Our Programme
Monday 20 May
Techweek Launch: Good for the World
Techweek19 starts here! Join the live keynote and panel discussions from the industry leaders in the CleanTech and CreativeTech sectors.
Techweek TV : Techweek Launch: Good for the World
Techweek19 starts here! Join the live keynote and panel discussions from the industry leaders in the CleanTech and CreativeTech sectors.
ON : Creating tomorrow, today.
Welcome to ON, a full-day conference filled with entrepreneurs, tech-focused panels, interactive expos and tech-prizes to be won by all.
Designing Solutions for the 21st Century
The Britten Institute is bringing the Designing solutions for the 21st Century workshop to TechWeek 2019!
How to create a good LinkedIn profile
It can be a bit overwhelming if you haven't set up LinkedIn before. Come to our workshop and improve your professional profile.
50 Angels Flying on Lime Scooters
For angel investors, VCs and fund managers to learn more about transport innovation and for better syndication by bonding on Lime scooters.
Converging Realities
A one-day mixed reality/VR/AR jam-packed event! Come hear about and explore what leading innovators are doing with the future of tech.
Converging Realities Demo Day
Explore virtual, augmented and mixed reality at our demo day!
SI Measurement Roadshow
When is a kilogram no longer a kilogram?
Tech & Tea
Join Chorus & Senior Net for Tech & Tea to find out how the latest voice assisted devices can make your day-to-day life easier.
Techweek School Series: Casting from the Future - Creative Technology
Join OMGTech! for a live stream focused on creative technology. Join in with hands on experiments and hear from inspirational role models
Techweek TV : How does sports technology enhance human performance?
Join us for a panel discussion exploring how we can embrace sports technology to enhance human performance and well-being for everybody.
Tripartite 2019 Innovation Showcase
Hear about the vibrant innovation ecosystems in Auckland, Los Angeles and Guangzhou
Live Local, Work Global Expo
Local businesses with a global footprint plus organisations and initiatives to inspire and support others to do the same.
Techweek TV : Our Culture and its importance in innovation
Discover how Aotearoa's culture of kaitiaki (guardianship) is setting Kiwi startups apart on the world stage.
How to Write a Business Plan: For Beginner Entrepreneurs
So you’ve got a great idea to start a business of your own. You need a business plan. This workshop goes through the steps to write it.
Techweek TV : The power of incubators and accelerators for start-ups
Are incubators and accelerators right for your Startup? We look at their roles, benefits and how to get involved in Aotearoa.
'Share Your Space' session
Experience New Zealand's first co-working initiative created with parents in mind. A productive workspace with childminding onsite.
Techweek TV : What does the future hold for our tech students?
Discuss today how students are being empowered to make a positive impact in the future workplace with Professor Guy Littlefair from AUT.
Lego Club
Lego Club will see children using Lego to bring technology to life!
Techweek TV: Lessons from past applied to the future
Hear from Beca, a 99 year old company, about how actively cultivating innovation is essential to success in a global context.
She Can Code @ Waimate
Celebrating and inspiring girls, women and non-binary people coding throughout Aotearoa
Techweek TV : Innovation that's good for the world - Auckland showcase
We showcase two Auckland organisations doing good for the world. Hear about their impact on the way business is done.
Techweek TV : The Changing World Of Corporate Travel
This session explores the future of the corporate travel experience. Meet the emerging Kiwi Tech leaders disrupting this global industry.
All You Can Eat - New Plymouth
What will the Agri Food sector of tomorrow look like?
Join the discussion and get a taste of the future
FLINT Wellington : Get to know a CxO
Here's your chance to meet and ask a variety of CxOs questions about leadership in disruptive and transformative times.
Speed-Dating with Advisors
Small event with one-on-one 10 minute sessions with advisors from a variety of sectors to help potential / early-stage start ups.
Tauranga Local Showcase
A showcase of tech projects from talented local developers and innovators.
How to use Social Media to grow your business
Impact of Technology on Health Care Today
Technology pervades many aspects of our lives these days and health is no different.
Taupo Tech Talk
We have invited guest speakers who will be presenting in 'Pecha Kucha' style on topics all related to technology.
Ada.Ada.Ada
Ada.Ada.Ada. exists to help people, especially girls and women, engage with technology and stem as a career
Medtech - Good for the World?
A panel of highly respected health sector professionals will discuss the pros and cons of medical innovation.
Techweek19 Waikato Launch
This event will officially launch Techweek19 Waikato.
What Digital Tools to use to improve business productivity
Waikato Linux User Group Meetup
A support community for Open Source and Free Software, for Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, and NetBSD
ICT - Digital Exporting Training
Training on Digital Exporting for Small & Medium Enterprises in Cook Islands.
The Lazy Innovation Workshop
Are you considering creating a startup, or do you want to work in innovation in an existing business? Then this Workshop is for you!
Fisher & Paykel Engineering Challenge
Engineering Challenge - Design, build & demonstrate a projectile launching device
MaD2019: Future-proofing New Zealand's Manufacturing and Design Economy
MaD2019 will bring together the national, cross-disciplinary industry and researcher network of manufacturers, designers and entrepreneurs.
Connecting families to broadband
Calling families with U18's! Connect to cheap, flexible, prepay broadband in your own home.
Launch! Co-working - Free All Week!
Free usage of Launch! Co-working for Tech-week 2019
Access Auckland Libraries online books, newspapers & more
Book a free 'Book A Librarian' session to learn more about e-books, e-magazines, e-newspapers and e-audiobooks
Blockwith
Step into the digital playground of Blockwith, where you create your own avatar on your smartphone then watch as it interacts and builds an ever-changing landscape with others on the larger-than-life, Digital Stage in Aotea Square.
Virtual Reality Experience
Join us for a Virtual Reality experience at Puke Ariki, and marvel as you enter impossible places and magical worlds!
Gaming Skills at TenForward Technology Lounge for Kids
Are your kids budding gaming enthusiasts? Send them along to TenForward to learn gaming skills in a safe, kid-friendly environment!
Vector Lights for Techweek
Vector Lights on Auckland Harbour Bridge will be lit up using the imagination of our next generation. Don't miss this incredible spectacle!
Tuesday 21 May
Regional Tech Breakfast - Tokoroa
A locally based event to inspire and engage attendees from regional Waikato as part of the Techweek19 Waikato festival of innovation.
Women in Tech Breakfast Series
Join us to hear inspiring stories from women in tech and network with others who are passionate about helping more women into tech careers.
Tech Futures Lab presents: Designing Equality
A bias-busting sprint to tackle the issue of man-centric design.
Business Breakfast - Innovation & Industry 4.0 - What to do when there is no off-the-shelf solution
Innovation & Industry 4.0 - What to do when there is no off-the-shelf solution.
Designing Solutions for the 21st Century
The Britten Institute is bringing the Designing solutions for the 21st Century workshop to TechWeek 2019!
Growth Hacks for Sales & Marketing teams: Could your teams drive faster growth internationally?
Join us for a webinar where we will discuss growth hacks from top Kiwi and US firms
Online Dating for Beginners
Newly single? Wondering how to begin again with online dating? Here's your beginner's workshop!
Technology research showcase
A showcase of IT research in the Waikato.
Techweek TV : Parenting in a social media age
How do we parent kids who grow up with technology that we don’t understand? Hear from the experts and learn about the support options.
'Share Your Space' session
Experience New Zealand's first co-working initiative created with parents in mind. A productive workspace with childminding onsite.
She Can Code @ Timaru
Celebrating and inspiring girls, women and non-binary people coding throughout Aotearoa
Techweek School Series: Turning students into Tech Superheroes
Join us for an interactive webcast to learn about innovation, entrepreneurship and STEM!
Techweek TV : Changing the lives of people living with disabilities
This incredible session looks at how Kiwi Tech is changing the lives of people with disabilities in Aotearoa
VEX IQ Robotics PD for Primary/Intermediate Teachers
PD for primary and intermediate school teachers.
Find out how easy it is to build, program and compete with VEX IQ robots.
Tauhara College STEM Innovation Hub Open Day
STEM in the classroom
Innovative student projects addressing Real World Problems
All You Can Eat - South Taranaki
What will the Agri Food sector of tomorrow look like?
Join the discussion and get a taste of the future
CAANZ - Tech, the cultural mindshift
A discussion on how business, management and leaders need to shift their thinking into agile and digital age.
How to Use Social Media: For Beginners
Come along to our beginners guide to using social media apps on your phone and bring all your questions and problems for us to help you.
Maori Tech Showcase - Rangatahi (Youth)
Rangatahi and Technology - celebrating learning and experience opportunities for Rangatahi in technology and innovation
#FutureSlam: Harnessing technology to amplify Arts & Culture
Explore how technology is being amplified in more meaningful and personal ways
She Can Code @ Timaru
Celebrating and inspiring girls, women and non-binary people coding throughout Aotearoa
Sling & Stone presents: Media training for founders
A specially designed session to teach startup and small business founders how to confidently manage and perform well in media interviews.
Techweek TV: Own your idea with a fast IP check
Hear from the Intellectual Property Office as they identify the various types of IP and the fast new way to check your trade mark ideas.
Techweek TV: Helping SME's grow
Discover how NZ FinTech companies are helping SMEs in Aotearoa succeed. Join this session as we shine a light on Kiwis helping Kiwis.
TECH-Xpectations
Examine the future of tech with leading tech innovators.
Techweek TV : Innovation that's good for the world - Wellington showcase
We showcase two Wellington organisations doing good for the world. Hear about their impact on the way business is done.
Techweek TV : How the NZBN will change the future of business
A globally unique identifier, the New Zealand Business Number is changing the way we do business. This session covers all you need to know.
User Experience for Augmented Reality
Join our monthly UX Meetup and learn about UX for AR with Kah and Maurizio
AI in the Medical Sector – New Zealand and German Opportunities
AI - German AI- "Engineering" on Smart Parkinson’s Monitoring and Brain Games.
How IoT and Machine Learning on AWS are helping native birds
Learn about how The Department of Conservation is using the Internet of Things and Machine Learning on AWS to help save the kākāpō and kiwi.
Maori Tech Showcase - Business and Innovation
Look, feel and celebrate Maori in tech for business and innovation
Pixel Fusion presents 'The Great Innovation Debate'
Is building capability & culture more important for innovation than governance & process? Join us to find out: 21 May at Pixel Fusion, 5pm
FoundX
FoundX is a must attend event for anyone in the startup community!
Fulbright Forum - Wellington
Join us for an evening of ideas and innovation.
Building Inclusive Tech Teams
Learn from the most wonderful panel of speakers about their journeys and tips they have around gender, culture, accessibility in context of technology and team building.
F*ckUp Nights Auckland
F*ckUp Nights is a global movement and event series that shares stories of professional failure.
The AI Debates: Automation
Victoria University of Wellington presents one of three debates about the upcoming challenges of artificial intelligence.
Māori and Pasifika in Tech
Come and hear stories of Māori and Pacific people in Tech and find out about opportunities in the sector.
MaD2019: Future-proofing New Zealand's Manufacturing and Design Economy
MaD2019 will bring together the national, cross-disciplinary industry and researcher network of manufacturers, designers and entrepreneurs.
BrewTech: The Past, Present & Future within the iconic Speights Brewery
A unique & exclusive look behind the scenes at the cutting edge technology used at the iconic Speights Brewery followed by a 3 course meal & beer match.
Emerging Tech in Health 2019 – better healthcare through data analytics
Better health care through data analytics / Exploring the digital future of clinical practice
Connecting families to broadband
Calling families with U18's! Connect to cheap, flexible, prepay broadband in your own home.
Launch! Co-working - Free All Week!
Free usage of Launch! Co-working for Tech-week 2019
Access Auckland Libraries online books, newspapers & more
Book a free 'Book A Librarian' session to learn more about e-books, e-magazines, e-newspapers and e-audiobooks
OCHO Tour & Tasting
Visit Dunedin's Craft Chocolate Factory.
Blockwith
Step into the digital playground of Blockwith, where you create your own avatar on your smartphone then watch as it interacts and builds an ever-changing landscape with others on the larger-than-life, Digital Stage in Aotea Square.
Virtual Reality Experience
Join us for a Virtual Reality experience at Puke Ariki, and marvel as you enter impossible places and magical worlds!
Gaming Skills at TenForward Technology Lounge for Kids
Are your kids budding gaming enthusiasts? Send them along to TenForward to learn gaming skills in a safe, kid-friendly environment!
Vector Lights for Techweek
Vector Lights on Auckland Harbour Bridge will be lit up using the imagination of our next generation. Don't miss this incredible spectacle!
Wednesday 22 May
Women in Tech Breakfast Series
Join us to hear inspiring stories from women in tech and network with others who are passionate about helping more women into tech careers.
SME Digital Retreat: Using Technology to Succeed in Small Business
Creating A Successful Digital Platform
CFA Society New Zealand, Investment Conference; Alternative Finance and Alternative Investments
A full-day forum on Alternative Finance and Alternative Investments. Hear from experts and have your questions addressed.
Location Intelligence 2019
The digital geography event of the year!
TourismTech19
TourismTech19 will challenge your thinking, innovative ideas and get the creative juices flowing. A 'start-up' style event, people will form groups and develop solutions for a particular issue, idea or opportunity in the hospitality and tourism industry.
Basic YouTube 101
Let's learn how to make a YouTube Channel, how you upload videos from your phone, and presentation skills for delivering good content.
Designing Solutions for the 21st Century
The Britten Institute is bringing the Designing solutions for the 21st Century workshop to TechWeek 2019!
National Coworking Day
Discover and celebrate coworking for FREE all over Aotearoa on the 22 May 2019 during New Zealand's National Coworking Day.
Techweek TV : The role of technology in the future of health
Explore the impact of Tech on the future of the health sector, and hear how DHBs are already making the most of emerging innovations.
Disrupting Food with Tech
Explore the idea that breakthrough food technology needs breakthrough business models to truly be successful.
Squishy Circuits
Bring your ideas to life with fun, hands-on playful learning with Squishy Circuits! For ages 3 - 5 years.
Tech & Tea
Join Chorus & Senior Net for Tech & Tea to find out how the latest voice assisted devices can make your day-to-day life easier.
Techweek TV: Real World AI in 2019 - practical insights from New Zealand businesses implementing Machine Learning solutions
AI Forum Executive Director Ben Reid leads a panel discussion on AI business cases, from challenges experienced to lessons learnt.
Techweek School Series: 21st Century Skills Workshop
Learn critical 21st century skills with a hands-on workshop from Code Avengers
Achieving results for the environment through technology
Manaaki Whenua is the Crown Research Institute for our land and we are using technology in innovative ways that goes far beyond our boarders
Growth Capital and Funding in Tech
"Show me the money!"
Use Apps on your phone to order food, taxi, book holidays...
When people say "oh just do that online!" - does it seem just too hard to you? HOW do you do it online??
Women in Tech networking event
An opportunity to connect and catch up as part of Techweek19 Waikato
Every now and then I need to tow a boat - Everyday questions about EV's in New Zealand
Everyday questions and mythbusting about Electric Vehicles (EV's) in NZ. Panel talk about electric vehicles followed by EV showcase.
Techweek TV : Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and it's impact
4IR describes the new industrial era. Discover how emerging Tech is shaping the future of manufacturing in Aotearoa.
Enter the age of the digital employee. Everything you need to know.
Join experts from around New Zealand as they share their insights into the making, breaking, and integrating a digital employee.
Techweek TV : Smart cities for a smart future
Smart cities are appearing around the world. Uncover how emerging Tech is helping to create the safer, more efficient cities of the future.
Techweek TV : Innovation that's good for the world - Christchurch showcase
We showcase two Christchurch organisations doing good for the world. Hear about their impact on the way business is done.
Women in Tech - How women are rapidly reshaping our world
We welcome you to join us for a night of talks with women within the tech industry, as well exciting workshops organised by the education teams from The Mind Lab, MOTAT and special guests.
Big Ideas, Small Effort with Amazon AI
Discover how quickly and easily you can create real world AI solutions using out-of-the-box Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Every now and then I need to tow a boat - Everyday questions about EV's in New Zealand
Every now and then I need to tow a boat: Panel talk about electric vehicles followed by Q&A and light refreshments.
Learner Capability and Employability
Innovation that is Good for the World: Interim findings of the Learner Capability Project
Hi Stakes: how to stake on CENNZnet?
Aaron McDonald will explain why the world is moving to proof of stake and demo how anyone can run a node, stake tokens and receive rewards on the Centrality network.
MacDiarmid Institute: Advanced materials, making an impact on energy and sustainability
Advanced materials making an impact on energy and sustainability - MacDiarmid Institute, Industry interface event
Rotorua X Connect
Are you interested in inspirational entrepreneurship? Are you a tech start-up?
Tech Talk
Join us for a discussion about Virtual Reality technology!
TINTalk: Series A Success: Taking the Leap from Angel to VC
Uncover the secrets to a successful transition from angel investment to private equity/venture capital
Where design + development meet
Join us for a panel discussion with industry experts about collaboration as part of our weekly Master of User Experience Design class.
Fulbright Forum - Auckland
Two Fullbright Scholar Award recipients, discuss their roles and research
Tech Talanoa
Sharing Pacific stories that connect, inspire and transform future Pacific journey's in Tech.
#TechTalanoa
The AI Debates: Education
Victoria University of Wellington presents one of three debates about the upcoming challenges of artificial intelligence.
2019 Gibbons Lecture - Searching for the quantum frontier
A great opportunity to hear an expert on 'Searching for the quantum frontier'
Emerging Tech in Health 2019 – better healthcare through data analytics
Better health care through data analytics / Exploring the digital future of clinical practice
Techflix
Tech goes to the movies! Join us at the cinema to enjoy some sci-fi gems
LandWISE 2019: Rethinking Best Practice
Rethinking Best Practice brings together lead researchers, tech providers and farmers to discuss how we can replace old practices with new thinking and technology.
SouthMACH 2019
SouthMACH 2019, the South Island's leading Technology trade show. See the latest Innovations in Engineering and Manufacturing!
Connecting families to broadband
Calling families with U18's! Connect to cheap, flexible, prepay broadband in your own home.
Launch! Co-working - Free All Week!
Free usage of Launch! Co-working for Tech-week 2019
Access Auckland Libraries online books, newspapers & more
Book a free 'Book A Librarian' session to learn more about e-books, e-magazines, e-newspapers and e-audiobooks
OCHO Tour & Tasting
Visit Dunedin's Craft Chocolate Factory.
Blockwith
Step into the digital playground of Blockwith, where you create your own avatar on your smartphone then watch as it interacts and builds an ever-changing landscape with others on the larger-than-life, Digital Stage in Aotea Square.
Virtual Reality Experience
Join us for a Virtual Reality experience at Puke Ariki, and marvel as you enter impossible places and magical worlds!
Gaming Skills at TenForward Technology Lounge for Kids
Are your kids budding gaming enthusiasts? Send them along to TenForward to learn gaming skills in a safe, kid-friendly environment!
Vector Lights for Techweek
Vector Lights on Auckland Harbour Bridge will be lit up using the imagination of our next generation. Don't miss this incredible spectacle!
Thursday 23 May
Regional Tech Breakfast - Cambridge
A locally based event to inspire and engage attendees from regional Waikato as part of the Techweek19 Waikato festival of innovation.
Women in Tech Breakfast Series
Join us to hear inspiring stories from women in tech and network with others who are passionate about helping more women into tech careers.
ExportNZ Breakfast: Medical Innovation for Global Good
Join us at The Chamber's Export Breakfast and uncover the world of medical technology
Techie Brekkie 2019 - a feast for mind and body
To learn how the Canterbury region encourages innovation in health please join us at this free event.
Alexa Skills Workshop
Build compelling voice experiences with Amazon Alexa Skills | Free workshop for developers, UX designers, and digital professionals.
An Introduction To Data Storytelling
Data is everywhere, but it’s what we do with data, what insights we tap into that make it so valuable.
Designing Solutions for the 21st Century
The Britten Institute is bringing the Designing solutions for the 21st Century workshop to TechWeek 2019!
DIGI_X: Digital Decisions
As a business-first technology conference, DIGI_X will reveal exciting use-cases of innovative tech in powering growth at scale and speed.
Great Ball Contraption Build Day
Build your amazing Great Ball Contraption Module
10 free loan kits for pri / int schools from Manawatu/Rangitikei or bring own VEX IQ kit.
Launch!
Girls designing solutions to problems with software!
Techweek TV: Based in a region and wanting to create a startup?
This panel discussion looks at the pros and cons of being a startup in the regions, along with the support available to regional startups.
Using Google Maps to plan a public transport journey
Come to our beginner’s guide to using maps apps on your phone to help you plan a journey, find destinations, and figure out the best route.
Techweek TV : Shift to a tech career in less than a year?
How do you move to a tech career in less than a year? This panel discussion looks at ways to retrain into tech, or get tech-job ready.
Techweek School Series: How to Create an App
Want a fun and interactive session in your classroom to teach kids about app building?
Techweek TV: Internet of Things - Are we ready for this continued change?
Get a grasp on the evolution, impact and future of Internet of Things. Also hear from two Kiwi AgriTech companies in this space.
Healthy Air, Healthy Children @ Unitec 2019
Showcase how Unitec teaches high school students using technology to help raise environmental concerns at their school.
Storytelling and Tech Festival - Rangatahi
A one-day full-on festival of innovation and discovery focused on Storytelling and Tech, encouraging Rangatahi to consider tech careers and Rotorua's future.
How to sell stuff on Trademe and Facebook Marketplace using your phone
Our beginner’s guide to selling online teaches how easy it is to use your phone to have your unwanted items listed for sale in minutes.
Leading through Change with Nicki McClintock
With progress coming thick and fast, leaders need to become skilled in governing teams in an environment of fast-paced change.
Smart Cities Lunch
Find out more about Smart Hamilton, what the future of smart cities could look like, and developments from Australia, NZ and the globe!
The ocean now?
Alex Monteith works with video/new media
Digital workspaces and employee experience
Want a kick ass employee experience? Learn about creating an environment where employees can thrive at work: culture, spaces, & technology.
UK Tech Opportunities Post-Brexit
Come and find out why the UK remains the top European hub for global tech investors!
Techweek TV : Creative Women In Tech
How do we ensure the next generation of women see Creative Tech as a career? We showcase stories and achievements of women in the industry.
Techweek TV: How does sport innovate our world?
Using the America's Cup as a focus, we examine how world class sporting events lead the way in innovation.
Techweek TV: How are new technologies aiding conservation efforts in Aotearoa?
We lift the curtain on the innovative organisations leading the way in animal conservation.
3D print your name!
Come and check out the 3D printer at the Rotorua Library and your name printed on one!
She Can Code @ Te Wairoa
Whakamanatia te hunga wāhine ki te Ao Matihiko! Celebrating Women in Digital Technology!
Storytelling and Tech Festival - Business
A festival of innovation and discovery focused on Storytelling and Tech, encouraging businesses to consider how best to tell their story.
Techweek TV: Innovation thats good for the world - Dunedin showcase
Be inspired by the impact two local Med Tech companies are making on the future of our health sector.
Industry Networking
Networking with the tech week community
Techweek TV : Where does our food really come from?
What role is traceability playing in the rapidly expanding international food industry?
FLINT Waikato : Preparing for Success in the Digital Age
If you think life is fast-paced now, the next wave of technology is going to make it even crazier.
Freelancing: From moonlight to moonshot!
Want to hear more about sustainable freelancing and what it could mean for you?
The Future of Financial Services - how millennials and disruptors are changing the game
Get the latest innovation trends and hear how millennials are changing the banking and investment landscape in NZ and overseas.
The Future of Work: The 4th Industrial Revolution
How will the 4th Industrial Revolution affect the future of your work?!
UC innovation that is good for the world
A showcase of innovative UC academic research that is good for the world
Lasers, Sperm, and other Great Ideas: Celebrating Academic Entrepreneurship
Join the Dodd-Walls Centre to hear from Prof. Cather Simpson about her journey of turning bright ideas into something bigger!
mBots Robotics Club Taster
Come along to Rotorua Library - Te Aka Mauri and see what robotics is all about!
Technology + experience = a winning formula
To dispel myths about age and technology, and inspire people with experience to consider entrepreneurship as a valid career option.
TechTalk
TechTalk explores the current IT skills shortage from an industry and education solution perspective.
Ada.Ada.Ada
Whakamanatia te hunga wāhine ki te Ao Matihiko! Celebrating Women in Digital Technology!
Girls Night Out! - Inspiring Women Who Changed the World With Tech
An interactive workshop that showcases pioneering women in tech - inspiring the next generation of girls to follow in their footsteps.
Inspiring Women in Tech
Come along to MYOB's Women in Tech special event and be inspired, informed and enlightened by the women making a mark on New Zealand's tech sector.
The AI Debates: Employment
Victoria University of Wellington presents one of three debates about the upcoming challenges of artificial intelligence.
Code Club for Adults
It's never too late to give coding a go!
LandWISE 2019: Rethinking Best Practice
Rethinking Best Practice brings together lead researchers, tech providers and farmers to discuss how we can replace old practices with new thinking and technology.
SouthMACH 2019
SouthMACH 2019, the South Island's leading Technology trade show. See the latest Innovations in Engineering and Manufacturing!
Ag Innovations Bootcamp
Ag and AgTech visionaries and service teams: learn how to build your business case, understand customer needs, prototype creative solutions.
Connecting families to broadband
Calling families with U18's! Connect to cheap, flexible, prepay broadband in your own home.
Launch! Co-working - Free All Week!
Free usage of Launch! Co-working for Tech-week 2019
Access Auckland Libraries online books, newspapers & more
Book a free 'Book A Librarian' session to learn more about e-books, e-magazines, e-newspapers and e-audiobooks
OCHO Tour & Tasting
Visit Dunedin's Craft Chocolate Factory.
Blockwith
Step into the digital playground of Blockwith, where you create your own avatar on your smartphone then watch as it interacts and builds an ever-changing landscape with others on the larger-than-life, Digital Stage in Aotea Square.
Virtual Reality Experience
Join us for a Virtual Reality experience at Puke Ariki, and marvel as you enter impossible places and magical worlds!
Gaming Skills at TenForward Technology Lounge for Kids
Are your kids budding gaming enthusiasts? Send them along to TenForward to learn gaming skills in a safe, kid-friendly environment!
Vector Lights for Techweek
Vector Lights on Auckland Harbour Bridge will be lit up using the imagination of our next generation. Don't miss this incredible spectacle!
Friday 24 May
Startup Innovation Showcase
Investor showcase of start-ups from Te Tai Tokerau Northland, New Zealand
"Carving Your Salesforce Path" with Halo Consulting (Recruiter)
Join us for a networking breakfast and to hear from Alric, Kelly, and Kat from Halo Consulting, a local Salesforce recruiting company.
Designing Solutions for the 21st Century
The Britten Institute is bringing the Designing solutions for the 21st Century workshop to TechWeek 2019!
Making the Most of Loyalty Points & Loyalty Apps
Airpoints, Flybuys, SmartFuel Discounts. This workshop cover a range of hints and tips to maximise your loyalty savings!
Techweek TV: The new energy future, how are things changing
Electric cars, solar power and growth are changing how we live, work, and travel. Uncover Auckland's energy future with the CEO of Vector.
Cubelets
Use cubes to create robots which will move, light up and play sounds!
Digitisation Expedition (Citizen Science)
Want to be part of a real life science experiment? We need digital volunteers to digitise our valuable collections.
Techweek TV : The essentials for start-ups
Three companies tell us how they are disrupting and reinventing how they operate to fit the needs of the growing start-up scene in Aotearoa.
Virtual Eye Cricket Graphics
Ever wanted to see television Sports Graphics made? Bowl a cricket ball and the team from Animation Research will create live graphics.
Techweek School Series: Creating the next generation of tech entrepreneurs
Run for Students by Students, learn how to transform an idea to reality through digital skills.
Techweek TV : The changing face of financial services
Will open data allow for a more competitive and transparent financial sector? This session discusses the potential risks and benefits.
AUT MESH Open
See and experience a range of creative multidisciplinary student projects from AUT's School of Art + Design.
Techweek TV : How does blockchain work and how is it being applied to advance industries and break norms?
Aaron McDonald, CEO of Centrality, takes us on a blockchain journey. We look at how blockchain works and how it’s breaking the mould.
Techweek TV: Reinventing education for a tech future and addressing inequality
To close the digital skills gap in the next decade, innovators will need to work together. We get the latest from industry experts.
Beginner Fortnite for Parents. Positive Gaming Workshop
So your kids play Fortnite and you've been rolling your eyes at how they never do anything else. Come to our parent's guide to Fortnite.
Techweek TV : Automation in AgriTech - where to from here?
A year on, we revisit how the world will be fed in 2050. Look at meat alternatives and the use of robotics in food production and farming.
Techweek TV: Taking digital learning beyond the school gate
How we can mitigate the issue of digital equality for the youth of Aotearoa? Join the discussion with Chorus and Network for Learning.
Techweek TV: How Kiwis are tackling the global waste problem
Learn how the Kiwi Tech industry is showing the world how to decrease waste that contaminates the environment, or goes to landfill.
Techweek TV : Innovation that's good for the world - Auckland showcase
We showcase two Auckland organisations doing good for the world. Hear about their impact on the way business is done.
Techweek TV : Rocket Lab - Making space more accessible
Rocket Lab is redefining how we access space - join the conversation
Blockchain Meetup
Find out more about the true potential of Blockchain and the mechanics of decentralized applications.
Hi-Tech Awards
The NZ Hi-Tech Awards celebrate the international achievements of New Zealand tech companies and highest achieving individuals.
Girls Night Out! - Inspiring Women Who Changed the World With Tech
An interactive workshop that showcases pioneering women in tech - inspiring the next generation of girls to follow in their footsteps.
PetriKutcha
Join us for PetriKucha, a fun and fast paced evening of short presentations in the theme of INNOVATION THATS GOOD FOR THE WORLD.
Launch! Co-working - Free All Week!
Free usage of Launch! Co-working for Tech-week 2019
Access Auckland Libraries online books, newspapers & more
Book a free 'Book A Librarian' session to learn more about e-books, e-magazines, e-newspapers and e-audiobooks
Startup Weekend Kāpiti
Startup Weekend is a 54-hours, during which groups pitch ideas for new startup companies and work to develop a prototype & pitch to judges.
Te Wā Heke: Invent the Future Festival
Experience how technology is changing the way we live through interactive exhibits on our future city.
OCHO Tour & Tasting
Visit Dunedin's Craft Chocolate Factory.
Amazon Alexa Games Hackathon
Join the Hack! Come build fun & exciting voice-first Alexa Games at a two-day hackathon for the chance to win fabulous Amazon Echo prizes!
Blockwith
Step into the digital playground of Blockwith, where you create your own avatar on your smartphone then watch as it interacts and builds an ever-changing landscape with others on the larger-than-life, Digital Stage in Aotea Square.
Virtual Reality Experience
Join us for a Virtual Reality experience at Puke Ariki, and marvel as you enter impossible places and magical worlds!
Gaming Skills at TenForward Technology Lounge for Kids
Are your kids budding gaming enthusiasts? Send them along to TenForward to learn gaming skills in a safe, kid-friendly environment!
Vector Lights for Techweek
Vector Lights on Auckland Harbour Bridge will be lit up using the imagination of our next generation. Don't miss this incredible spectacle!
Saturday 25 May
Medical Devices & Technologies Showcase
Witness how the worlds most innovative technologies, such as robot exoskeletons, can help change peoples lives!
New Dexterity Expo: Robotics and Biomechatronics
Interested in robotics, human augmentation or biomechatronics?
Join us for a full-day, hands-on experience at the University of Auckland!
TechGirlsNZ
Get ready for a fun morning of meeting likeminded people, hearing inspirational stories, and learning more about tech.
DuneCorps - Multiplayer Gaming Event
A community initiative for young video game enthusiasts to exercise their favourite gaming hobby in an authentic, social atmosphere.
The 3D Basics! - Basic intro to 3D Design, 3D modelling and 3D printing workshop
Get started on your own 3D printing journey with Amelia Diggle, from HI Jewellery. Hosted at the new YMCA 4C technology centre.
Dunedin TEXpo 2019
See and experience Dunedin's most innovative tech products, research and industries.
Minecraft Hour of Code
Take part in a supervised online tutorial that will help you explore computer coding, working with the popular Minecraft game.
Techflix By The Sea
Techflix goes coastal! Join us at Opunake's historic cinema to enjoy some sci-fi gems
Indie Game Showcase
Come and check out what's new on the independent (indie) game scene. Play games, meet the developers, and try making your own game.
She Can Code @ Kerikeri
Celebrating and inspiring girls, women and non-binary people coding throughout Aotearoa
Film - CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap
A documentary explores the reasons for the gender and minority hiring gap among software engineers.
Hackfest for Voluntari.ly - Industry in the classroom
Work on a real software platform, built with industry-leading technologies, while contributing to a valuable cause.
CENNZ – ED: Developer Learning Weekend
Upskill yourself on the latest software for building blockchain apps!
Techfugees Koraunui Stokes Valley Hackathon
BE INSPIRED! We'll come together & roll up our sleeves to develop solutions to the challenges faced by former refugees when they resettle in NZ.
The Lazy Innovation Workshop
Are you considering creating a startup, or do you want to work in innovation in an existing business? Then this Workshop is for you!
Te Wā Heke: Invent the Future Festival
Experience how technology is changing the way we live through interactive exhibits on our future city.
OCHO Tour & Tasting
Visit Dunedin's Craft Chocolate Factory.
Amazon Alexa Games Hackathon
Join the Hack! Come build fun & exciting voice-first Alexa Games at a two-day hackathon for the chance to win fabulous Amazon Echo prizes!
Blockwith
Step into the digital playground of Blockwith, where you create your own avatar on your smartphone then watch as it interacts and builds an ever-changing landscape with others on the larger-than-life, Digital Stage in Aotea Square.
Have a go with LEGO Mindstorms and FIRST LEGO League Challenge mats!
Drop in and have a go with LEGO Mindstorms and FIRST LEGO League Competition mats!
Virtual Reality Experience
Join us for a Virtual Reality experience at Puke Ariki, and marvel as you enter impossible places and magical worlds!
Vector Lights for Techweek
Vector Lights on Auckland Harbour Bridge will be lit up using the imagination of our next generation. Don't miss this incredible spectacle!
Sunday 26 May
Coding & Robotics Class for Kids (6-9yrs)
Join a supervised session that will help children explore and learn to program the Edison Robot with SCRATCHPAD.
Robot Smackdown
Robots live among us - they are friendly.. mostly.
This is a celebration of all things robotic being built in our communities!
Amazon Alexa Games Hackathon
Join the Hack! Come build fun & exciting voice-first Alexa Games at a two-day hackathon for the chance to win fabulous Amazon Echo prizes!
Blockwith
Step into the digital playground of Blockwith, where you create your own avatar on your smartphone then watch as it interacts and builds an ever-changing landscape with others on the larger-than-life, Digital Stage in Aotea Square.
Have a go with LEGO Mindstorms and FIRST LEGO League Challenge mats!
Drop in and have a go with LEGO Mindstorms and FIRST LEGO League Competition mats!
Virtual Reality Experience
Join us for a Virtual Reality experience at Puke Ariki, and marvel as you enter impossible places and magical worlds!
Gaming Skills at TenForward Technology Lounge for Kids
Are your kids budding gaming enthusiasts? Send them along to TenForward to learn gaming skills in a safe, kid-friendly environment!
Vector Lights for Techweek
Vector Lights on Auckland Harbour Bridge will be lit up using the imagination of our next generation. Don't miss this incredible spectacle!