Our Programme

 

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Displaying 46 events.

Sunday 23 May

Tautoko - Support

VIRTUAL
12:00pm - 12:30pm Free

This Panel discussion is on the back of a couple of days workshop to offer tautoko support to the Christchurch attack impacted community especially widows and young women looking for IT as a career.

Monday 24 May

Designing Solutions for a Brighter Future

University of Canterbury, Ōtautahi Christchurch
9:00am - 12:00pm Paid

Strategically future-proof your innovation process for sustainable business.

Biosecurity webinar: Effective wallaby management in NZ

VIRTUAL
10:30am - 11:00am Free

Join Dave Latham, a Wildlife Ecologist from Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, in this bite-sized webinar to learn how technology has has helped track the spread of Bennett's wallaby.

Better Futures-Understanding Visual Access Needs

VIRTUAL
2:00pm - 3:00pm Paid

This workshop covers what having visual access needs means to those using online services and products and how to accomodate for them.

PM Hour of Power 1: Getting Started with Product Strategy

VIRTUAL
4:00pm - 5:30pm Koha

Get ready to strengthen your product super powers! A VIRTUAL hands-on session for product strategy best practice.

Why is engineering important? Ask a primary school student!

Aurecon, Ōtautahi Christchurch
4:00pm - 5:00pm Free

Why is engineering important? We ask a design scholar, an engineering graduate and a primary school student for their perspective.

Industry 4.0: VR for remote robotic operation

Flexible Space 220, Engineering Core, Ōtautahi Christchurch
24 — 26 May Free

This system takes human operators out of unpleasant working environments by equipping robots with human intelligence

Tuesday 25 May

Re-inventing B2B tech sales in a post-Covid world

VIRTUAL
12:00pm - 1:00pm Free

This webinar will explore how tech companies can build an efficient, digital-driven approach to their marketing and sales post-Covid.

Better Futures-Understanding Cognitive Access Needs

VIRTUAL
2:00pm - 3:00pm Paid

This workshop covers what having cognitive access needs means to those using online services and products and how to accomodate for them.

Pathways to Tech - Tech Startups & Entrepreneurs

ARA Institute of Canterbury, Ōtautahi Christchurch
5:00pm - 6:30pm Free

Calling budding entrepreneurs, curious minds, young innovators. Be inspired by local tech entrepreneurs, start-ups & the supporting organisations that can help you on the way.

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, DAOs DeFi and NFTs

TyanHaus, Ōtautahi Christchurch
6:00pm - 8:00pm Free

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, DAO's, DeFi and NFT's

Ideas to Reality - A snapshot of Technology in Architecture

Warren and Mahoney Christchurch Studio, Ōtautahi Christchurch
HYBRID
6:00pm - 8:00pm Free

Learn all about how we bring ideas to reality using technology to inform the future of the cities we live in.

Industry 4.0: VR for remote robotic operation

Flexible Space 220, Engineering Core, Ōtautahi Christchurch
24 — 26 May Free

This system takes human operators out of unpleasant working environments by equipping robots with human intelligence

Wednesday 26 May

Predictive Analytics: How to Identify Use Cases for Your Business

VIRTUAL
12:00pm - 1:00pm Free

You’ve got all your data accessible in the cloud, but now what? Can you use this data to predict the future and gain a competitive edge?

Better Futures-Understanding Physical Access Needs

VIRTUAL
2:00pm - 3:00pm Paid

This workshop covers what having physical access needs means to those using online services and products and how to accomodate for them.

Industry 4.0: VR for remote robotic operation

Flexible Space 220, Engineering Core, Ōtautahi Christchurch
24 — 26 May Free

This system takes human operators out of unpleasant working environments by equipping robots with human intelligence

Thursday 27 May

Precision pest control - toxin development using genome mining

VIRTUAL
10:30am - 11:00am Free

Join Erica Hendrikse, a Post Doctoral Research from Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, in this bite-sized webinar to learn how she is using a super computer to combat invasive species.

Better Futures-Understanding Hearing and Vestibular Access Needs

VIRTUAL
2:00pm - 3:00pm Paid

This workshop covers what having hearing and vestibular access needs means to those using online services and products and how to accomodate

Data Visualisation Build-a-thon

Orbica , Ōtautahi Christchurch
2:00pm - 4:00pm Free

Use OrbViz to build your own data visualisation application!

To sprint or stumble: pursuing equity in a digital world

VIRTUAL
3:30pm - 5:00pm Free

How can we ensure our use of technology is a morally neutral accelerant to political and social action?

Keeping our people safe through technology

Aurecon, Ōtautahi Christchurch
HYBRID
4:00pm - 5:00pm Free

We like to keep our people safe! Our lifesaving rules at Aurecon are about ensuring our people come home every day. We can use technology to help.

PM Hour of Power 2: Metrics that Matter

VIRTUAL
4:00pm - 5:30pm Koha

Amp up your product powers with metrics that matter!

4C The future of a youth Tech hub

YMCA 4C, Ōtautahi Christchurch
5:00pm - 6:00pm Free

Come and hear about how we want to enhance tech learning for the cities youth and give feedback or how you can get involved.

Go Space Aotearoa!

Tūranga, Ōtautahi Christchurch
HYBRID
5:00pm - 7:30pm Free

Join the NZ space community for two panel sessions on the future of Space in New Zealand, and Space for Planet Earth. (Online + In-Person)

Friday 28 May

Techie Brekkie - A feast for mind and body

Manawa, Ōtautahi Christchurch
HYBRID
8:30am - 10:00am Free

Interested in the public health tech sector? Join us to hear from the Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall and NZ Health Innovation Hub's Steve Wakefield.

Better Futures-Understanding Speech, Language, & Culture Access Needs

VIRTUAL
2:00pm - 3:00pm Paid

We cover what having speech, language, & cultural access needs means to those using online services and products and how to accomodate them.

Deep Tech creating an economic boost for NZ

Ti-Kouka, Ōtautahi Christchurch
5:00pm - 7:00pm Free

Deep tech forms the nexus between science and high-value companies. This dynamic opportunity is growing rapidly in NZ!

Saturday 29 May

LEGO Technologies: WeDo2.0 for kids

Tūranga, Ōtautahi Christchurch
10:00am - 2:30pm Paid

Try out some of Imagination Station's newest robotics equipment for kids!

LEGO Technologies: WeDo2.0 for kids

Tūranga, Ōtautahi Christchurch
1:30pm - 2:30pm Paid

LEGO Technologies: Spike Prime Robotics

Tūranga, Ōtautahi Christchurch
3:00pm - 5:00pm Paid

Challange a friend to a battle with Imagination Station's newest robotics equipment, "Spike Prime"!

Sunday 30 May

Kiwibots Robotics Challenge

Vodafone Innov8 Building, Ōtautahi Christchurch
10:00am - 4:00pm Free

Kiwibots hosts the finals of the Kiwi Challenge robotics competition, with teams from all over the South Island.

Behind the screen - mysteries revealed

Tūranga, Ōtautahi Christchurch
10:30am - 12:30pm Free

Kids of all ages are invited to join in games and challenges that reveal the inner workings of digital technology

Nationwide Events

Moonhack 2021

VIRTUAL
22 May — 8:00am - 7:00pm Free

Code your way to the stars in Moonhack 2021!

EdTech Showcase Monday

VIRTUAL
24 May — 5:00pm - 6:00pm Free

Meet four NZ Educational Technology (EdTech) companies changing the world: Crimson Education, Kara Technologies, MyMahi, and Dame Wendy Pye.

Use AI to create the ultimate customer engagement

VIRTUAL
25 May — 2:00pm - 3:00pm Free

Conversational self-service is the new norm in customer service. Learn how to integrate AI without compromising on the human touch.

EdTech Showcase Wednesday

VIRTUAL
26 May — 12:00pm - 1:00pm Free

Meet four NZ Educational Technology (EdTech) companies changing the world: Celadon, iUGO, dotdot, and KidsCoin.

The Strategic Approach to Talent Management

VIRTUAL
26 May — 12:00pm - 1:00pm Free

It's time to re-think the way we attract and recruit tech talent into our organisations. Join us online to learn more!

Gamification to improve employee engagement and customer experience

VIRTUAL
26 May — 2:00pm - 3:00pm Free

Learn how to use analytics and gamification to motivate agents and enhance customer experience.

Insurtech Pathways - How InsurTech can scale between Australia and NZ

VIRTUAL
27 May — 2:00pm - 3:00pm Free

Crossing the ditch – the key to successful InsurTech market penetration into both Australia and New Zealand - for all InsurTechs!

Techweek TV: Digital Twins enabling more Smart Cities:

VIRTUAL
27 May — 2:00pm - 2:30pm Free

Headline

Poets vs. Quants: How AI is increasing inclusivity in decision making

VIRTUAL
28 May — 11:00am - 11:30am Free

AI is helping business, government agencies, academia and not-for-profits to engage more broadly for better decision making

EdTech Showcase Friday

VIRTUAL
28 May — 12:00pm - 1:00pm Free

Three NZ Educational Technology (EdTech) companies show how they're changing the world:: Peer Assess Pro, VReady, VR VOOM, and Quicksense

Daily Tech Trivia Challenge from National Library

VIRTUAL
24 — 30 May Free

Learn something new with these free online Tech quizzes!

The Rise of Computer Vision in Agtech

AWS Wellington (Level 21, NTT Tower), Nationwide (more than one region)
VIRTUAL
24 — 26 May Free

Learn how computer vision & machine learning is transforming the agricultural sector with AWS.
Monday - In person event in Wellington
Wednesday - Virtual event via Zoom

VC office hours

VIRTUAL
25 — 27 May Free

Express your interest in a VC Office Hours session and one of the NZTE team will be in touch.

Game Jam Aotearoa 2021

VIRTUAL
28 — 30 May Free

A fun collaborative weekend of game making. Join online from anywhere in NZ, meet new people or create with your friends, it's up to you!

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