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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.
Governance for Growth
20 April
Angel Association New Zealand, Callaghan Innovation and CreativeHQ invite you to join our Governance for Growth workshop. During this session, our experts Debra Hall, Greg Sitters, along with a local directors ‘fireside chat’ will take you through the intricacies of governance.
NZ Tech Rally × Summer of Tech: Growing junior tech talent in the age of AI
23 April
Join NZ Tech Rally and Summer of Tech for an inspiring evening as they bring together diverse industry voices from Aotearoa for a panel discussion on how to grow and support junior tech talent in the age of AI.
Wāhine Fuelled Tech
30 April
Join Wāhine Fuelled Tech as they partner with Powrsuit for a networking event in Wellington. Connect with women and under-represented groups in tech, build your confidence and grow your network in a relaxed setting with great kai and drinks.
Movac Growth Jam Epic Fails Edition
21 May
Creative HQ and Movac bring you Wellington’s headline event for TechWeek26! Growth Jam is a fast-paced, structured yet informal event, with rapid-fire storytelling, open Q&A and plenty of time to connect with peers. This year’s theme: “Epic Fails”.
Climate Festival Pōneke 2026
18 April – 9 May
Get ready for the Climate Festival Pōneke. Nearly a month of events, activations, and creative climate solutions designed to accelerate climate action across Wellington, including our Aurora Climate Lab launch.
Policy, technology and finance: Signals from the edge
22 April
Join us for a conversation about what changes in the finance and technology landscape may mean for policy thinking. Creative HQ and the Policy Project (DPMC), with support from FinTechNZ, are convening a 90 min facilitated conversation for policy professionals across NZ government.
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