Pasifika Talanoa

Celebrating pacific innovation and entrepreneurship. All welcome – refreshments provided!

Join this University of Auckland event, brought to you by CIE's Velocity programme, and be inspired by the journeys of Pacific innovators and entrepreneurs who are making a difference in the world through embracing and creating opportunities. The Talanoa offers a unique opportunity to hear how values, heritage, and culture have shaped these leaders’ paths while highlighting the cultural significance of innovation.

Guest speakers:

Joanna Bourke – Founder of CocoNew and creator of CocoRISE

Lesieli Oliver – Founder of Lālanga and Director of NIUTech

Nora Swann – Director of Pacific Fusion Fashion Show Ltd and creative entrepreneur

Saia Latu – Founder of TROW Group

Please feel free to extend this invitation to others in the wider community.
All welcome – refreshments provided.

About the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship:

The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship provides a world of opportunity to participants so that they can stand out and create value through innovative careers and start-up creation.

CIE is New Zealand’s leading University entrepreneurship centre, winning 14 international awards since 2020.