14 DAYS OF FRESH IDEAS AND INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS
From 26 August to 9 September Tauranga will come alive with a range of events, that will push boundaries and break the mould.
Hear from game-changing founders, revolutionary business leaders and cutting-edge marine scientists. Engage with international chefs, social entrepreneurs and high-performance athletes.
Connect with local and national innovation heroes, as well as experts from Adidas, Hootsuite, Weta Workshop, Air New Zealand and more. Join the conversation as we tackle everything from arts and culture, to sport and marine science, to engineering and technology. You’re invited!
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DIP YOUR TOES OR DEEP DIVE IN TO TAURANGA’S INNOVATION COMMUNITY
Just beginning to learn about innovation? These events will help you gain a greater understanding of the ‘i’ word.
Keen to get more involved in the space? Improve your skills with one of our hands-on experiences.
Are you an experienced innovator? Upskill at one of our industry-specific events.
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A Groundswell of Greatness: 10 Reasons why Groundswell 2018 Rocked
Reason 1: 4500 hit 40+ events, with 90% of people surveyed said they felt it offered a fresh perspective around innovation. From 27 August to 2 [...]
Top Innovation Tips from NZ’s leading Robotics Expert
Innovation Tips from Alistair Scarff Now in its ninth year - the YiA Innovation Forum was one of the cornerstone event of Groundswell [...]
5 Lessons from NZ’s Leading Social Enterprises
5 key lessons on how to start, and sustain a social enterprise in New Zealand "The Social Innovation Opportunity for Tauranga' was our hero event [...]
2018 KEY SPEAKERS
2018 drew experience from international experts from Tesla, ANZ and Air NZ as well as local heroes Good Buzz, Ubco and Tauranga City Council.
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