Hamilton - March 3rd 2020
An opportunity to come together to share knowledge and insights, to learn, connect and forge new relationships as well as have some fun!
TechFest—Waikato’s Festival of Technology and Innovation
Free entry!
On 3 March 2020, TechFest kicked off the technology and innovation calendar for the Waikato bringing together technology leaders, business, students and the wider community from around the Waikato and New Zealand to see, touch and experience innovative technology products and solutions.
TechFest celebrates the regions technology sector strength and supports the building of networks and opportunities to continue to build on this strength with upcoming talent, businesses that are confident and capable of undertaking their own digital journey, a thriving innovation ecosystem, access to capital for growth, and an overall approach that fosters inclusion in underpinning economic growth and community wellbeing.
Website building competition
Does a local business, club or organisation, or anybody else you know need a new website?
Be in to win a 12 month Rocketspark subscription by designing a home page for your chosen organisation using Rocketspark's website builder.
There are also prizes for category winning schools!
Entries close 5pm 1 May.
Key objectives of TechFest
Inspire
Enable attendees to access knowledge, experience and insights from leaders operating at the forefront of technology locally and globally.
Connect
Support the creation of networks between the local technology sector, business, education providers and the wider community.
Share knowledge
Support digital inclusion and for people to future-proof their businesses and their lives.
Build capacity
Create opportunities that will help stimulate greater growth and innovation in the technology sector and business community.
2020 numbers
35+
Speakers
45+
Exhibitors
1000+
Attendees
4/5
Attendee rating from survey
300,000+
Impressions on social media
Partner and Sponsor feedback
Attendee feedback
STEM Schools Experience
Important dates for 2021
If you interested in exhibiting at TechFest 2021 please get in touch.
June 2020
Exhibitor applications open
September 2020
Deadline for exhibitor bookings
October 2020
Promotion kicks off
March 2020
TechFest 2021