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SUMMARY:Live Strategy Lab with Dan Randow
DESCRIPTION:A free one-hour interactive workshop on making strategy together. \nJoin the leadership team of a simulated organisation as it faces a difficult challenge. \nHow can leaders make strategy better together?\nTogether we’ll explore how the team can create clarity\, surface assumptions\, and make decisions they can act on with confidence. \nYou will: \n\nExperience strategy rather than just talking about it.\nRecognise some traps that derail strategy conversations.\nPractise creating clarity and consensus in complexity.\nLeave with stronger strategy skills.\n\n  \nUpcoming events:\nChristchurch CBD: 12:00pm-1:00pm Tuesday 23 June 2026\nEpic Innovation Campus\, 76/106 Manchester St\, Christchurch Central. \nRegister \nOnline: 12:00pm-1:00pm NZST Wednesday 24 June 2026\nRegister \nChristchurch CBD: 5:30pm-6:30pm Wednesday 24 June 2026\nEpic Innovation Campus\, 76/106 Manchester St\, Christchurch Central. \nRegister \nOnline: 5:30pm-6:30pm Thursday 25 June 2026\nRegister
URL:https://canterburytech.nz/event/live-strategy-lab-with-dan-randow-2/
CATEGORIES:Courses
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SUMMARY:The CGCtech meetup (clean / green / climate)
DESCRIPTION:Waitaha Canterbury is home to incredible thinkers\, doers and supporters in the fields of climate\, environment\, sustainability\, regeneration\, and technology. \nBut there’s no event which brings everyone together to link up: the environmentalists and technologists\, academics and community and industry\, and anyone keen in learning more / contributing. \nSo this is the start of just that: a pluralistic\, trans-disciplinary group of people all working to improve matters for planet and people. \nWhile future events will have a mix of formats\, from speakers and presentations to collaboration and support sessions\, to relaxed catchups and more\, this first meetup will be an informal kōrero. We want to hear from those who come along about what they’re doing\, what they’d like to see\, and how we can build. \nFor a kinder\, stronger\, more resilient Aotearoa New Zealand. #bettertogether #always \n— \nFor extra fun\, check out: \n– this newly-released cleantech report (NZ)\, https://www.macdiarmid.ac.nz/assets/Cleantech-Impact-Report-FINAL.pdf \n– this open access\, newly-released textbook on the bioeconomy\, https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-032-09098-0. \n— \nNote: due to the environmentally-focused nature of this meetup\, it will not be about GenAI / agentic AI\, for which there are other meetups and fora. \n— \nFern photo by Kai Wenzel on Unsplash.
URL:https://canterburytech.nz/event/the-cgctech-meetup-clean-green-climate/
LOCATION:Scoundrel\, 375 Saint Asaph Street\, Christchurch Central City\, Christchurch 8011
CATEGORIES:Technical MeetUps
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SUMMARY:Christchurch BA & Beyond meetup - May [Workshop: Context-first BAs]
DESCRIPTION:We are back for our June 2026 meetup. This month we are delving into the world of customer experience! The plan for this session is: \n\nNetworking\nPresentation – “The Map is not the Destination: Using CX to make better decisions” by Amelia Tilby\, Group Engagement\, Insights and Innovation Manager at PGG Wrightson.\n\nCome prepare to be challenged around your approach to customer experience – and see how we can make our day-to-day CX tools an enabler for better outcomes!
URL:https://canterburytech.nz/event/christchurch-ba-beyond-meetup-may-workshop-context-first-bas/
LOCATION:EPIC Innovation Centre\, 100 Manchester St\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Technical MeetUps
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SUMMARY:DAMA New Zealand – Data & AI Governance Meet-up | July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join the DAMA New Zealand community in Christchurch for an evening of learning\, discussion\, and networking – as we continue building a strong data community across New Zealand. This session will focus on building trusted\, ethical\, and well-governed data foundations to support responsible AI. \nWhat to expect: \n🔹 Practical discussions on data governance & responsible AI\n🔹 Community insights and knowledge sharing\n🔹 Networking with peers across industries\n🔹 DAMA New Zealand updates and upcoming initiatives \nWhether you’re a data practitioner\, leader\, or just starting your data journey – this session is for you. Following the strong response to our previous events\, we’re excited to bring the community together again. Save the date and watch this space for more details. The first half of the session will also be available online for those joining from other locations (Auckland\, Wellington\, Dunedin). \nFollow DAMA NZ LinkedIn Page – \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/dama-new-zealand-forming/?viewAsMember=true \n 
URL:https://canterburytech.nz/event/dama-new-zealand-data-ai-governance-meet-up-july-2026/
LOCATION:EPIC Innovation Centre\, 100 Manchester St\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Technical MeetUps
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SUMMARY:UXCHCH: AI self-defence: risks and solutions
DESCRIPTION:With Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI dominating headlines\, this has introduced a range of societal risks. \nJoin Emma\, an AI researcher and consultant for the UK Home Office\, for a balanced exploration of artificial intelligence in a free virtual webinar exploring this topic. \nThis talk will cover\n1. An overview at the systemic risks introduced by AI and the databases such as MITRE ATLAS that are tracking them \n2. Examine the specific\, measurable harms LLMs are currently causing across broader society\, including the proliferation of sophisticated cybercrime\, the scaling of misinformation campaigns\, and the use of generative tools to facilitate and escalate gender-based violence and child exploitation. We’ll open up the OWASP recommendations to examine specific case studies. \n3. The solution landscape. We’ll examine the practical steps and defence strategies available across the professional spectrum. \nAgenda\n5:00pm • Doors open\, networking + refreshments\n5:30pm • Presentation starts\n6:30pm • More networking\n7:00pm • Event close \nA big thank you to MadeCurious for providing the event space for us to meet – if you’re interested in what they do\, check out their LinkedIn page. \nMadeCurious HQ information: \n\nWe have x2 mobility car parks available and wheelchair access into the building\nIf you have any accessibility needs\, please let us know so we can make sure to cater for them\nLimited car parking will be available onsite (MadeCurious. labelled signs) and ample street parking close by the office\nThere is a bike shed at the back of the parking lot where you can park your bicycle.\n\nWe have a limited capacity\, so please only RSVP if you can definitely make it.
URL:https://canterburytech.nz/event/uxchch-ai-self-defence-risks-and-solutions/
LOCATION:MadeCurious. 100 Carlyle Street\, Sydenham\, 100 Carlyle Street\, Sydenham\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8023\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Technical MeetUps
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260705T163000
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SUMMARY:AI Safety New Zealand Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:AI Safety Australia & New Zealand presents Aotearoa’s inaugural AI Safety Conference\, dedicated to discussing and building the frameworks – technical\, ethical\, regulatory\, and otherwise – needed to ensure transformative AI is beneficial for New Zealand and the wider world.\n  \n🎯 Conference Objectives:\n\nEcosystem Development: Facilitating a sustainable network for AI safety collaboration across New Zealand’s academic\, public sector\, and commercial sectors.\nStrategic Education: Equipping attendees with a deep understanding of AI risks and the specific strategies required to mitigate them.\nResearch Visibility: Showcasing high-impact domestic and international projects that advance the field of AI alignment and safety.\nProfessional Pathways: Enabling talent transition into AI safety through exposure to fellowships\, scholarships\, and global industry placements.\n\nFind out more and register here.
URL:https://canterburytech.nz/event/ai-safety-new-zealand-conference-2026/
LOCATION:EPIC Innovation Centre\, 100 Manchester St\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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SUMMARY:TechTuesday - July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Share your story. Discover the Canterbury tech stories that matter.\nJoin us for our July TechTuesday for a unique\, highly interactive session facilitated by Dan Randow. \n  \nEvery person in Canterbury Tech is part of the story of technology in Canterbury. \nAt this event\, you’ll meet new people\, hear what others are working on\, and surface the stories that matter most in our community right now. \nThrough a structured and highly participative process\, stories will spread across the room\, connections will form\, and the strongest stories will emerge for everyone to hear. \nYou’ll have opportunities to: \n\nconnect with new people\ndiscover relevant insights\nhear inspiring Canterbury stories\nuncover opportunities\n\nWhether you’re building a startup\, growing a business\, looking for opportunity or talent\, or simply curious about what’s happening across the sector\, you’ll leave with a broader view of Canterbury’s tech ecosystem and the people shaping it. \n  \nThings to note:   \n\nMembers must have a valid membership at the time of booking and on the day of the event. This will be validated at each point and we reserve the right to invoice the event at the full\, non-member rate in the event that membership has lapsed.\nPlease note that registering for this event will be taken as acceptance that your image\, name\, or voice may be included in a recording or photos of proceedings that will be published after the event.\nBy registering for a Canterbury Tech event\, you are agreeing to abide by our Code of Conduct. \n\n  \nEvent Outline: \n5.00pm – Member registration opens\, networking\, drinks and nibbles\n5.30pm – Non-member registration opens\n6.00pm – Canterbury Tech updates\n6.10pm – Quick Pitch\n6.15pm – Guest speaker\n7.00pm – More networking\n7.30pm – Close of event \n  \nThings to note:   \n\nEach attendee will receive 2 drinks tickets for the event. Alcoholic beverages may not leave the function space.\nMembers must have a valid membership at the time of booking and on the day of the event. This will be validated at each point and we reserve the right to invoice the event at the full\, non-member rate in the event that membership has lapsed.\nPlease note that registering for this event will be taken as acceptance that your image\, name\, or voice may be included in a recording or photos of proceedings that will be published after the event. \nBy registering for a Canterbury Tech event\, you are agreeing to abide by our Code of Conduct. \n\n 
URL:https://canterburytech.nz/event/techtuesday-july-2026/
LOCATION:Trimble 11-15 Birmingham Drive\, Middleton\, Christchurch 8024\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury Tech Events,Speaking event,Tech Tuesday - Tech Speaker & Community networking,TechTuesdays
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260708T190000
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SUMMARY:Databricks Christchurch Meet up | 8th of July
DESCRIPTION:Hi everyone\, \nDatabricks is excited to announce our second quarterly Meet Up for 2026!\nWe’re looking forward to hosting you and sharing some updates from our Data and AI Summit (DAIS) hosted in San Francisco in June. \nJoin us for a fully catered\, social evening with local data professionals\, engineers\, and AI enthusiasts. This is a great chance to unwind\, share ideas\, and connect with peers over a drink\, and bite to eat. \nLooking forward to hosting you!
URL:https://canterburytech.nz/event/databricks-christchurch-meet-up-8th-of-july/
LOCATION:The Craft Embassy\, The Terrace Level One/126 Oxford Terrace\, Christchurch Central City\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Technical MeetUps
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260709T193000
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SUMMARY:Levels\, Layers\, and Maturity of AI in QA
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:\nJoe Walker is a QA Lead at Canva passionate about helping teams learn how agentic AI can improve testing and quality engineering. He is currently teaching agents to find Canva bugs while he sleeps.\nIvan Karaman (@ivanandcode) is a Senior Quality Engineer at Canva. He has been testing since 2006. He runs a YouTube channel about testing & test automation\, writes\, speaks\, and coaches junior QAs and testers. \nLevels\, Layers\, and Maturity of AI in QA\nThe world has changed\, we can feel it… in the water\, in the earth\, and definitely in the IDE. Now it is impossible to be in tech and not use AI. But how heavily does one need to invest in learning and adopting it? Where to start? Are there best practices? And what about agents? \nJoe & Ivan will walk you through how Test Engineers at Canva use AI\, the levels they operate at\, the layers involved\, and where they stand on the maturity curve. Expect tips\, concrete examples\, and a take on agents. The good\, the bad\, and the ugly things they are still figuring out. \n🤝 You’ll leave with: \n\nA maturity gauge\nA few patterns worth trying on Monday\nA sense of what to ignore for now\n\n📍 Location: Trimble – 11/15 Birmingham Drive\, Middleton\, Christchurch \n📅 Event Date: 9th July\n🕔 5:30pm – 6:00pm | Drinks\, nibbles & networking\n🕕 6:00pm – 7:00pm | Joe & Ivan’s presentation\n🕖 7:00pm – 7:30pm | Drinks\, nibbles & networking \n🔗 Please share this invite with your friends and colleagues\, and don’t forget to register\, so we can confirm numbers for catering. \nMassive thank you to Trimble for hosting this event\, Joe & Ivan for presenting & TTC for sponsoring the drinks and nibbles. \nIf anyone has any questions or your interested in presenting at one of our Meetups\, please reach out to me. katrina.mcnicholl@ttcglobal.com \nLooking forward to seeing you all there!
URL:https://canterburytech.nz/event/levels-layers-and-maturity-of-ai-in-qa/
LOCATION:Trimble 11-15 Birmingham Drive\, Middleton\, Christchurch 8024\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Technical MeetUps
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260713T200000
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SUMMARY:July AI Meetup - AI in Healthcare & Agri-Food Industries
DESCRIPTION:Generic AI advice only takes you so far. The real adoption work happens inside specific industries\, where the stakes\, the data\, the regulations\, and the people are unlike any other vertical. This month\, we go deep into two of them. \nRowena Woolgar will share what responsible AI delivery looks like inside healthcare — from clinical reasoning to national system integration. Dr Harold Mayaba will show how AI is being applied inside agri-food and market intelligence to identify real opportunities and improve strategic decisions. Drinks\, demos\, and practical takeaways included. \nMeet up with your local AI community on the Second Monday of July at EPIC Innovation: \n5:30–6:00 pm — Drinks & Networking\n6:00–6:45 pm — AI Is Not Neutral: Designing Healthcare AI for Real Work\, Real Risk — Rowena Woolgar\n6:45–7:30 pm — AI in Agri-Food: Real Opportunities and Smarter Growth — Dr Harold Mayaba\n7:30–8:00 pm — Drinks & Open Q&A \nThis month’s Meetup dives into two industry verticals where AI is already changing how decisions get made: healthcare and agri-food. \nAI Is Not Neutral: Designing Healthcare AI for Real Work\, Real Risk — Rowena Woolgar\nAI in healthcare is never just a technical decision. It reshapes judgement\, accountability\, and trust. This session explores how AI must be designed and implemented differently across healthcare roles\, from administrators and clinicians through to multidisciplinary teams\, service delivery\, and national system integration. \nDrawing on real-world healthcare experience across local\, national\, and international services\, Rowena traces how AI can safely support administrative flow\, augment clinical reasoning\, and scale insight across services without eroding safety or equity. The discussion extends to managerial and system-level considerations\, including national datasets\, governance\, and service commissioning. \nIn this session\, you will learn: \n\nHow AI must be designed differently across healthcare roles and contexts\nWhere AI can safely support administrative\, clinical\, and system-level work\nWhat national datasets\, governance\, and commissioning require from AI\nWhy transparency\, ethics\, and human-centred design are non-negotiable\nWhat responsible AI delivery actually looks like in practice\n\nAI in Agri-Food: Real Opportunities and Smarter Growth — Dr Harold Mayaba\nAgri-food is one of New Zealand’s most strategically important industries\, and one where AI adoption is still uneven. Dr Harold Mayaba is an Agri-Food and Market Consultant\, motivational speaker\, and coach with a PhD in Applied Economics from Lincoln University. He works at the intersection of AI\, market intelligence\, consumer behaviour\, business growth\, and human resilience. \nHarold has been building practical AI systems for the agri-food sector that help producers\, exporters\, and organisations focus on real opportunities\, sharpen market positioning\, and improve decision-making. In this session\, he will show how AI can move beyond hype to become a working tool inside agri-food and adjacent industries — solving real problems\, surfacing real opportunities\, and supporting smarter strategic growth. \nYou will learn: \n\nHow AI is being applied inside agri-food and market intelligence\nWhere AI sharpens decisions in producer\, exporter\, and consumer-facing work\nHow market signals and consumer behaviour data become AI-driven advantage\nHow non-technical professionals in primary industries can start using AI\nExamples from working AI systems already in use across the sector\n\n***\nWhen: Monday\, 13 July\, 5:30–8:00 pm\nWhere: EPIC Innovation\, Christchurch\n*** \nSponsored by the AI Coaching Academy. Come have some 🍻 beer and wine🍷 and raise a glass with your local AI Community!\nhttps://ai-coaching.academy/
URL:https://canterburytech.nz/event/july-ai-meetup-ai-in-healthcare-agri-food-industries/
LOCATION:EPIC Innovation Centre\, 100 Manchester St\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Technical MeetUps
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SUMMARY:TechTuesday - August 2026
DESCRIPTION:Verifying the Food System: High-Leverage AI for Low-Trust Markets\nGlobal markets no longer run on trust; they run on verifiable proof. For agricultural exporters\, proving their sustainability and origin credentials has become a heavy technical bottleneck. The required data is incredibly messy\, siloed\, and scattered across completely different systems. \nAs Fractional CTO at Backstory\, Mark Dunlop is using an AI-first approach to approach this data crisis. In this talk\, Mark will share how they are building AI agents anchored by a permanent “semantic memory” – a system that deeply understands the long-term relationships\, rules\, and history of a farm’s ecosystem. Discover how capturing this deep domain knowledge allows a lean engineering team to safely delegate complex data mapping to AI\, freeing up their attention to focus on high-value decisions and turning raw farm data into a major competitive advantage. \nRegister now\nEvent Outline: \n5.00pm – Member registration opens\, networking\, drinks and nibbles\n5.30pm – Non-member registration opens\n6.00pm – Canterbury Tech updates\n6.10pm – Quick Pitch\n6.15pm – Guest speaker\n7.00pm – More networking\n7.30pm – Close of event \n  \nThings to note:   \n\nEach attendee will receive 2 drinks tickets for the event. Alcoholic beverages may not leave the function space.\nMembers must have a valid membership at the time of booking and on the day of the event. This will be validated at each point and we reserve the right to invoice the event at the full\, non-member rate in the event that membership has lapsed.\nPlease note that registering for this event will be taken as acceptance that your image\, name\, or voice may be included in a recording or photos of proceedings that will be published after the event. \nBy registering for a Canterbury Tech event\, you are agreeing to abide by our Code of Conduct. \n\n 
URL:https://canterburytech.nz/event/techtuesday-august-2026/
LOCATION:Parakiore\, 50 Saint Asaph Street\, Central City\, Christchurch\, 8011\, 8011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury Tech Events,Speaking event,Tech Tuesday - Tech Speaker & Community networking,TechTuesdays
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SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE: The Project Community 2026
DESCRIPTION:Our committee will be back in Christchurch and are excited to be bringing you another topic for discussion along with some key speakers. \nThe Project Community is a vibrant professional networking group bringing together project managers\, leaders\, analysts\, change practitioners and delivery specialists from across industries to connect\, share and grow.\nWe exist to create a space for open conversation\, practical learning\, and real-world insight. Through shared experiences and diverse perspectives\, The Project Community helps people build stronger capability\, collaborate more effectively\, and deliver better outcomes on their projects.\nIf you want to be the first to know more\, register today.\n5:00pm – Pre-meeting drinks and finger food\n5:20pm – 5 minutes – Welcomes and Introductions\n5:25pm – 55 minutes – Presentation\n6:20pm – 10 minutes – Final Questions\n6:30pm – 5 minutes – Signoff\, Thanks and Next Meeting details\n6:35pm – 25 minutes – Networking\n7:00pm – Close
URL:https://canterburytech.nz/event/save-the-date-the-project-community-2026-2/
LOCATION:EPIC Innovation Centre\, 100 Manchester St\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Technical MeetUps
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260916T170000
DTSTAMP:20260620T015752
CREATED:20260317T233257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T012754Z
UID:10001110-1789545600-1789578000@canterburytech.nz
SUMMARY:Tech Summit 26
DESCRIPTION:Tickets on sale now!\nThe 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. We warmly invite everyone involved in tech and anyone curious about where it’s heading\, to join us for the 2026 Tech Summit. This full-day conference promises to be thought-provoking and inspiring\, with plenty of opportunities to connect\, exchange ideas\, and spark new collaborations with industry peers.
URL:https://canterburytech.nz/event/tech-summit-26/
LOCATION:Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre\, 188 Oxford Terrace\, Christchurch Central City\, 8011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury Tech Events,Canterbury Tech Summit
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261006T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261006T193000
DTSTAMP:20260620T015752
CREATED:20260111T001040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T001040Z
UID:10001069-1791306000-1791315000@canterburytech.nz
SUMMARY:TechTuesday - October 2026
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date: TechTuesdays are back for 2026!\nMark your calendars! Our monthly networking series is returning to connect Christchurch’s tech community. Each month\, we bring together local leaders and innovators for insightful kōrero and high-value networking. \nWhen: First Tuesday of each month (with some exceptions) \nWhere: Across Christchurch (we rotate venues monthly to showcase our members and the wider tech communities spaces) \nWhat: Expert guest speakers\, drinks\, nibbles\, and great company. \nFull details on our next speaker and this month’s location will be announced soon. Watch this space! \n  \nEvent Outline: \n5.00pm – Member registration opens\, networking\, drinks and nibbles\n5.30pm – Non-member registration opens\n6.00pm – Canterbury Tech updates\n6.10pm – Quick Pitch\n6.15pm – Guest speaker\n7.00pm – More networking\n7.30pm – Close of event \n  \nThings to note:   \n\nEach attendee will receive 2 drinks tickets for the event. Alcoholic beverages may not leave the function space.\nMembers must have a valid membership at the time of booking and on the day of the event. This will be validated at each point and we reserve the right to invoice the event at the full\, non-member rate in the event that membership has lapsed.\nPlease note that registering for this event will be taken as acceptance that your image\, name\, or voice may be included in a recording or photos of proceedings that will be published after the event. \nBy registering for a Canterbury Tech event\, you are agreeing to abide by our Code of Conduct. \n\n 
URL:https://canterburytech.nz/event/techtuesday-october-2026/
CATEGORIES:Canterbury Tech Events,Speaking event,Tech Tuesday - Tech Speaker & Community networking,TechTuesdays
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261103T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261103T193000
DTSTAMP:20260620T015752
CREATED:20260111T001119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T001119Z
UID:10001070-1793725200-1793734200@canterburytech.nz
SUMMARY:TechTuesday - November 2026
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date: TechTuesdays are back for 2026!\nMark your calendars! Our monthly networking series is returning to connect Christchurch’s tech community. Each month\, we bring together local leaders and innovators for insightful kōrero and high-value networking. \nWhen: First Tuesday of each month (with some exceptions) \nWhere: Across Christchurch (we rotate venues monthly to showcase our members and the wider tech communities spaces) \nWhat: Expert guest speakers\, drinks\, nibbles\, and great company. \nFull details on our next speaker and this month’s location will be announced soon. Watch this space! \n  \nEvent Outline: \n5.00pm – Member registration opens\, networking\, drinks and nibbles\n5.30pm – Non-member registration opens\n6.00pm – Canterbury Tech updates\n6.10pm – Quick Pitch\n6.15pm – Guest speaker\n7.00pm – More networking\n7.30pm – Close of event \n  \nThings to note:   \n\nEach attendee will receive 2 drinks tickets for the event. Alcoholic beverages may not leave the function space.\nMembers must have a valid membership at the time of booking and on the day of the event. This will be validated at each point and we reserve the right to invoice the event at the full\, non-member rate in the event that membership has lapsed.\nPlease note that registering for this event will be taken as acceptance that your image\, name\, or voice may be included in a recording or photos of proceedings that will be published after the event. \nBy registering for a Canterbury Tech event\, you are agreeing to abide by our Code of Conduct. \n\n 
URL:https://canterburytech.nz/event/techtuesday-november-2026/
CATEGORIES:Canterbury Tech Events,Speaking event,Tech Tuesday - Tech Speaker & Community networking,TechTuesdays
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261119T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261119T190000
DTSTAMP:20260620T015752
CREATED:20260325T212139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T212139Z
UID:10001114-1795107600-1795114800@canterburytech.nz
SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE: The Project Community 2026
DESCRIPTION:Our committee will be back in Christchurch and are excited to be bringing you another topic for discussion along with some key speakers. \nThe Project Community is a vibrant professional networking group bringing together project managers\, leaders\, analysts\, change practitioners and delivery specialists from across industries to connect\, share and grow.\nWe exist to create a space for open conversation\, practical learning\, and real-world insight. Through shared experiences and diverse perspectives\, The Project Community helps people build stronger capability\, collaborate more effectively\, and deliver better outcomes on their projects.\nIf you want to be the first to know more\, register today.\n5:00pm – Pre-meeting drinks and finger food\n5:20pm – 5 minutes – Welcomes and Introductions\n5:25pm – 55 minutes – Presentation\n6:20pm – 10 minutes – Final Questions\n6:30pm – 5 minutes – Signoff\, Thanks and Next Meeting details\n6:35pm – 25 minutes – Networking\n7:00pm – Close
URL:https://canterburytech.nz/event/save-the-date-the-project-community-2026-3/
LOCATION:Canterbury University
CATEGORIES:Technical MeetUps
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