April 2026

Webinar Free

SQL That Gets You Hired Presented by Excel in BI NZ

Friday, 24 April 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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

May 2026

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.

Webinar Free

ThreeBlackCats - Cookie Foundations & Global Compliance

Friday, 01 May 2026 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM • Online

Get a clear, practical introduction to website cookies and compliance in this session. We’ll cover what cookies are, the different types (including necessary, analytics, and marketing cookies), and how to identify them in real-world environments.

You’ll also gain a solid understanding of cookie laws across key regions, including Australia, US and Europe. Learn what your organisation needs to do to stay compliant and how cookie banners fit into the broader regulatory landscape.

Perfect for m...

Hackathon Free

KiwiHacks 2026

02 May - 03 May 2026 • 11:00 AM • Auckland CBD, Auckland

Auckland's free 24hr hackathon for high schoolers, May 2-3 2026 at GridAKL. 100+ students, all skill levels welcome. Free food, swag, and prizes!

Meetup Free

May AI Meetup - Governance and Literacy Implementation

Monday, 04 May 2026 • 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM • Christchurch, Canterbury

Explore AI Governance and AI Literacy Frameworks at May's First Monday Meetup. Todd Bowman explores AI governance implementation while Dr Elsamari Botha examines multi-dimensional AI literacy frameworks. Drinks, demos, and practical takeaways included.

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.

Webinar Free

Fix Confusing Dashboards Presented by Excel in BI NZ

Friday, 08 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. More data does not mean more clarity. In this session, we explore why dashboards overwhelm executives and how to design reports that answer real bus...

Webinar Free

ThreeBlackCats - Banners That Perform: Testing & Optimisation

Friday, 08 May 2026 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM • Online

Take your cookie banner from compliant to high-performing. We’ll explore how to test, measure, and optimise your cookie banner for better results.

Learn how different designs, wording, and configurations impact user consent rates and overall performance. We’ll cover practical testing approaches, key metrics to track, and how to balance compliance requirements with user experience and business goals.

Whether you’re looking to improve opt-in rates or ensure your banner is working as intended,...

Meetup Free

Influencing Change: Accessibility Success Stories

Monday, 11 May 2026 • 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM • Wellington CBD, Wellington

Join us for an evening of learning and connection as we explore real-world accessibility wins. We'll hear from two speakers who've made accessibility happen within their organizations, followed by a panel discussion where you can ask questions and dig into what worked, what didn't, and how to drive change in your own context.

Meetup Free

Wellington Sec for Devs meetup

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM • Wellington CBD, Wellington

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!

Talk $20

NetTalks Te Whanganui-a-Tara

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 • 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM • Wellington CBD, Wellington

NetTalks: Short Talks, Big Impact comes to Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington on Tuesday 12 May — a fast-paced evening exploring the present and future of the internet in Aotearoa. Six speakers share six-minute talks across tech, policy, education, and community. Enjoy drinks, meet speakers, and connect with others. No tech expertise needed — just curiosity.

Workshop $300 (non NZTE) $75 (NZTE customers)

Gloves off – Getting Serious with AI for SaaS businesses

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM • Wellington CBD, Wellington

Join Taiawa & NZTE for a full-day SaaS intensive. Move beyond AI experiments to disrupt your product, GTM, & delivery. Led by Serge van Dam.

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 $249

Auckland - The 2026 Great New Zealand AI Roadshow

Friday, 15 May 2026 • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Auckland CBD, Auckland

The Great NZ AI Roadshow is for Kiwis striving to work smarter, move faster and grow.

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.

Webinar Free

Managing AI Agents: The Next High-Value Skill Set

Monday, 18 May 2026 • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM • Online, Online

This free intermediate-level presentation is for proficient AI operators, team leaders, and decision-makers who want to understand the next layer of AI capability.

Networking Free

Queenstown Women in Tech - 'Women Who Lead' - Techweek 2026

Monday, 18 May 2026 • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM • Queenstown, Otago

Queenstown Women in Tech x Techweek 2026

Talk Free

AI and New Zealand’s next move: From your family to the world stage

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM • Queenstown, Otago

A TechWeek Queenstown panel discussion hosted by the University of Otago

What does AI actually mean for New Zealand — for our businesses, our families, and our place on the world stage?

Join the University of Otago for a public panel discussion bringing together three global perspectives on AI’s real impact, moderated by Professor James Maclaurin, Deputy Vice-Chancellor.

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 $10-30

EPIC AI Conference

Thursday, 21 May 2026 • 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM • Christchurch, Canterbury

The EPIC AI conference is a day of workshops, community conversation, presentations, and leadership dialogue at EPIC Innovation. This event is part of TechWeekNZ, Aotearoa New Zealand’s national festival of tech and innovation.

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.

Other Individual tickets: General admission: $405 + GST Entrants, sponsors, supporters & VIPs: $360 + GST Table of ten: General admission: $4,050 + GST Entrants, sponsors, supporters & VIPs: $3,600 + GST Entrants will receive a discount code in their entry confirmation email.

2026 NZ Hi-Tech Awards Gala Dinner

Friday, 22 May 2026 • 6:00 PM - 11:55 PM • Auckland CBD, Auckland

Join us as we celebrate the people and organisations shaping Aotearoa’s tech future. The Gala Dinner brings the sector together for an unforgettable night honouring the 2026 finalists, winners, and Flying Kiwis.

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.

Webinar Free

Advanced Excel That Saves Hours Presented by Excel in BI NZ

Friday, 22 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. Excel remains one of the most powerful tools in business. In this session, you will learn advanced but practical functions that reduce manual work a...

Workshop $200

AI Roadmap Workshop

Saturday, 23 May 2026 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Christchurch, Canterbury

The AI Roadmap Workshop is a hands-on strategy session designed to help professionals identify the highest-value opportunities for using AI in their work — and leave with a clear plan for implementation.

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.

Conference $249

Nelson - The 2026 Great New Zealand AI Roadshow

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Nelson, Nelson

The Great NZ AI Roadshow is for Kiwis striving to work smarter, move faster and grow.

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

June 2026

Conference $249

Napier - The 2026 Great New Zealand AI Roadshow

Tuesday, 02 June 2026 • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Napier, Hawkes Bay

The Great NZ AI Roadshow is for Kiwis striving to work smarter, move faster and grow.

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

New Plymouth - The 2026 Great New Zealand AI Roadshow

Thursday, 04 June 2026 • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM • New Plymouth, Taranaki

The Great NZ AI Roadshow is for Kiwis striving to work smarter, move faster and grow.

Webinar Free

KPIs That Drive Profit Presented by Excel in BI NZ

Friday, 05 June 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...

Conference $50

Merge Unconference

Friday, 05 June 2026 • 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM • Christchurch, Canterbury

Product people are writing code. Engineers are making product decisions. Let's talk about it

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.

Meetup Free

Wellington Sec for Devs meetup

Wednesday, 10 June 2026 • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM • Wellington CBD, Wellington

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!

Conference $249

Tauranga - The 2026 Great New Zealand AI Roadshow

Thursday, 11 June 2026 • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty

The Great NZ AI Roadshow is for Kiwis striving to work smarter, move faster and grow.

Conference $249

Hamilton - The 2026 Great New Zealand AI Roadshow

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Hamilton, Waikato

The Great NZ AI Roadshow is for Kiwis striving to work smarter, move faster and grow.

Conference $249

Wellington - The 2026 Great New Zealand AI Roadshow

Thursday, 18 June 2026 • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Wellington CBD, Wellington

The Great NZ AI Roadshow is for Kiwis striving to work smarter, move faster and grow.

Webinar Free

Automate Your Reporting Presented by Excel in BI NZ

Friday, 19 June 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. Learn how to move from manual reporting to structured and automated data flows using practical tools and smart processes. Each session is practical,...

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.

Conference $249

Christchurch - The 2026 Great New Zealand AI Roadshow

Thursday, 25 June 2026 • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Christchurch, Canterbury

The Great NZ AI Roadshow is for Kiwis striving to work smarter, move faster and grow.

July 2026

Webinar Free

Fix Your Data Model Presented by Excel in BI NZ

Friday, 03 July 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.Understand structured modelling, relationships, and why star schema matters for performance and clarity in reporting.Each session is practical, focus...

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.

Webinar Free

Use AI Safely in Reporting Presented by Excel in BI NZ

Friday, 17 July 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. Learn how to use AI responsibly in reporting and automation while protecting sensitive information and maintaining governance. Each session is pract...

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!

Webinar Free

Build a Lean Data Warehouse Presented by Excel in BI NZ

Friday, 31 July 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. Discover how small and medium businesses can build a simple and scalable data structure that supports reporting and growth without enterprise budget...

August 2026

Conference $999

CIO INNOVATION SUMMIT & AWARDS 2026

04 Aug - 05 Aug 2026 • Auckland CBD, Auckland

For nearly two decades, the New Zealand CIO Summit & Awards has been the definitive platform for enterprise technology and transformation leadership in the country. Join a powerful dialogue between global thought leaders and local experts at the New Zealand CIO Innovation Summit.

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.

September 2026

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.

Other from $36

NZ Tech Expo

17 Sep - 18 Sep 2026 • 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM • Auckland CBD, Auckland

The definitive annual gathering for NZ's tech ecosystem on September 17-18. Day 1: executive roundtables and founder conversations. Day 2: expo floor, demos, and full ecosystem access. Shed 10, Auckland.

Conference Free

KiwiSaaS Wellington conference

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

Day conference for SaaS professionals

October 2026

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

November 2026

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.

December 2026

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.