Tag: 2019-08

security.ac.nz Security training – Wellington – 24-25 August 2019

What

You are invited to join us at security.ac.nz this August for a mid-trimester break weekend to learn all about security and hacking.

You! Anyone who is learning about software, and wants to learn about how to make software secure… with a dose of “how to hack” thrown in.

To clarify: The two days will aim to suit students with a 100-level knowledge of software development. However, you’re still welcome if you’re not a University student… anyone interested in security should come!

Two days of training in the art of securing the web… covering topics like:

  • Learning to hack
  • Capture the Flag
  • Bug Bounty
  • Threats & Trust
  • Secure the Cloud
  • Secure Development
  • Web Security
  • Cyber Security Careers

When and Where

Saturday & Sunday
24 & 25 August
10am – 6pm

Victoria University of Wellington
Kelburn Campus
Wellington

How Much

Free

Spaces are limited, and people are notorious for registering and not attending free events. In the week before the event you’ll have to confirm your registration to keep your place.

More

Website for security.ac.nz
Registration for security.ac.nz

The Matrix (Remastered in 4K) – Wellington – 23 August 2019

What

The 30th Anniversary 4k remastered re-release of The Matrix staring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving

A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against its controllers

Tickets should be bought online ahead of time, see comments on meetup.com if you want to sit near others.

When and Where

Friday, August 23, 2019
8:10pm – 11pm

Embassy Theatre
10 Kent Terrace
Wellington

Meet at Blondinis at 8:10pm. Movie starts 8:30pm in the Grand.

How Much

Standard movies ticket pricing ~$12.

More

Movies tickets available from Event Cinemas
The Matrix meetup event.
Wellington Sci-Fi and Fantasy Meetup Group


WITcon 2019 – Wellington – 21 August 2019

What

VUWWIT (Victoria University of Wellington Women in Tech) exists to create a space for women and gender diverse voices in STEM. We connect students to industry by running networking events and sharing job and internship opportunities. We also organise social events to build our community.

WITcon is a one-day student-led tech conference that brings students and industry together to discuss social and technical topics relating to STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Maths).

This conference was designed to give something to everyone. Anyone working in or around tech will have something to gain from WITcon, whether they are a developer, human resources person, student, tech enthusiast, lecturer, biologist, manager, data scientist, engineer, chemist, gamer, or intern.

WITcon is a great opportunity to hear and learn from interesting speakers and panellists, meet other people in the community, and enjoy a yummy lunch.

Tip: the lunch break and end-of-event drinks are the best time for students to approach industry to discuss available internships and grad roles, and vice versa!

When and Where

9:30am – 3pm
Wednesday, 21 August 2019

Memorial Theatre (SU MT228),
Victoria University of Wellington,
Kelburn,
Wellington

How Much

Earlybird: 1 – 7 July
$5 for students, $40 for industry

Standard: 8 July onwards
$10 for students, $50 for industry

More

WitCon 2019 website
Witcon 2019 Registration