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The Only Constant in Life is Change
In this issue
- Insights from our Executive Director
- Upcoming Events
- BioTechNZ News and Updates
- Member News
Insights from our Executive Director
“The Only Constant in Life is Change“. This seems increasingly relevant in the times we are living right now, both locally, nationally and globally. Every time I sit down to write the newsletter something else crosses my desk or a major change is happening around us, and to be honest at the moment it feels like we are all standing on wobble boards.
Our new Executive Council has been focused on enhancing member value, ensuring you receive maximum benefit from your membership while we deliver what matters most to you. This work will form the foundation of our strategy for 2025 and our three-year plan.
There is a lot going on with the Gene Technology Bill, the science system reform, and the disestablishment of Callaghan Innovation. BioTechNZ will play a bigger role to CONNECT, ADVANCE and PROMOTE the ecosystem, and ensure New Zealand’s biotech sector is positioned for growth, innovation, and global influence.
Upcoming Events
Keep an eye out for our events across Aotearoa as we CONNECT the BioTechNZ community.
What’s happening in Auckland
26 June | BioTechNZ, IIB and Bioscience Enterprise Networking Series – University of Auckland
Topic: Adapting or Declining: The New Era of Learning and Innovation.
Speaker: Hema Sridhar, Director of Programmes and Government Relations, Koi Tū Centre for Informed Futures.
Register here
Save these dates – details coming soon: 17 July, 22 August, 11 September and 27 November (End of Year Celebration).
What’s happening in Wellington
30 May | Welly Biotech ‘n’ Beers
Register here
Future dates: 26 June, 25 July, 28 August, 26 September and 30 October.
What’s happening in Christchurch
23 June | Navigating a changing world – Connecting for impact
Time: 4.45pm for a 5pm start.
Hosts: BiotechNZ, University of Canterbury, Biomolecular Interaction Centre, and ChristchurchNZ.
Join us for insights into the Bioeconomy PRO and a panel discussion with leading companies in bioprocessing who are transforming research into tangible products and solutions.
Register here
BioTechNZ News & Updates
PROMOTING the BioTechNZ Community Internationally
It’s very exciting that NZTE is working on the Boston BIO delegation with BioTechNZ, Brandon Capital and Bridgewest Ventures. You can register for activities happening ahead of the BIO International Convention here, including the networking reception in Boston where you can connect with industry leaders, investors, partners, academia and C-suite executives.
Important: If you haven’t registered already, please register all members of your company as we don’t have this information.
BioTechNZ will be present at the Global Innovation Hub on Tuesday, 17 June at 4pm. We’re developing content with members to showcase NZ, our clinical trials, collaboration, investment and human/animal health opportunities. If you have content you feel will add to the presentation, please email info@biotechnz.org.nz.
Thank you to all our member companies involved as a lot of organisation goes into this. For those who are not members this is an excellent time to join, as we begin working with NZTE for a NZinc stand in 2026 and we need all of you to have your say.
ADVANCING the BioTechNZ Community
We’re preparing two important surveys:
- Membership value
- Clinical Trials
Watch for these in your inbox. Please take time to complete them as your input will help us deliver greater value for your membership and communicate the right messages.
BioTechNZ Life Sciences Summit
Save the date: 10-11 March, 2026
Location: Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Planning has begun for the Life Sciences Summit, and we’re seeking fresh ideas to make it yet another unforgettable event. If you have suggestions for content, key topics, speakers or would like to sponsor please register your interest here. We welcome your input to help shape a dynamic and impactful summit for our sector.
Member News
Welcome to our new members this year, we look forward to featuring and engaging them in our ecosystem: Acclime New Zealand, Algavive Limited, Amerging Technologies Limited, Athfield Architects, Bontia Bio Limited, Decode Science Pty Limited, Instinct Lab NZ Ltd, Kode Biotech Group, Koru Biotech Solutions Limited, MP Biomedicals New Zealand, Ngaio Diagnostics and Prevar.
Remember to send us your good news so we can share with your fellow members.
Ngā mihi
Zahra Champion
Executive Director, BioTechNZ
Read full news here: The Only Constant in Life is Change
