Tag: Weekday

Wāhine in Tech Wellington – Wellington – 15 May 2018

What

First meeting for Wāhine in Tech (WIT) Wellington. The goal of this meeting is to get to know each other and gather ideas and topics for future events and activities for 2018. The outcomes we wish to create a culture of success for women in the tech industry.

This is event is to support humans, who identify as women, female, girl or non-binary. Men are also welcome, but we are focused on women and non-binary folk. Please familiarise yourself with our code of conduct

When and Where

Rabid Tech HQ
2/50 The Terrace, Wellington

5:30 – 6:00 – Arrive and mingle over drinks and nibbles*
6:00 – 7:00 – meeting
7:00 – 7:30 – Post chat tidy up and go on with our lives 🙂
*Drinks and Nibbles as well as hosting the event is provided by Rabid Technologies. (http://rabid.co.nz)

How Much

Free. Please RSVP as spaces are limited. Join Wāhine in Tech (WIT) Wellington meetup.

More

https://www.meetup.com/Wahine-in-Tech-Wellington/events/250510052/

The Magnificent Mahuki Tech Tour of Te Papa – Wellington – 19-27 May

What

Exclusively for Techweek, Te Papa and Mahuki are opening the doors to explore the digital technology, past, present and future in the museum. The Mahuki team will be taking groups of 15 people through front-of-house and back-of-house in the museum looking at all things tech in Te Papa!

Talk tech-turkey with graduates from Te Papa’s Innovation Hub, Mahuki, and interact with their ground-breaking exhibition technology. You will be exploring the Museum through a tech lens, seeing our oldest, newest and up-and-coming digital interactives. Our Mahuki team will talk through their favourite exhibition technology and the ideas behind their conception. You will also be seeing the Innovation Hub in back-of-house Te Papa.

When and Where

19 May 2018 – 26 May 2018
10:30am or 2:30pm
Te Papa, 55 Cable St, Te Aro, Wellington

How Much

$16.35

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TechWeek Page

NZ Institute of Surveyors Conference – Nelson – 17-19th May

What

The Surveying and Spatial profession aspires to build a better world for future generations. We are ambitious and experiencing profound and diverse changes in data capture and utilisation, and this is what we do. Showcasing projects and connecting members with the skills they need is what this conference is about.

Ambitious – We look at the big environmental picture and strive to make the world a better place while applying best practice.

Diverse – Our strength is in skills covering many sectors, crossing boundaries from traditional to cutting edge spatial aspects of technology advancement.

Connected – Deeply connected through spatial information, grounded through measurement of land and ownership by people.

Where and When

17-19th May 2018
Rutherford Hotel – 27 Nile St W, Nelson, 701

How Much

$845
$150
$995
Day registration available

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The 129th NZIS Conference 2018

Space & Science Festival – Carterton – 5 May (plus others)

What

Space & Science Festival, is a mix of spectacular science displays, science talks and hands-on classroom activities – all created by a group of volunteer parents, teachers, scientists, engineers and technologists. Our focus is on making science accessible, and providing fun experiences that encourage young minds and nurture their interest in a wide range of STEM activities.

When and Where

Greytown: 5 May 12pm – 4pm
Carterton: 5 May 6pm – 8pm
Onslow: 19 May 6pm -10pm
Onslow: 26 May  12pm -4pm

How Much

$10 Entry

More

The Space and Science Festival Website

 

 

The Digital Workplace Conference – Auckland – 1-2 May 2018

What

This is the 10th year for The Digital Workplace Conference (previously the SharePoint Conference) in New Zealand. We continue to grow and develop the services we offer, supported always by our innovative sponsors and professional international and local speakers

When and Where

1-2 May 2018
Cordis Hotel (was the Langham), Symonds Street, Auckland

How much

Two Days: $1050 +GST
One Day: $550 + GST

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Website

 

 

Rocket Lab Update – Gisbourne – 22 May 2018

What

Learn more about Rocket Lab and what it’s like to remove the barriers to commercial space by providing frequent launch opportunities to low Earth orbit from our small corner of the World.

When and Where

Tue 22 May 5:30 — 8pm
Waikanae Surf Club, 285 Grey Street, Gisborne, New Zealand

How much

Free

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Information and registration
Part of Techweek

 

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

More

Techweek Page
ShadowTech Information Page
Part of Techweek 2018

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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Information, Schedule and Registration
Part of Techweek 2018

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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Event Page
Part of TechWeek 2018

 

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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Conference Page
Full Schedule
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