ShadowTech Day – Palmerston North – 25 May 2018

What

ShadowTech provides girls in years 9 -11 with an opportunity to experience what working in the tech sector is like, encouraging them onto education pathways that lead into tech sector roles.

The programme connects girls at school with women mentors working in the tech sector, and students spend the day with them at their workplace, learning about the diverse range of jobs available within ICT.

Our objective is to see an increase in the number of girls who choose STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) related subjects at a secondary and tertiary level, and ultimately choose a career in technology.

When and Where

Fri 25 May 9am — 3pm
UCOL, 109 King Street, Palmerston North, New Zealand

Note: Similar events are being held in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch the same week.

How Much

Free

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Creative Realities – Wellington – 24 May 2018

What

Creative New Zealanders are using new tech to invent a future that’s good for the world. See it come to life in Wellington on 24 May.

Technology is rapidly changing the way we live and work, and ensuring the impact of that change is good for humanity is a complex, creative endeavour. New Zealand’s creative industries are filled with innovative thinkers and tinkerers who are searching for ways to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges using artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality and the internet of things as creative tools. Join us in Wellington, a hub of creativity, on 24 May and meet the innovators who are inventing a better future, hosted by comedian and actor Josh Thomson.

When and Where

Thu 24 May 9am — 5pm
Shed 6, Queens Wharf, Wellington

How much

General $295
Students $95

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State of the (Maker) Nation – Dunedin – 21 May 2018

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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Good For The World Open Days – Auckland – 21-22 May 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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Codemania – Auckland – 23-25 May 2018

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

Board Games In the Boardroom – Wellington – 19 April 2018

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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Play by Play Conference – Wellington – 21 April 2018

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.

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Website: Playbyplay.co.nz
Twitter: @playbyplayfest

 

Code Camp Wellington – 14 April 2018

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

How Much?

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Website

codecampwellington.nz