

Talk Free

PowerUp Accelerator Showcase Night 2026

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM • New Plymouth, Taranaki

Venture Taranaki’s PowerUp Accelerator Showcase Night takes place on Wednesday 13 May at The Devon Hotel in New Plymouth and via livestream, featuring five diverse startups spanning wellness, logistics, and digital payments pitching live to investors and business leaders following a 10-week intensive programme.

Conference $375

Test Automation Summit 2026

Thursday, 14 May 2026 • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Auckland CBD, Auckland

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.

Conference $220

NZ Tech Rally 2026

Friday, 15 May 2026 • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Wellington CBD, Wellington

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.

Webinar Free

AI Forum Webinar Series: Governance, Risk & Compliance

Friday, 15 May 2026 • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM • Online, Online

This session focuses on practical legal, ethical, and contractual guardrails for using AI in AEC, helping organisations manage risk as AI becomes embedded in everyday project delivery.

Conference Varies

NZ Tech Week

18 May - 24 May 2026 • Auckland, Waikato, Wellington, Canterbury, Otago

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.

Networking Free

Kapiti Startup & Innovation Network

Thursday, 21 May 2026 • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM • Kapiti Coast, Wellington

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

Conference Free

Seeds Impact Conference 2026

Friday, 22 May 2026 • 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM • Online, Online

A half day of online panel discussions on a variety of topics, featuring many former Seeds podcast guests and friends.

The aim of the conference is to focus on impact and initiatives which show meaningful change across a variety of areas, such as Housing, Education, Entrepreneurship, and more.

Conference Free

Marketers Day Auckland

Friday, 22 May 2026 • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM • Auckland CBD, Auckland

Marketers Day is a one-day, festival-style experience designed fun and educational for marketers at every stage of their career—from students to fresh grads to fractional CMOs. We have four panel discussions on the day with speakers who'll share practical tips, what works for them and what doesn't, and ideas that you can take into your own work. We explore what it's really like to work in marketing in New Zealand today.

Meetup Free

Cryptocurrency NZ Meetup

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 • Online, Online

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.

Webinar Free

AANZ Expert Session Legal Essentials for Early-Stage Companies

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM • Online, Online

Getting the Foundations Right: Legal Essentials for Early-Stage Companies

Join Edwin Lim and Sarah Weersing of Hudson Gavin Martin for an engaging webinar designed to help start-ups and early-stage businesses get their legal foundations right from day one.​

This online 90 minute session will cover key corporate and commercial issues every founder should understand

Networking Free

DINZ Virtual Coffee Chat

Tuesday, 02 June 2026 • 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM • Online, Online

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.

Conference $249

Electrify Aotearoa 2026

09 Jun - 10 Jun 2026 • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Auckland CBD, Auckland

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.

Conference $1150

Web in Travel (WiT)

Sunday, 21 June 2026 • Queenstown, Otago

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.

Meetup Free

Cryptocurrency NZ Meetup

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 • Online, Online

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.

Networking Free

Migrants in Tech

Thursday, 25 June 2026 • 6:00 PM • Auckland CBD, Auckland

A meet-up for migrants based Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland interested in joining the region’s growing tech sector. It's a safe space where you can connect with fellow newcomers and the local tech community.

Networking Free

DINZ Virtual Coffee Chat

Tuesday, 07 July 2026 • 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM • Online, Online

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.

Meetup Free

Cryptocurrency NZ Meetup

Wednesday, 22 July 2026 • Online, Online

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.

Hackathon Free

Startup Weekend Taranaki 2026

31 Jul - 02 Aug 2026 • Hawera, Taranaki

Apply the skills and life experiences you already have as we help you learn to think, work, and build like a startup in 54 thrilling hours. Techstars Startup Weekend is an exciting and immersive foray into the world of startups. Over an action-packed three days, you’ll receive world-class innovation training and meet the very best mentors, co-founders and funders who will help you learn and innovate rapidly. This could be your start in building Taranaki's — or New Zealand's — next big success story!

Networking Free

DINZ Virtual Coffee Chat

Tuesday, 04 August 2026 • 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM • Online, Online

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.

Conference Free

Revved. Powerful Minds. Limitless Acceleration.

Thursday, 06 August 2026 • Auckland CBD, Auckland

Not just another business conference. Revved is the beginning of an ongoing movement bringing together 800+ of New Zealand’s brightest business minds. From founders and CEO’s to industry leaders and rising talent, Revved promises a full day of perspective-shifting content, honest dialogue, and real momentum.
Use code: Start-upDigest_Table for an exclusive discount for our community

Conference Free

Agritech Unleashed

Tuesday, 25 August 2026 • 8:30 AM • Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty

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.

Conference Free

CryptoWinter26

25 Aug - 27 Aug 2026 • 8:30 AM • Queenstown, Otago

Join the summit that brings together Aotearoa’s full crypto and digital assets ecosystem—regulators, builders, investors, and enterprise —to move from ideas to implementation and deliver real‑world outcomes.

Networking Free

DINZ Virtual Coffee Chat

Tuesday, 01 September 2026 • 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM • Online, Online

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.

Conference Free

AUT Innovation Showcase

Thursday, 03 September 2026 • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM • Auckland CBD, Auckland

An inspiring annual event showcasing AUT's emerging research and technologies, and the innovative people making it happen.

Conference Free

Aotearoa AI Summit

08 Sep - 09 Sep 2026 • Wellington CBD, Wellington

The Aotearoa AI Summit was New Zealand’s essential AI gathering, uniting industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and innovators to explore cutting-edge advancements and real-world applications of AI.

The one-day summit featured keynotes, panels, and workshops spanning AI ethics, innovation, business, and emerging tech—showcasing how AI is transforming sectors like healthcare, finance, agriculture, and government.

Conference $499

Tech Summit 26

Wednesday, 16 September 2026 • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Christchurch, Canterbury

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.

Conference Free

KiwiSaaS Wellington conference

Thursday, 24 September 2026 • 9:00 AM • Wellington CBD, Wellington

Day conference for SaaS professionals

Networking Free

DINZ Virtual Coffee Chat

Tuesday, 06 October 2026 • 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM • Online, Online

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.

Conference Varies

Auckland Startup Week

12 Oct - 16 Oct 2026 • Auckland CBD, 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.

Conference Free

KiwiSaaS Auckland Event

Thursday, 15 October 2026 • 9:00 AM • Auckland CBD, Auckland

Day event for SaaS professionals, topic TBA

Networking Free

DINZ Virtual Coffee Chat

Tuesday, 03 November 2026 • 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM • Online, Online

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.

Conference Free

Agritech Unleashed

Thursday, 12 November 2026 • 8:30 AM • Dunedin, Otago

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.

Conference Free

Maui Venture Summit

Thursday, 26 November 2026 • Auckland CBD, Auckland

Where founders meet investors, ideas meet capital, and innovation meets opportunity.

This one-day summit brings together Aotearoa’s most exciting Māori and Māori-aligned technology founders, alongside investors, venture capital firms, iwi, PSGEs, and innovation partners.

Expect energy, authenticity and insight from leaders reimagining what innovation looks like in tomorrow’s economy.

Networking Free

DINZ Virtual Coffee Chat

Tuesday, 01 December 2026 • 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM • Online, Online

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.

Past Events

Conference $120

VenturEd Live

29 Apr - 06 May 2026 • 8:45 AM - 6:30 PM • Auckland CBD, Auckland

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.

Networking Free

Aurora Climate Lab Launch night

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 • 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM • Wellington CBD, Wellington

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.

Meetup Free

Cryptocurrency NZ Meetup

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 • Online, Online

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.

Networking Free

Think aloud! 30-min chat for people doing product research

Monday, 27 April 2026 • 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM • Online, Online

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

Networking Free

Auckland Makes Games

Friday, 24 April 2026 • 9:00 AM • Auckland CBD, Auckland

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

Meetup Free

Ministry of Awesome: Coffee & Jam - #370

Thursday, 23 April 2026 • 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM • Christchurch, Canterbury

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

Networking Free

Kapiti Startup & Innovation Network

Thursday, 23 April 2026 • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM • Kapiti Coast, Wellington

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

Workshop Free

Vibe coding your AI idea: How far can you really go?

Thursday, 23 April 2026 • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM • Queenstown, Otago

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.

Conference Free

Cleantech Expo - Auckland

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM • Auckland CBD, Auckland

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.

Meetup Free

AI Engineering TRG | 0.1 Setup

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM • Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty

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.

Talk Free

Careers of the Future: Global Opportunities

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM • Auckland CBD, Auckland

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.

Networking Free

Movac Sales Jam

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 • 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM • Auckland CBD, Auckland

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.

Workshop Free

Governance for Growth

Monday, 20 April 2026 • 10:00 AM • Wellington CBD, Wellington

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.

Networking Free

EdTechNZ Community Connect Event

Saturday, 18 April 2026 • 12:00 PM • Hamilton, Waikato

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.

Webinar Free

AI Forum Webinar Series: Real AI Case Studies and Success Stories from the Field

Friday, 17 April 2026 • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM • Online, Online

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

Conference Free

Agritech Unleashed

Thursday, 16 April 2026 • 8:30 AM • Auckland CBD, Auckland

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.

Networking Free

EdTechNZ Community Connect Event – Auckland

Thursday, 16 April 2026 • 5:00 PM • Auckland CBD, Auckland

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

Networking Free

EdTechNZ Community Connect Event – Wellington

Thursday, 16 April 2026 • 5:00 PM • Wellington CBD, Wellington

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

Networking Free

EdTechNZ Community Connect Event – Christchurch

Thursday, 16 April 2026 • 5:00 PM • Christchurch, Canterbury

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

Conference Free

Fintech Festival

Thursday, 16 April 2026 • 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM • Wellington CBD, Wellington

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.

Networking Free

🔥 Job Hackers Mixer — Live Q&A, Real Stories & Breakout Connections

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM • Online, Online

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!

Workshop $25

KiwiSaaS | GTM Engineering: automate, scale, win

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 • 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM • Auckland CBD, Auckland

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:

Workshop Free

Women and Non-Binary Folk STEM TRG - The Leadership Series

Tuesday, 14 April 2026 • 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM • Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty

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

Networking Free

GEN NZ Motu Connect

Tuesday, 14 April 2026 • 1:00 PM • Online, Online

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. ​

Networking Free

Nelson - Empower Her Networking - The Story Behind the Brand

Friday, 10 April 2026 • 9:30 AM • Nelson, Nelson

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

Networking Free

Auckland Makes Games

Friday, 10 April 2026 • 9:00 AM • Auckland CBD, Auckland

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

Networking Free

Kapiti Startup & Innovation Network

Thursday, 09 April 2026 • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM • Kapiti Coast, Wellington

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

Talk Free

FLINT Auckland - Startups VS Corporates - Shaping Your Career

Wednesday, 08 April 2026 • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM • Auckland CBD, Auckland

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

Networking Free

DINZ Virtual Coffee Chat

Tuesday, 07 April 2026 • 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM • Online, Online

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.

Conference $175

DataEngBytes Auckland 2026

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Auckland CBD, Auckland

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.

Conference $160

DataEngBytes Auckland 2026

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 • 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM • Auckland

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...

Conference TBA

CISO Leaders Summit NZ 2026

Monday, 23 March 2026 • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Auckland CBD, Auckland

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.

Conference TBA

Code Camp Wellington

Saturday, 21 March 2026 • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Wellington CBD, Wellington

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.

Conference $950

Digitising Government Conference

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Wellington CBD, Wellington

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.

Conference $550

FinTechNZ Hui Taumata 2026

11 Mar - 12 Mar 2026 • 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM • Wellington CBD, Wellington

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.

Workshop $59

Startup Queenstown Lakes: Spark Up Workshop (Alexandra)

Saturday, 28 February 2026 • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM • Other, Otago

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...

Networking Free

Tech Masters at The New Zealand Open

Friday, 27 February 2026 • 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM • Queenstown, Otago

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.

Conference $30

The Founder-Operator Welcome Back Party | Co-hosted by Caffeine & Lumin

Thursday, 26 February 2026 • 5:15 PM - 8:00 PM • Auckland CBD, Auckland

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!

Workshop $25

Lunch & Learn | The COIN Canvas. Session One.

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM • Invercargill, Southland

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.

Meetup Free

Doso February Meetup: Speed Network!

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM • New Plymouth, Taranaki

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.

Conference Free

EdTechNZ Community Connect Event

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM • Auckland CBD, Auckland

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

Meetup Free

Auckland Bootstrapper's Breakfast / February 2026

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 • 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM • Auckland CBD, Auckland

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 ☕🥐

Meetup Free

Whangārei Startups February Pitch-and-Mix Social

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 • 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM • Whangarei, Northland

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

Networking Free

Blackbird Foundry Roadshow - Dunedin

Friday, 20 February 2026 • 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM • Dunedin, Otago

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.

Networking Free

Blackbird Foundry Roadshow - Christchurch

Thursday, 19 February 2026 • 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM • Christchurch, Canterbury

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.

Webinar Free

KiwiSaaS: Breaking into the US: Hard-won lessons from Kiwi leaders

Thursday, 19 February 2026 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM • Online, Asia Pacific

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.

Conference Free

Feburary Morgo Workshop (Wellington)

Thursday, 19 February 2026 • 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM • Wellington CBD, Wellington

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

Networking Free

Blackbird Foundry Roadshow - Wellington

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 • 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM • Wellington CBD, Wellington

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.

Networking Free

Blackbird Foundry Roadshow - Auckland

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 • 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM • Auckland CBD, Auckland

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.

Workshop Free

KiwiSaaS: Future of Agentic Web Development

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Auckland CBD, Auckland

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.

Workshop $59

Startup Queenstown Lakes: Spark Up Workshop (Queenstown)

Saturday, 14 February 2026 • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM • Queenstown, Otago

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.

Conference Free

TEDx Wynyard Quarter 13th February 2026

Friday, 13 February 2026 • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Auckland, Online

REIMAGINING THE FUTURE OF WORK - Where Innovation Meets Humanism.

Meetup Free

Powerskill Panel - Challenges Facing Women in Tech and why I decided to do it anyway

Thursday, 12 February 2026 • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM • Auckland CBD, Auckland

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.

Meetup Free

NZ Tech Rally Feb 2026 meetup

Thursday, 12 February 2026 • 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM • Wellington CBD, Wellington

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

Meetup Free

Celeberating Taiawa Wellington Tech Hub

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM • Wellington CBD, Wellington

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.

Meetup Free

Fintech Welly: Open Banking | AI & the Future of Finance

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM • Wellington CBD, Wellington

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

Meetup Free

Wāhine Fuelled Tech - Deep Dive into Creative Tech

Wednesday, 04 February 2026 • 5:00 PM • Wellington CBD, Wellington

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.

Networking Free

2026 NZ Hi-Tech Awards Hamilton Launch

Tuesday, 03 February 2026 • 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM • Hamilton, Waikato

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.

Meetup Free

Christchurch AI Meetup - AI Data Testing and Coaching with AI

Monday, 02 February 2026 • 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM • Christchurch, Canterbury

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.

Workshop $59

Startup Queenstown Lakes: Spark Up Workshop (Wanaka)

Saturday, 31 January 2026 • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM • Wanaka, Otago

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.

Conference Free

New Zealand Act in Space 2026

30 Jan - 31 Jan 2026 • 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM • Auckland CBD, Auckland

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.

Meetup Free

AI Ethics Meetup: AI's Impacts on Finding Work and the Future of Work

Thursday, 29 January 2026 • 5:45 PM - 7:45 PM • Christchurch, Canterbury

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.

Conference Free

2026 NZ Hi-Tech Awards Christchruch Launch

Thursday, 29 January 2026 • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM • Christchurch, Canterbury

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.

Meetup Free

Dunedin Cryptocurrency Meetup (January)

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM • Dunedin, Otago

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

Webinar Free

Startup Queenstown Lakes: The toughest part of being a founder? The Mindset 🧠

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 • 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM • Online, Otago

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.

Networking Free

2026 NZ Hi-Tech Awards Auckland Launch

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 • 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM • Auckland CBD, Auckland

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...

Meetup Free

Queenstown Tech Social (January)

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM • Queenstown, Otago

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.

Networking Free

2026 NZ Hi-Tech Awards Wellington Launch

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM • Wellington CBD, Wellington

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

Networking Free

Fintech Lab 2026 Launch Party

Thursday, 22 January 2026 • 5:00 PM • Wellington CBD, 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.

Conference $720

Apex Venture & Tech Connect Days in Auckland

15 Jan - 18 Jan 2026 • 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM • Auckland CBD, Auckland

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

Meetup Free

Product Tank Christchurch: Building Bionics

Thursday, 15 January 2026 • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM • Christchurch, Canterbury

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.

Conference $1150

Digital Workplace Confrence

Thursday, 15 January 2026 • Wellington CBD, Wellington

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.

Meetup Free

Can We Build Humanity-First AI When Profit is King?

Monday, 05 January 2026 • 5:45 PM - 7:45 PM • Christchurch, Canterbury

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.

Networking $30

KiwiSaaS: Wellington SaaSmas Party

17 Dec - 18 Dec 2025 • 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM • Wellington CBD, Wellington

After 6 consecutive sell-outs, New Zealand’s fastest growing sector is gearing up again for its annual Christmas celebration. It will be anything but a silent night!

Webinar Free

KiwiSaaS: AMA with Tracksuit Co-Founder Connor Archbold

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 • 11:00 AM - 11:55 AM • Online, Asia Pacific

You’ve heard about Tracksuit’s wild growth, now ask the Co-Founder & CEO how they did it! Connor Archbold will share what’s worked (and what hasn’t) on the journey from Kiwi startup to global brand-tracking platform. This Ask Me Anything session is followed by an exclusive 10 minute Q&A for KiwiSaaS members.

Networking $55

KiwiSaaS: Auckland SaaSmas Party!

03 Dec - 04 Dec 2025 • 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM • Auckland CBD, Auckland

Auckland, let’s wrap 2025 in style. Join KiwiSaaS, Digital Garage, Hudson Gavin Martin and Stripe for our first annual SaaSmas Party. It’s a mega‑office Xmas celebration for the city’s biggest SaaS community.