TechFest 2020 will provide businesses and the wider community with a platform to inspire, connect, share knowledge and build capacity, where those seeking that next innovation will be surrounded by choice, and solution providers will have the opportunity to flaunt their wares to a room full of potential collaborators, partners and influential decision makers.

This event registration is for attendance to the Exhibition space only.

For information on and registration for other sessions running throughout the day as part of the overall TechFest programme visit www.techfest.nz

There is something for everyone -

• Internet of Things and sensor technology
• Cloud solutions
• Robotics
• Security
• Websites and software development
• Smart cities
• Digital banking
• Smart homes
• and more!

There are interactive displays and entry to the Exhibition space is free.

Check out who is exhibiting.

There are workshops and seminars on cybersecurity, digital marketing, productivity tools, data analytics and visualisation, using #tech for good, website basics and building your own website.

NZ Story is also running a session on crafting your NZ Story, there is a Fintech panel discussion on the future of payments innovation in New Zealand, and Callaghan Innovation will be showcasing their services.

Speakers across the day include -

• Vic Crone, CEO at Callaghan Innovation
• Eli Smit, Founder at the Ground Breaking Podcast
• Ian Musson, Business Manager - Maori Economy at Callaghan Innovation
• Greg Johnston, CEO - Manta5
• Quentin Weber, Owner - Unbound Digital Marketing
• Jason Herbert, Business Development Manager - Mint Innovation
• Steve Wiggins, CEO - Payments NZ Ltd
• Gerard Creamer, Head of Payments - Trade Me
• Megan Simons, Director - Merchants, Acquiring & Acceptance - Mastercard
• Paul Pritchard, Group Chief Operating Officer - Overdose
• and More!

Plus a STEM Schools Experience open to school aged children from around the region.

#TechFest2020 celebrates the regions technology sector strength and supports the building of networks and opportunities to continue to build on this strength with upcoming talent, businesses that are confident and capable of undertaking their own digital journey, a thriving innovation ecosystem, access to capital for growth, and an overall approach that fosters inclusion in underpinning economic growth and community well-being.

Hosted by CultivateIT in partnership with Te Waka