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NZTech Inform: Techweek25 is next week!

Kia ora,

We are on the final countdown to Techweek25 and we can’t wait to see you throughout the country next week. Today, we’re excited to reveal our speaker line-up for the Global Growth Playbook – an exclusive Techweek25 event hosted by New Zealand Trade & Enterprise. Join us on Friday 23 May in Wellington. Hear first-hand from four industry leaders who’ve scaled their businesses internationally:

✨ Alliv Samson, CGO & Co-Founder, Kami
✨ Alex Black, CEO, ADInstruments
✨ Matt Hayter, President & CPO, Projectworks
✨ Regan Whitehead, COO, Tapi

Expect unfiltered stories, real-world insights, and practical breakout sessions covering everything from securing product-market fit to managing global teams. This is your opportunity to learn, connect and get ready to take your tech global.

👀 Reimagining our science system

📍 Microsoft, Auckland | 🕒 Thursday 22 May, 9am-10:30am

New Zealand’s science system is being reformed, but what does this mean for Aotearoa’s tech sector? Join us on Thursday 22 May in Auckland to learn more about its impact and opportunities.

⚡ Harnessing AI to shape our future

In 2025, AI is more than a buzzword, it’s reshaping every sector and redefining how we live, work and innovate. At Techweek25, AI takes centre stage with a powerful lineup of events exploring both the opportunities and challenges of this rapidly evolving technology.

Whether you’re leading a team, launching a startup, or exploring new career paths, these events are designed to inform, inspire, and connect.

Techweek25 is your opportunity to engage with AI in a meaningful, practical way – don’t miss it.

🌍 Celebrating Techweek across the motu

Techweek25 is truly a national celebration, with events happening in every corner of Aotearoa. This year, we’re proud to spotlight events that connect, inspire and demonstrate how technology is driving a better tomorrow for all New Zealanders.

From a student robotics challenge in Tauranga to launching rockets in Dunedindigital inclusion in Whanganui, and regional exporter showcases in Christchurch and innovation in Waikato, there’s something for everyone!

This week, we’re supporting Privacy Week 2025, hosted by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner. With 22 free webinars, the programme is designed to help shift privacy beyond compliance to a strategic advantage.

This year’s theme, Privacy on Purpose, offers timely insights on the biggest privacy challenges and opportunities facing Aotearoa today. Learn more.

Ngā mihi nui,
Graeme Muller
CEO
NZTech


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