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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
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ☕🥐

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

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.

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

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...

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.

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!

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.

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.