Canterbury Tech Events calendar

Welcome to the Canterbury Tech events calendar. You will find the regular Canterbury Tech Tuesday events, technical MeetUps and relevant conferences we are supporting all listed here in one handy place.

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Urbit Meetup

Organised by: Urbit

The purpose of the Urbit meetup is to share information about Urbit with the Christchurch community, help people get themselves setup on the network and share tips on how to...

Free
Event Series Comms Connect NZ

Comms Connect NZ

Organised by: Westwick-Farrow Media

Venue: Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre

Address: 188 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, New Zealand

Bringing together those who select, purchase, install and maintain critical communication and public safety systems, service and products. Over 500 industry professional, 40 exhibitors and 50 expert speakers.

Inhouse Devs or Outsourced – what’s best and when

Organised by: Custom D

Venue: Custom D

Address: 32/2 Welles Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

You know what you want, now it’s time to build the tech team that’ll bring your vision to life. Do you establish the capability in-house or look at outsourcing development...

Free

Dicker Data Cyber Security Roadshow

Organised by: Dicker Data

Venue: Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre

Address: 188 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, New Zealand

Join our Dicker Data cybersecurity team and leading security vendors for a morning where we will focus on the trends we are seeing in 2023 in the cybersecurity landscape. Our keynote speaker, Campbell McKenzie will provide a deeper insight into how these trends are already affecting businesses in New Zealand and globally, from a real-world...

Free

The Future of Ōtautahi as an Innovation Hub – Pitches from Local Luminaries

Organised by: Webtools

Venue: Webtools

Address: 146a Lichfield Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

It's been 12 years since TEDxEQChCh! In that time Ōtautahi Christchurch's Innovation Hub has gone from strength to strength. This future-focused region is now recognised as a global leader in tech and innovation. Hear some rapid pitches from local luminaries on what the next 12 years might look like, and then let's chat about it! Featuring pitches by Kaila...

Free

Unpopular Opinions – The Reboot

Organised by: Publica

Venue: The Piano

Address: 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

Unpopular Opinions is back again and we're kicking off with a bang! Register for tickets here: https://unpopularopinions.co.nz/ In a world of cancellations, hot takes and podcasts - we dare to bring you another round of the ever popular Unpopular Opinions. Not ones to shy away from a controversial opinion or two - we’ve been stocking up soapbox...

Free

Product Management Bootcamp with University of Canterbury Executive Education

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Product management is a key function that works across various stakeholders in an organisation, ensuring business priorities are met and customer value is delivered. This two-day introductory course will help you navigate the complexity of building, delivering and growing a successful product. This is critical for organisational success, as more and more companies become product-led...

$2,400

How to manage your product when “product” is a swear word!

Organised by: GSD Alliance

Venue: Streamliners

Address: 4 Acton Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Sign up here Come join us for a session that talks about the key concepts in Product - and how Streamliners is introducing Product into a business that is not...

Free

How to manage your product when “product” is a swear word!

Organised by: GSD Alliance

Venue: Streamliners

Address: 4 Acton Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Sign up here Come join us for a session that talks about the key concepts in Product - and how Streamliners is introducing Product into a business that is not...

Free

Leading Through Impact with Greg Davidson

Organised by: UC Business School

Venue: The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts

Address: 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/leading-through-impact-with-greg-davidson Join us to celebrate UC’s 150th Anniversary and hear UC Alumnus Greg Davidson, Group Chief Executive of Australasia’s largest homegrown tech company Datacom, discuss why his team is focused on doing work that makes a difference in people’s lives. By leading with impact, organisations can create a positive ripple effect that reaches far beyond...

FREE

Deloitte Fast 50

Organised by: Deloitte

The Deloitte Fast 50 recognises the very best of the NZ’s fast-growing companies based on their impressive revenue growth over the past three years, from various sectors. We want to recognise our regional ecosystems by purposefully continuing to support such vibrant businesses as they help build a stronger and more sustainable futures. To enter, you...

Surgery and medicine of the future – AI, robotics and ‘smart’ implants

Organised by: University of Otago, Christchurch

Venue: University of Otago, Christchurch

Address: 2 Riccarton Ave, next to ChCh Hospital, Christchurch

Register here:https://events.otago.ac.nz/christchurch50/surgeryandmedicine/Site/Register Artificial intelligence, virtual reality, robotics, 3D bone printing and ‘smart’ implants – high tech innovation is revolutionising the future of surgery and medicine. Come and hear our leading...

Free

GovHack Christchurch

Organised by: ARA | Te Pūkenga

Venue: K Block, Ara Institue of Canterbury

Address: Madras Street, Christchurch

Register here: https://hackerspace.govhack.org/events/christchurch_aotearoa_new_zealand_285 GovHack Aotearoa enables people of all abilities to collaborate and create positive change at home and around the world, whilst raising the profile of Open Government Data....

Free

Demystify the Cloud – Intro to AWS Cloud Practitioner Workshop

Organised by: ACE Training Ltd

Venue: virtual

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Understanding the Cloud is becoming crucial in today’s tech landscape, and this workshop is your ticket to gain the knowledge you need to make a real impact. We’ve designed this...

Free

Post Canterbury Tech Summit breakfast

Organised by: New Zealand Israel Innovation Hub

Venue: Ministry of Awesome, Ara

Address: Kahukura Building, Moorhouse / Madras St, Christchurch

The ‘New Zealand Israel Innovation Hub’ would like to invite you to a post Canterbury Tech Summit breakfast as an opportunity to discuss your learnings and expand your thinking! After...

Online Safety Tech Conference – Co-hosted by Netsafe and Australia’s eSafety Commissioner

Organised by: Netsafe and Australia's eSafety Commissioner

Venue: Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre

Address: 188 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, New Zealand

Breaking Glass Ceilings and Building Bridges is a trans-Tasman tech conference that zeros in on the human factor of the online experience, the good, the bad and the ugly. With...

$500

kissMySaaS Christchurch – October 2023

Organised by: NZTE

Venue: ChristchurchNZ

Address: Level 3, 101 Cashel St, Christchurch

NZTE is hosting a peer-to-peer KissMySaaS event, from 2.30pm - 6pm on Monday 30th October at ChristchurchNZ in collaboration with the kiwiSaaS Community. Whether you are just starting out or looking to rapidly...

Free

October AI Meetup

Organised by: 231 High Street

Venue: 231 High Street

Address: 231 High Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Come along to the October AI Meetup. If you are interested in the technical side of AI then come along, learn something new, and meet like-minded experts and enthusiasts. We...

Free

Community101’s Women’s networking breakfast

Organised by: BNZ

Venue: BNZ Partners Centre

Address: 111 Cashel Street, Christchurch, -, New Zealand

Women’s Networking Breakfast | Finding confidence in connecting to a community | 22nd November 8:15am – 10:00am Join local Canterbury women to create new connections, and expand your network with...

Free

Christchurch HiTech Sales Meetup

Organised by: Nick Burns

Venue: The Health Technology Centre

Address: The Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, New Zealand

Are you a Hi Tech professional in Canterbury looking to supercharge your sales skills? Look no further – our HiTech Sales Meetup is here to connect, educate, and empower professionals...

NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2024 Christchurch Launch

Organised by: NZ Hi-Tech Trust

Venue: Trimble 11-15 Birmingham Drive, Middleton, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand

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Join us at our Christchurch Launch Event for the NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2024, and become a part of an engaging and illuminating evening that signifies the commencement of the 2024...

Free

Global Game Jam

Organised by: Christchurch Game Developers Association

Venue: University of Canterbury

Address: John Britten 102 Conference Foyer, University of Canterbury, Christchurch

It's time for Global Game Jam 2024! We are back at the University of Canterbury and looking forward to seeing everyone jam together again. This is an in-person jam, but...

Free

UXCHCH Meetup: Including people with access needs in user research

Organised by: MadeCurious.

Venue: MadeCurious. 100 Carlyle Street, Sydenham

Address: 100 Carlyle Street, Sydenham, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

We're back for 2024! The MadeCurious team has taken over and we're ready to host in our shiny new office. We’re looking forward to welcoming you all to our place and the...

Free

CompTIA NZ Christchurch Community Meetup ahead of Digital Workplace Conference

Organised by: CompTIA

Venue: Riverside Kitchen

Address: Upstairs - Riverside Market Cnr Lichfield St. and Oxford Tce. 100 Oxford Tce. City Centre, Christchurch, NSW, Australia

If you’re attending, exhibiting, presenting, or sponsoring the February 2024 Digital Workplace Conference in Christchurch, NZ or whether you’re new or established and running a business in the technology industry...

Free

NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2024 Christchurch Finalist Event

Organised by: NZ Hi-Tech Trust

Venue: PwC Centre, Level 4, 60 Cashel Street, PwC Centre Level 5/60 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City

Address: PwC Centre, Level 4, 60 Cashel Street, PwC Centre Level 5/60 Cashel Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

Join us at this exclusive gathering as we unveil the NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2024 finalists. This complimentary event is reserved solely for entrants, past award recipients, judges, sponsors, and steadfast supporters of the NZ Hi-Tech Awards. The event is being held simultaneously in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. For those unable to attend in person, we will...

Free

AWS Beers with Engineers: How OneNZ uses generative AI to uncover actionable insights

Organised by: AWS

Venue: Deloitte Office Level 4, 151 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central

Address: Deloitte Office Level 4, 151 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand

Join us for an inside look at how OneNZ leverages generative artificial intelligence (generative AI) capabilities in AWS to better understand customer pain points. Learn how OneNZ integrated generative AI into their systems to perform analysis on customer interactions and uncover specific areas for improvement. You’ll come away with ideas for how to apply generative AI in your...

SmartView Co-Design, a redesign journey

Organised by: MadeCurious.

Venue: MadeCurious. 100 Carlyle Street, Sydenham

Address: 100 Carlyle Street, Sydenham, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

This will be an engaging and interactive evening showcasing the redesign journey of SmartView - a collaboration with Smart Christchurch (part of Christchurch City Council) and Colabs (part of MadeCurious)....

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