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April to July New Zealand Innovation event updates 2016

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There are some great innovation events coming up over the next few months. This list includes KiwiNet events, partner events, and some we thought might interest you. If you would like to view a broader range of innovation events in New Zealand, please go to our Innovation Calendar.

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MAY
4-6

Creative to Commercial - Disruption & Opportunities

Sydney
Event Type: Conference
Audience: Commercialisation Professionals

Join us in Sydney at Aerial - UTS for the major event in the 2016 LESANZ calendar. The 2016 committee have selected this exciting precinct to match the theme and expose delegates to a new and creative aspect on the outskirts of the Sydney CBD.
MAY
17

KCA National Accelerator Demo Day

Sydney
Event Type: Conference
Audience: Entrepreneurs, Researchers, Commercialisation Professionals

The inaugural KCA Accelerator Demo Day will bring together young entrepreneurs from around the nation to showcase some of the best and brightest ideas incubating within Australian public sector research accelerator programs. This will be a unique opportunity for both young entrepreneurs, corporates and investors to come together and learn more about what each has to offer, exchange ideas and build relationships.
MAY
20

NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2016

Auckland
Event Type: Awards
Audience: Tech-Transfer Professionals, Researchers, Commercialisation Professionals, Business People

Join the New Zealand Technology Industry Association for the 2016 Hi-Tech Awards Gala Dinner held at the ANZ Viaduct Events Centre.

For more information on attending email info@hitech.org.nz
MAY
26

GoGlobal 2016

Auckland

Event type: Conference
Audience: Commercialisation Professionals, Researchers, Entrepreneurs, Businesses

Kiwi exporting champions share secrets to success at Go Global. The high-value line up of speakers at ExportNZ’s Go Global conference share their tips and insights into how to succeed in international markets.

MAY/JUNE
31-2

EMEX 2016

Auckland
Event Type: Tradeshow
Audience: Businesses

Emex is New Zealand’s premier trade show for the manufacturing, engineering, machinery, electronics and technology industries.
JUNE
15-18

Fieldays

Hamilton
Event Type: Public Event
Audience: General Interest

The first Fieldays events were held at the Te Rapa Racecourse with the event rapidly outgrowing the venue due to its immediate success. Fieldays' home site at Mystery Creek was purchased in 1970, financed by a 100% mortgage secured against the organising committee's personal assets and farms, such was their belief in the event. 

Through this passionate group of volunteers, some of whom are still involved today, Fieldays’ home at Mystery Creek was created and developed into what is now the home of the largest agribusiness expo in the Southern Hemisphere.
JUNE
22

KiwiNet Investment Committee

Wellington
Event Type: Investment Committee
Audience: Commercialisation Professionals, Researchers

As a member of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Commercialisation Partner Network, KiwiNet administers PreSeed investment. PreSeed funding is used to turn science discoveries into commercially viable products and services.
JUNE
30

KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards

Auckland
Event Type: Awards
Audience: Tech-Transfer Professionals, Researchers, Commercialisation Professionals, Business People, General Interest

The KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards is New Zealand’s premier event celebrating the achievements of individuals, teams and organisations actively commercialising publicly funded research.
JULY
7-8

GetFunded!

Wellington
Event Type: Workshop
Audience: Commercialisation Professionals, Researchers, Tech-Transfer Professionals

Over two days, you will experience highs, mentor-ship, twists, pressure, and comradeship that allows for deeper insights when marshalling an idea into shape. Be better prepared when communicating your science ideas for investment, be that Industry or MBIE. You'll work with the very best mentors who are ready to help you get the most out of your ideas.

Bring a science idea, and watch it soar!

MAY
11

KiwiNet Investment Committee

Christchurch

Event Type: Investment Committee
Audience: Commercialisation Professionals, Researchers

As a member of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Commercialisation Partner Network, KiwiNet administers PreSeed investment. PreSeed funding is used to turn science discoveries into commercially viable products and services.
MAY
19

NZBIO 2016 Autumn Reception

Auckland
Event Type: Conference
Audience: Commercialisation Professionals, Researchers

Join NZBIO during Auckland Tech Week for their Autumn Networking Reception.

NZBIO is proud to be hosting Brian Ward, CEO of Aroa Biosurgery, winners of the 2015 NZBIO Company of the Year Award. Aroa Biosurgery was started 8 years ago following a study at Otago University and now employs 60 people, has an active development programme and manufactures and sells the fastest growing active wound care product in the US. The event will run from 5pm - 7pm with drinks and canapés, a presentation and networking.

To register, email operations@nzbio.org.nz
MAY
25-26

Asia-Pacific Conference 2016

Sydney
Event Type: Conference
Audience: Researchers

Now in its 16th year, the Asia-Pacific Conference continues to bring together biometric users from key government agencies, commercial organisations and technology providers to share ideas, discuss the opportunities biometrics offer and implementation challenges.Whether your objectives are to find out future trends, learn about latest technologies and applications, or gather strategic and technical information, this annual event presents an unparalleled opportunity to meet with the experts in their field.
MAY
31

Shaping the Future; SBN Event Series - Social Impact

Auckland
Event type: Workshop
Audience: Business People, Commercialisation Professionals

Come along to this inspiring and practical event to learn how you can utilise your business as a force for change in the communities in which you operate – and stay ahead of the competition as a result.
JUNE
8-9

2016 CIO Summit

Auckland
Event Type: Conference
Audience: Tech-Transfer Professionals, Business People

The role of the CIO is changing from being the traditional technology manager to becoming a true business innovator. This transition requires a deeper dialogue and understanding between CIO's and executive teams. We believe the CIO Summit will provide a valuable platform to facilitate this dialogue.
JUNE
21-22

Healthcare Congress '16

Auckland
Event Type: Conference
Audience: Researchers, Tech Transfer Professionals, Commercialisation Professionals

All of the changes we are witnessing – be they technological, commercial or regulatory – demand that we approach solutions in a collaborative and constructive way. The NZ Healthcare Congress is an opportunity for you to become engaged, contribute to open
panel discussions and be a part of forming the future direction of technology being used to enable healthcare delivery.
JUNE
22-23

GetFunded!

Christchurch
Event Type: Workshop
Audience: Commercialisation Professionals, Researchers, Tech-Transfer Professionals

Over two days, you will experience highs, mentor-ship, twists, pressure, and comradeship that allows for deeper insights when marshalling an idea into shape. Be better prepared when communicating your science ideas for investment, be that Industry or MBIE. You'll work with the very best mentors who are ready to help you get the most out of your ideas.

Bring a science idea, and watch it soar!
JULY
4-8

MINZ 2016

Wellington
Event Type: Conference
Audience: Academics, Post Graduates

MINZ events are exciting and dynamic forums where academics and researchers can apply their expert knowledge in the mathematical, physical and engineering sciences to help solve real world problems.
JULY
10-13

SCICON16: New Zealand Science Educator's Conference

Lower Hutt
Event Type: Workshop
Audience: Researchers, General Interest

In 2016 SciCon breaks new ground! We will step outside the usual university/school grounds to explore science in action in the Hutt Valley. Hutt City boasts the highest proportion of practising scientists per capita of any New Zealand city/area. Join us at SciCon2016 to swap insights and resources with fellow science educators from across all subject areas and sectors. The programme will feature events and opportunities for all, with special items for our primary colleagues and a rich Earth and space science strand woven throughout.
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