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March 2025

Mar 19
Wednesday 19th March -
12:00 pm to 12:45 pm

Indigenous Tech in Education

Thanks to our friends at Te Hapori Matahiko who will be hosting Aroha Tekanawa (WIPCE 2025 Project Director / WIPCE International Council – Secretary/Treasurer), Shanon O’Connor (Board member of EdTech NZ) at their Indigenous Tech in Education  webinar.

Sharing insights on the importance of Indigenous education, how to get involved in the conference and how technology is being used to protect, preserve and develop Indigenous cultures.

WIPCE is the largest indigenous event of its kind and here in Aotearoa! RSVP below.

Location: Online

Cost: FREE if you are a member

Focus Areas:

  • Indigenous education
  • World Indigenous Peoples' Conference on Education (WIPCE)
  • Preserving Indigenous culture technologies

April 2025

Apr 02
Wednesday 2nd April -
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

SXSW Comes to Auckland

Experience the creativity, innovation, and energy of one of the world’s leading festivals, right here in Tāmaki Makaurau.

SXSW Sydney team will share insights and opportunities for New Zealand entrepreneurs, thought-leaders and businesses to participate at this year’s event. SXSW Sydney 2025 will be held from October 13 – 19th in and around Darling Harbour & Broadway.

Be part of the conversation shaping the future of startups, entrepreneurship, and culture across Aotearoa and beyond. Don’t miss out—connect, collaborate, and get inspired!

 

Location: GridAKL / John Lysaght Building auckland, new zealand

Cost:

Speakers:

  • Fenella Kernebone – Head of Programming (Conference)
  • Rita Yates – Startup Lead
  • Kate Bermingham – Partnerships Manager
Register

June 2025

Jun 24
Tuesday 24th June -
9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Electrify Aotearoa

Aotearoa’s most ambitious women founders are coming together at Electrify Aotearoa – are you? Presented by our friends at Ministry of Awesome, this is your shot to connect, learn, and level up alongside the best in the game. Join the 2-day event that supercharges NZ’s most ambitious Women Founders

24 & 25 June 2025 at St James Theatre in Wellington

See full speaker lineup here: Speakers – Electrify Aotearoa

Don’t miss out – grab your ticket today!

Location: St James Theatre | Wellington

Cost: Prices start from $249.00

Focus Areas:

  • Day 1: Practical and Interactive Workshops 12:30 pm - 7 pm
  • Day 2: Inspirational Speakers and Networking 8:00 am - 3:30 pm

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