What
The IoT Waikato Tech meetup is a group for innovators, thought leaders and organisations interested in developing the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital technology in the Waikato.
An opportunity to get together, share, collaborate, contribute and co-create, or just come along and find out what is happening with the IoT and other digital technology and what it means or could mean for the Waikato.
The October Meetup will include the AgritechNZ Roadshow with the evening commencing with nibbles and networking from 5pm whilst attendees browse exhibitor stands before formalities kick off at 5.45pm.
If you are interested in exhibiting please get in touch.
Speakers for the evening include –
BlockBit Technology Solutions
BlockBit focuses on solving the problems that undermine trust in today’s business transactions through connected, secure, trusted, traceable emerging technology solutions.
They service a number of industries including Agritech.
For more information visit https://blockbitsolutions.com/
Pepper Creative
By combining business analysis, technology and creativity Pepper delivers innovative solutions that move you from the now and into the future.
In the Agritech space, and other sectors, Pepper is using Virtual and Augmented Reality solutions for advanced scenario-based industry training and real-time maintenance solutions
For more information visit https://www.peppercreative.co.nz/
Agritech NZ
Launched in 2018, Agritech New Zealand connects innovators, investors, regulators, researchers and interested public and promotes opportunities and challenges raised by agritech.
We will hear about –
- New Zealand becoming the first ‘Country Partner’ of Farm2050, the global collective of major venture capital firms and international agribusinesses seeking investment into, and partnerships with, disruptive New Zealand agritech businesses.
- New Zealand signing a major strategic partnership with Western Growers, the largest network of fresh produce farmers & growers in North America. Can you leverage this unique market opportunity for your tech?
- Participating in evokeAG, the Trans-Tasman agritech conference, taking place in Melbourne, 19-20 February 2019. Are you ready to export to the Australian market?
- Connecting with major NZ Tech Alliance members including the IoT Alliance, the AI Forum, BioTechNZ, and FintechNZ
- The opportunity to join working groups and workshops designed to focus on some of the major issues affecting the country’s primary sector and technology’s role in addressing them.
- Meeting and engaging with other key stakeholders in New Zealand’s emerging agritech space
For more information visit https://agritechnz.org.nz/
Callaghan Innovation
As New Zealand’s innovation agency, Callaghan Innovation activates innovation and helps businesses grow faster for a better New Zealand.
Hear how you can engage with Callaghan Innovation to support your research & development capability.
For more information visit https://www.callaghaninnovation.govt.nz/
To stay in the loop regarding future Meetups and for more information on Meetups we have held to date join IoT Waikato at www.meetup.com/iotwaikato
IoT Waikato is a Wintec initiative and is supported by Design Factory NZ, Waikato Innovation Park, Pepper Creative and CultivateIT.
When and Where
23 October 2018
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Atrium – Wintec (Wintec House),
Tristram Street, Hamilton,
How Much
Free. Register here.
More
Event on Eventbrite or Meetup.