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7 DAYS OF FRESH IDEAS AND INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS
From 27 August to 2 September, Tauranga will come alive with a range of events, showcasing how our people and organisations are leading the way through innovation. Electric bikes, sustainable textiles, robotics, horticulture technology, and how to power an island. Engage with international leaders and experts from Tesla, Google, IBM, ANZ, Air New Zealand and more. From arts and culture, to science and technology, there’s something for everyone.
YiA Innovation Forum: Screens, Machines and Virtual Reality Dreams
Want to know what it’s like to be a professional robot builder? Or spend your days at Google dreaming up virtual reality field trips for kids? Or design a computer game that captures the world’s imagination?
Come to his years future-focused YiA Innovation Forum to find out. This year’s event features legendary innovators who have paved the way at Google, PlayStation, Maori TV and more.
When: Thurs 30 Aug, 7am – 9:30am
Venue: Classic Flyers, 8 Jean Batten Drive, Mt Maunganui 3116
Cost: From $50 including breakfast
7 DAYS OF LOCAL INSPIRATION, FRESH IDEAS AND INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS
Venue: Basestation
Cost: From $50
An epic weekend of innovation, inspiration and opportunity! Form your own team and with the help of experienced mentors, learn how to launch a business, in 54 hours. Startup Weekend-ers are part of a global network of over 45,000 Startup Weekend alumni. Every participant, organiser, facilitator, sponsor, mentor and judge is involved in sharing the mission to inspire, educate and empower individuals, teams and communities to solve problems and succeed together.
Venue: M Block, Windermere Campus, Toi Ohomai
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RHUBARB Innovation Summit is a one-day business and technology event for c-suite leaders and their teams. The inaugural summit is themed ‘Transformational Technologies’, and aims to challenge thinking, create curiosity and engage leaders in how to transform their business through digital technology. Expect to traverse from customer experience and supply chain management, to circular economy, security, IoT, AI, distributed ledgers and AR.
Venue: Venture Centre
Cost: $25
Unpack social innovation and its potential to transform our communities with experts. Hear from inspiring speakers using innovative approaches to tackle tough issues and deliver positive social change.
Get stuck in over lunch by learning how to get started building an idea to deliver social change or how you can support those on their journey.
KEY SPEAKERS
See Suan at the 2018 YiA Innovation Forum: Screens, Machines and Virtual Reality Dreams
See Maru at Ko Maui Hangarau!
See Cleve at Race To The Future
See Liz and the RHUBARB Innovation Summit
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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