What
Short updates focused on makerspaces in schools, libraries and the community. Experts in each field will give a summary of what is happening now and in the foreseeable future in their respective areas, followed by a round of lightning pitches by groups in the Maker community.
When and Where
Monday 21 May 2018 6pm-8pm
Dunedin (location to be confirmed)
How much
$10
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Part of TechWeek 2018
What
Discover the country that’s innovating for a better world. Join us in Auckland for the official opening of the Techweek’18 Headline series, the Good for the World Open Days, delivered in partnership with Trans Tasman Business Circle.
Be part of the full two day event in Auckland – Good for the World Open Days – or select from one or more of the sessions within the programme – the choice is yours! Click on the ‘TICKETS’ button and make your selection.
If you’re on board for the full Good for the World Open Days event, begin your Techweek journey at the official opening event, 9am on 21 May. You’ll hear from New Zealand thought leaders and innovators as they discuss the importance of innovation that’s good for the world, and the role that New Zealand has to play in harnessing new technologies to create a better world for future generations. This three-hour event is an entry point to New Zealand’s innovation ecosystem, discover its unique connectedness, its novel approach to doing business, and its driving force: solving global problems.
This opening event is followed by a day and a half deep-dive into New Zealand’s unique, interconnected innovation ecosystem, featuring panels, workshops and talks hosted by companies across Auckland on varied topics from AI to design-thinking, from blockchain to the future of work.
When and Where
21 May 2018 — 22 May 2018
ASB Waterfront Theatre, 138 Halsey St, CBD, Auckland
How Much
$150 Early Bird
$195 Full Price
$95 Students
$45 Half Day
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What
Codemania is Auckland’s premier conference for software developers
Codemania is a one-day, multi-track conference with world class speakers covering topics that are guaranteed to educate, inform, and inspire software developers of any background.
Codemania Conversations is a two-day event with strictly limited attendance. It’s an unconference, which means that the attendees decide the agenda on day one.
When and Where
Codemania is on Wednesday the 23rd of May 2018.
The Cordis Hotel, 83 Symonds Street, Auckland
Codemania Concersation is on Thursday 24th May – Friday 25th of May
Waitakere Estate, 573 Scenic Dr, Waiatarua, Auckland
How much
Conference: $550
Conversations: $800 (currently sold out, wait list available)
Both: $1150
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Website: codemania.io
Twitter: @codemania
What
Come to Wellington Museum for an evening of board games in our historic Von Kohorn Boardroom. Play classic games like Catan, Risk, and Monopoly, and discover some new favourites. Groups, families and individual players welcome.
Presented in association with Caffeinated Dragon Games.
When and Where
Thursday 19 April 2018 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Wellington Museum, 3 Jervois Quay, Queens Wharf, Wellington
How Much
Free / Koha
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What
A game development summit like no other, the Play by Play conference will bring game developers of all skill levels together for a full day of low-pressure learning and sharing. We aim to engage delegates with a fun, light-hearted atmosphere and a playful approach to improving our craft. This year’s theme is “voyagers” and reflects the many journeys – diegetic and real – that surround our country, our industry and our craft.
When and Where
The conference is being held at the Te Wharewaka o Pōneke, Taranaki Wharf, 2 Taranaki St, Wellington. On Saturday the 21st of April. Registration for the conference opens at 8:00am and the keynote talk begins at 9:00am.
How Much
$75 for the whole day.
More:
Website: Playbyplay.co.nz
Twitter: @playbyplayfest
What
Code Camp Wellington is a one day free technical conference organised by volunteers from the local tech community. Jointly hosted by iconic Wellington based companies Trade Me and Xero, this is your opportunity to learn from some of New Zealand’s best technical speakers.
Come and join us on Saturday 14th April 2018 to network with like minded techies, to learn from the best, and to enjoy a great day of technology talks.
When and Where
Saturday, 14 April 2018 at the Trademe office (2 Market Lane) in Wellington
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