Discover the country that's innovating for a better world. Join us in Auckland for the official opening of the Techweek'18 Headline series
What's it all about?
Discover the country that's innovating for a better world. Join us in Auckland for the official opening of the Techweek'18 Headline series, the Good for the World Open Days, delivered in partnership with Trans Tasman Business Circle. You can choose to be part of the full two-day event in Auckland or select from one or more of the sessions within the programme individually - the choice is yours!Â
The first session is an introduction to the Upstarters — New Zealand’s leading innovators who are changing the way the way the world does business. This three-hour session is an entry point to New Zealand’s innovation ecosystem — discover its unique connectedness, its novel approach to doing business, and its driving force: solving global problems.
This session is followed by a customisable day and a half deep-dive into New Zealand technology and innovation; featuring optional panels, workshops and talks hosted by companies across Auckland on varied topics from AI to design-thinking, from blockchain to the future of work.
Speakers
He is also the founder of Aera, a New Zealand based charitable trust that invests in companies and causes tackling social issues in imaginative ways. Before this, he co-founded The B Team with Sir Richard Branson, a non-profit comprised of global leaders advancing better ways of doing business for people and planet.
Derek has helped found multiple digital media and technology companies, including The Hyperfactory, which launched six years before the iPhone was invented, and was among the first to help global brands navigate the mobile world. The company was acquired by Time Inc/Meredith Corporation in 2010, and shortly after, Derek was named in the 'Silicon Alley 100' most influential technology people in New York.
He is also the founding General Partner of Aera VC, on the board of Sky Television (NZX: SKT); an Adjunct Professor at AUT, was a formative member of the Air New Zealand Sustainability Advisory Panel (NZX:AIR); and a former New Zealand EY Young Entrepreneur of the Year.
As an aspiring astronaut with Virgin Galactic, Derek is hoping to rocket off to space in the coming years.
Mat is formally trained in Chemical and Materials Engineering and Biotechnology and has helped lead several of New Zealand’s most innovative technology companies. Prior to Dotterel, Mat was a member of the founding team at international biofuels leader, LanzaTech. Mat is also former R&D Operations Manager of BioConsortia New Zealand where he led field trials of novel microbial seed treatments.
He is also the founding Director of Level Two, New Zealand's leading deep technology innovation hub, where Dotterel is also based. Over the past two decades Level Two has seen over 30 start-up companies begin their journey and collectively raise over $500M in venture capital.
Peter led a team of engineers to develop the ĀTEA-1 rocket in 2009, a launch that saw Rocket Lab become the first private company in the Southern Hemisphere to reach space. In 2013 Peter established the Electron orbital launch programme to develop the world's first fully carbon-composite launch vehicle, powered by the world's first 3D printed, electric turbopump-fed rocket engine.
Peter played an instrumental role in establishing international treaties and legislation, which enabled orbital launch capability from New Zealand. He also oversaw the development of the first and only private orbital launch range on the globe, located on New Zealand's Mahia Peninsula.
Today, Peter has built a billion dollar company and leads a 200-strong team comprised of world class engineers and technicians across New Zealand and the United States. With its first successful orbital launch completed in January 2018 and many more to follow, Rocket Lab is driving the small satellite launch revolution.
The Prime Minister joined the New Zealand Labour Party at age 18 and entered New Zealand’s Parliament in 2008. Over her nine years as a representative she has been a strong advocate for children, women, and the right of every New Zealander to have meaningful work.
She became the MP for the Auckland electorate Mt Albert in early 2017, and the Leader of the Labour Party in August 2017. As well as Prime Minister, she holds the roles of Minister for National Security and Intelligence, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, and Minister for Child Poverty Reduction, an issue particularly close to her heart.
Vic was previously the Managing Director of Xero, NZ and New Markets, following executive roles at Chorus and Telecom New Zealand.
She has been an Independent Director on the Boards of a number of companies and organisations in the technology sector, including RedShield, Figure.NZ, Creative HQ and the Hi-Tech Trust.
Schedule
Begin your Techweek journey with an introduction to the Upstarters — New Zealand’s leading innovators who are changing the way the way the world does business. This three-hour session is an entry point to New Zealand’s innovation ecosystem — discover its unique connectedness, its novel approach to doing business, and its driving force: solving global problems.
Speakers include Peter Beck of Rocket Lab, Vic Crone of Callaghan Innovation, and Iain Hosie of Revolution Fibres with more to be announced.
Option 1: Connecting the Tasman to the World hosted at AUT
A discussion on the business case for an effective trans-Tasman Innovation Ecosystem – including specific initiatives to enhance collaboration between our communities of innovators. With speakers: David Thodey, Chair, CSIRO and Vic Crone, CEO, Callaghan Innovation
Option 2: YOUR SPACE, hosted by RUSH
The realities of evolving complexities require a new standard of innovation that is both collaborative and adaptive on a global scale. With strong collaboration, it’s the active translation of customer insights into meaningful design solutions that impact people’s lives. Hear from our panel of Design Thinking champions, on the importance of the integration of Design to build trust and stimulate inclusion.
Option 3: The Future of Urbanisation hosted by Beca
Explore the future of urbanisation: How technology can engage people in all aspects of creating and interacting with the (smart) infrastructure of the future. Keynote speakers and panelists will discuss:What innovation will have the greatest influence on cities in the coming decade? The Future Of Transport – Mobility as a Service (MaaS), how AI can interface with the travelling public to generate planning insights, how IoT can address a range of infrastructure, climate change, transit, utilities, and mobility challenges.
Option 1: Blockchain hosted by KPMG
As new technology cracks open the barriers to business where do you stop with innovation? Blockchain is reimagining trade barriers, dealing with provenance issues, and most importantly it is encouraging greater collaboration. This engaging and interactive session will go beyond the technical observations of what blockchain is - we’ll share how blockchain is being applied to business here in New Zealand and globally. Attendees will be sent a Blockchain pack electronically prior to the session to familiarise themselves with the technology so we can maximise our time together.
Option 2: AI | A force for good hosted by IBM
AI is helping people with disabilities, assisting doctors with cancer treatment plans, personalising student learning pathways, and tackling some of the world’s toughest challenges to improve outcomes and create positive change. We’ll start this IBM-hosted session by showcasing how Artificial Intelligence is a force for good, drawing on a range of Kiwi experts and entrepreneurs representing a variety of industries. They’ll present their own unique perspectives in a series of lightning talks and then join a panel discussion. Hosted by: IBM NZ Analytics & Artificial Intelligence Leader Isuru Fernando and External Relations Manager Shannon Thomas.
Option 3: Digital disruption in film and televison hosted by MinterEllisonRuddWatts
A panel discussion about how viewership patterns are changing and the impact of new technology on the entertainment business and beyond.
Included in your Good For The World Open Day ticket (morning /full tour)
At the networking session we will hear from:
- Derek Handley: Chief innovation officer at Human Ventures. Derek will be doing a keynote address about Innovation that's good for the world.
- Rod Oram will cover off a summary of the first day of the Good For The World Open Days
Registration is required and is selected when buying a ticket for the full tour or morning only session
Option 1: Tech Fusion | How AUT is shaping the future hosted by AUT
Find out how easy it is to connect and collaborate with Auckland University of Technology. Discover the latest research, innovations and talent we are producing and see how our entrepreneurs are contributing to NZ society. This session offers the chance to experience a mix of diverse academic research presentations, as well as an interactive showcase and networking session – a great opportunity to meet our researchers and talented students. You will learn about AUT’s initiatives beyond research and teaching - where ideas transform into commercial ventures, and you’ll also see how AUT is developing talent and fostering the leaders of tomorrow.
Option 2: Kiwitech hosted by O'Halloran at B:Hive
O'Halloran North Shore, chartered accountants and advisers to tech, are pleased to provide our local and International guests an opportunity to cross The Harbour Bridge and enjoy some breathtaking views before joining us us at the B:Hive, a state of the art conference facility and shared workspace where we have brought together some of the best Kiwi tech stories from across the nation to share their experiences and to help inspire the next wave of success stories.
Option 1: New approaches in dealing with security of critical infrastructure
The definition of critical infrastructure is expanding as more areas in our daily lives and business depend on technology. A discussion on where we can fill protection gaps and new technologies, policy and approaches.
Option 2: From pencils to pixels - New Zealand's digital education challenge
A discussion on raising capability and the development of new skills in our schools through digital education in order to create a New Zealand economy based upon the industries where there is the most opportunity, scale and potential for success.
Option 3: Future of Data Workstream - CANCELLED
Option 4: TECHquality: Women at the forefront of Technology
A forum for notable woman at the forefront of innovation to share their professional stories and personal insights.
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