7 DAYS OF FRESH IDEAS AND INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS
From 27 August to 2 September, Tauranga came 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. We engaged with international leaders and experts from Tesla, Google, IBM, ANZ,
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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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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 [...]
We asked one of last year’s participants to tell us what to expect from the Design the City Experiment
Last year my life changed forever. Ok, so that might be a slight overstatement, but it was pretty amazing. I applied for and completed [...]
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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