Stay up to date with what’s on at Creative HQ

Here are the ways to stay connected with the startup and innovation ecosystem. Explore upcoming events, programmes and opportunities in Wellington and across Aotearoa.

High-School Build Jam

18 July

Working in teams, students will explore real-world issues including climate change, housing affordability, carbon, construction methods, circular economy and healthy homes. Through fast-paced design activities, collaborative thinking and creative making, participants will develop ideas for the future of housing and present their concepts at the end of the event.

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The Business Roadshow – Wellington Evening Networking & Leadership Workshop

23 July

Empower Her Community and Stelar Business Event have joined forces to create The Business Roadshow. A nationwide series of intimate, high-value events for women in business, rolling out across Aotearoa ahead of the Stelar Business Event in October. Each event is two focused hours, packed with real value, real connection and the kind of conversations where you’ll genuinely meet and get to know other brilliant women in business in your area.

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Mums in Tech: The Real Story

20 Aug

Join Wāhine Fuelled tech for an evening celebrating the women growing families, careers and businesses. This event is an opportunity to honour the amazing capabilities of mums in every kind of workplace. On the night you’ll be hearing from 3 incredible mums – they’ve not only grown their own families but have grown brand new businesses as well.

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BizFest 2026: Build Your Village

21 July

BizFest 2026 is Porirua’s annual business festival bringing together 300+ business owners, sole traders, entrepreneurs, and emerging founders for a day of practical learning, genuine connection, and collective growth. The festival features keynote speakers, interactive workshops led by local experts, structured networking sessions, and an exhibitor marketplace showcasing services and support for small businesses.

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Aurora Climate Tech Summit

30 July

Join us at the Aurora Climate Tech Summit — New Zealand’s largest annual forum for climate tech connection and a celebration of the Aurora Climate Lab’s founding teams. This event brings together founders, investors, industry buyers and policymakers to accelerate solutions, investment and partnerships across Aotearoa’s climate tech ecosystem.

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NZ Tech Expo

18 September

Get ready for one of New Zealand’s biggest tech events of the year. NZ Tech Expo will bring together 3,000 attendees, 80+ exhibitors and some of the country’s leading innovators for a day of future-focused conversations and connections. From founders and investors to developers and industry leaders, this is where Aotearoa’s tech ecosystem comes together to shape the next decade of Kiwi innovation. Creative HQ is proud to support the NZ Tech Expo as a founding infrastructure partner.

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