Events Calendar
IT Events in Palmerston North and the wider Manawatū. We aggregate a number of calendars: meetups, local ITP events, NZTech, and other tech related events we hear about from time to time.
Upcoming Events
September 2023
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24 | 25 | 26 | 27 Palmerston North Crypto Currency Meet Up | 28 Massey PhD Student Research Showcase | 29 | 30 |
October 2023
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8 | 9 | 10 Manawatu Software Quality Assurance Meetup - Tuesday 10th October 2023. | 11 | 12 Breakfast at Hope Cafe | 13 | 14 |
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22 | 23 | 24 Product Leadership 101 | 25 Palmerston North Crypto Currency Meet Up | 26 Save the date! - Topic coming soon Mega Meetup Mega Meetup Mega Meetup Mega Meetup Mega Meetup Mega Meetup Mega Meetup Mega Meetup | 27 | 28 |
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November 2023
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5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 Interns, Career development and more: Paula from UCOL | 10 | 11 |
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19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 Shumin on Security + UCOL on learning opportunities | 24 | 25 |
26 | 27 | 28 | 29 Palmerston North Crypto Currency Meet Up | 30 |
December 2023
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10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 Breakfast at Hope Cafe | 15 | 16 |
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24 | 25 | 26 | 27 Palmerston North Crypto Currency Meet Up | 28 | 29 | 30 |
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Palmerston North Crypto Currency Meet Up
Palmerston North Cryptocurrency Meetup
27 Sep 2023, Wednesday 5:00 PM. RSVP
The Cobb Hotel Palmerston North, 528 Main Street, Palmerston North
Come and join us for the Palmerston North cryptocurrency community meetup, hosted in collaboration with Cryptocurrency NZ. Cryptocurrencies have become a common conversation topic over the past few years so if you're interested in this new technology and the disruption it's been causing across almost every industry, come join us on the last Wednesday of each month! This is an informal meetup where like-minded people come together to chat about the latest news, ideas, tech and developments in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. Whether you're an investor, holder, trader, developer, miner, hacktivist or just getting started, anyone interested in the future of money is welcome - no prior knowledge is required! We look forward to seeing you there for a bite to eat and a couple of drinks! PS. Join the official Cryptocurrency NZ Discord to stay in the loop with future events. [https://cryptocurrency.org.nz/discord/](https://cryptocurrency.org.nz/discord/)
Massey PhD Student Research Showcase
Palmerston North Software Developers
28 Sep 2023, Thursday 5:30 PM. RSVP
Objective Corporation - Palmerston North Office, 17 - 23 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North
Negar will present her research on "flaky tests"Amjed is also researching in this areaAnother of his research students has a project on the security of Copilot code. This will be done via video call or prerecorded video.Bring your questions about study and research opportunities at Massey Thanks to Objective for hosting and sponsoring pizza. Please RSVP so we know how much pizza to buy. We usually walk to Aquaba or Brew Union around 6:30-7pm for the social half of the meeting.
Manawatu Software Quality Assurance Meetup - Tuesday 10th October 2023.
Manawatū Software Quality Assurance Meetup
10 Oct 2023, Tuesday 4:30 PM. RSVP
Hope Kitchen Cafe, 156 The Square, Palmerston North
Spring is just around the corner and so is our next Manawatu Software Quality Assurance Meetup – set for **Tuesday 10th October 2023**. Our venue is the same as always – [Hope Kitchen Café](https://www.hopevineyard.nz/cafe/) on The Square.We are using EventBrite again to manage our registration – please sign up at [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/manawatu-test-professionals-meetup-tickets-708096845727](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/manawatu-test-professionals-meetup-tickets-708096845727) so we know how many for room size and catering.Same event format – 4:30pm to 5pm registration, 5pm to 6pm presentations, 6pm to 7pm drinks and nibbles to finish.We are looking for presenters so if you have a topic that you are keen to talk about – please let me know via email and we can chat.Otherwise – get registering and we will see you on the 10th October – Tuesday ?.
Breakfast at Hope Cafe
Manawatū IT Professionals
12 Oct 2023, Thursday 7:30 AM. RSVP
156 The Square, Palmerston North
Regular meetup breakfast Hope Cafe asked if you could pre-order your breakfast [https://www.hopevineyard.nz/cafe](https://www.hopevineyard.nz/cafe/) so they can prepare ahead.Please mark yourself as attending here on meetup.com as well. The Cafe opens specially for this and needs a minimum of 4 people.
Product Leadership 101
Manawatū Product Leaders
24 Oct 2023, Tuesday 5:00 PM. RSVP
* What is Product Leadership? * What is the difference between a Product Manager and a Product Owner?* What value can Product Leaders add to an organisation? Join veteran Product Leader and new Manawatū resident Liam O'Neill to hear his answers to these questions and more. Liam will provide a 15-20 min presentation on Product Leadership 101 and then facilitate a group discussion to cover off any outstanding questions. Venue will be announced soon.
Palmerston North Crypto Currency Meet Up
Palmerston North Cryptocurrency Meetup
25 Oct 2023, Wednesday 5:00 PM. RSVP
The Cobb Hotel Palmerston North, 528 Main Street, Palmerston North
Come and join us for the Palmerston North cryptocurrency community meetup, hosted in collaboration with Cryptocurrency NZ. Cryptocurrencies have become a common conversation topic over the past few years so if you're interested in this new technology and the disruption it's been causing across almost every industry, come join us on the last Wednesday of each month! This is an informal meetup where like-minded people come together to chat about the latest news, ideas, tech and developments in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. Whether you're an investor, holder, trader, developer, miner, hacktivist or just getting started, anyone interested in the future of money is welcome - no prior knowledge is required! We look forward to seeing you there for a bite to eat and a couple of drinks! PS. Join the official Cryptocurrency NZ Discord to stay in the loop with future events. [https://cryptocurrency.org.nz/discord/](https://cryptocurrency.org.nz/discord/)
Save the date! - Topic coming soon
JuniorTech Palmerston North
26 Oct 2023, Thursday 7:30 AM. RSVP
Save the date! - Topic coming soon ?
Mega Meetup
JuniorTech Palmerston North
26 Oct 2023, Thursday 5:30 PM. RSVP
Victory Venue, 20 Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North
Heya! We are all getting together ??????!! Join us for a Mega Meetup where people from different tech backgrounds and levels will be gathering - a perfect opportunity to network and learn from others. There will be FOOD! Additionally, amazing speakers are coming and there will be an Employment Corner where you can talk to employers. Bring your 1 page CV. Sounds good? See you there RSVP via Humanitix: [https://events.humanitix.com/mega-meetup](https://events.humanitix.com/mega-meetup)
Mega Meetup
Manawatu Tech CEOs
26 Oct 2023, Thursday 5:30 PM. RSVP
Victory Venue, 20 Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North
Bringing the local tech community together**RSVP on Humanitix** [https://events.humanitix.com/mega-meetup](https://events.humanitix.com/mega-meetup)
Mega Meetup
Manawatū IT Professionals
26 Oct 2023, Thursday 5:30 PM. RSVP
Victory Venue, 20 Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North
Bringing the local tech community togetherRSVP on Humanitx [https://events.humanitix.com/mega-meetup](https://events.humanitix.com/mega-meetup)
Mega Meetup
Manawatū Product Leaders
26 Oct 2023, Thursday 5:30 PM. RSVP
Victory Venue, 20 Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North
RSVP at humanitix [https://events.humanitix.com/mega-meetup](https://events.humanitix.com/mega-meetup)
Mega Meetup
Manawatū SFIA Users Group
26 Oct 2023, Thursday 5:30 PM. RSVP
Victory Venue, 20 Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North
Bringing the local tech community together**RSVP on Humanitx** [https://events.humanitix.com/mega-meetup](https://events.humanitix.com/mega-meetup)
Mega Meetup
Manawatū Software Quality Assurance Meetup
26 Oct 2023, Thursday 5:30 PM. RSVP
Victory Venue, 20 Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North
Bringing the local tech community together**RSVP on Humanitx** [https://events.humanitix.com/mega-meetup](https://events.humanitix.com/mega-meetup)
Mega Meetup
Palmerston North Business Analysts Meetup
26 Oct 2023, Thursday 5:30 PM. RSVP
Victory Venue, 20 Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North
Bringing together the tech community in the region. Please RSVP here: [https://events.humanitix.com/mega-meetup](https://events.humanitix.com/mega-meetup)
Mega Meetup
Palmerston North Software Developers
26 Oct 2023, Thursday 5:30 PM. RSVP
Victory Venue, 20 Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North
RSVP on Humanitx [https://events.humanitix.com/mega-meetup](https://events.humanitix.com/mega-meetup) Bringing together the tech community in the region.
Interns, Career development and more: Paula from UCOL
Manawatū IT Professionals
9 Nov 2023, Thursday 7:30 AM. RSVP
156 The Square, Palmerston North
Paula (and maybe Sherryn) will brief us on the "state of interns" for the rest of this year and early next. Also bring your questions about professional development options. They have a range of courses you can cherry pick to top up your skills if you feel the need. Hope Cafe asked if you could pre-order your breakfast [https://www.hopevineyard.nz/cafe](https://www.hopevineyard.nz/cafe/) so they can prepare ahead. Please mark yourself as attending here on meetup.com as well. The Cafe opens specially for this and needs a minimum of 4 people.
Shumin on Security + UCOL on learning opportunities
Palmerston North Software Developers
23 Nov 2023, Thursday 5:30 PM. RSVP
Objective Corporation - Palmerston North Office, 17 - 23 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North
Shumin from FMG will talk about her **Journey Into Cyber Security**: "I once found Cyber Security daunting and had been avoiding it for quite some time. In this presentation, I'll tell you about my journey of delving into the world of Cyber Security, sharing my backstory, learning methods, the tools I've used, and the valuable lessons I've acquired along the way." Paula from UCOL will talk briefly about **study options for next year**. How you can top up your skills to keep up with the crazy. UCOL also have recognition of prior learning and other tools to help you get recognised for your experience. Thanks to Objective for hosting and sponsoring pizza. Please RSVP so we know how much pizza to buy. We usually walk to Aquaba or Brew Union around 6:30-7pm for the social half of the meeting.
Palmerston North Crypto Currency Meet Up
Palmerston North Cryptocurrency Meetup
29 Nov 2023, Wednesday 5:00 PM. RSVP
The Cobb Hotel Palmerston North, 528 Main Street, Palmerston North
Come and join us for the Palmerston North cryptocurrency community meetup, hosted in collaboration with Cryptocurrency NZ. Cryptocurrencies have become a common conversation topic over the past few years so if you're interested in this new technology and the disruption it's been causing across almost every industry, come join us on the last Wednesday of each month! This is an informal meetup where like-minded people come together to chat about the latest news, ideas, tech and developments in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. Whether you're an investor, holder, trader, developer, miner, hacktivist or just getting started, anyone interested in the future of money is welcome - no prior knowledge is required! We look forward to seeing you there for a bite to eat and a couple of drinks! PS. Join the official Cryptocurrency NZ Discord to stay in the loop with future events. [https://cryptocurrency.org.nz/discord/](https://cryptocurrency.org.nz/discord/)
Breakfast at Hope Cafe
Manawatū IT Professionals
14 Dec 2023, Thursday 7:30 AM. RSVP
156 The Square, Palmerston North
Regular meetup breakfast.Hope Cafe asked if you could pre-order your breakfast [https://www.hopevineyard.nz/cafe](https://www.hopevineyard.nz/cafe/) so they can prepare ahead.Please mark yourself as attending here on meetup.com as well. The Cafe opens specially for this and needs a minimum of 4 people.
Palmerston North Crypto Currency Meet Up
Palmerston North Cryptocurrency Meetup
27 Dec 2023, Wednesday 5:00 PM. RSVP
The Cobb Hotel Palmerston North, 528 Main Street, Palmerston North
Come and join us for the Palmerston North cryptocurrency community meetup, hosted in collaboration with Cryptocurrency NZ. Cryptocurrencies have become a common conversation topic over the past few years so if you're interested in this new technology and the disruption it's been causing across almost every industry, come join us on the last Wednesday of each month! This is an informal meetup where like-minded people come together to chat about the latest news, ideas, tech and developments in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. Whether you're an investor, holder, trader, developer, miner, hacktivist or just getting started, anyone interested in the future of money is welcome - no prior knowledge is required! We look forward to seeing you there for a bite to eat and a couple of drinks! PS. Join the official Cryptocurrency NZ Discord to stay in the loop with future events. [https://cryptocurrency.org.nz/discord/](https://cryptocurrency.org.nz/discord/)
Palmerston North Crypto Currency Meet Up
Palmerston North Cryptocurrency Meetup
24 Jan 2024, Wednesday 5:00 PM. RSVP
The Cobb Hotel Palmerston North, 528 Main Street, Palmerston North
Come and join us for the Palmerston North cryptocurrency community meetup, hosted in collaboration with Cryptocurrency NZ. Cryptocurrencies have become a common conversation topic over the past few years so if you're interested in this new technology and the disruption it's been causing across almost every industry, come join us on the last Wednesday of each month! This is an informal meetup where like-minded people come together to chat about the latest news, ideas, tech and developments in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. Whether you're an investor, holder, trader, developer, miner, hacktivist or just getting started, anyone interested in the future of money is welcome - no prior knowledge is required! We look forward to seeing you there for a bite to eat and a couple of drinks! PS. Join the official Cryptocurrency NZ Discord to stay in the loop with future events. [https://cryptocurrency.org.nz/discord/](https://cryptocurrency.org.nz/discord/)
Machine Learning and Astronomy
Palmerston North Software Developers
25 Jan 2024, Thursday 5:30 PM. RSVP
Objective Corporation - Palmerston North Office, 17 - 23 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North
Jim is doing a PhD at Vic on astronomy using a lot of maths and ML More information coming soon Thanks to Objective for hosting and sponsoring pizza. Please RSVP so we know how much pizza to buy. We usually walk to Aquaba or Brew Union around 6:30-7pm for the social half of the meeting.
(maybe) Kim Scott on Product Design
Manawatū IT Professionals
8 Feb 2024, Thursday 7:30 AM. RSVP
156 The Square, Palmerston North
A lot of know how goes into designing products that are usable, sustainable, easy to manufacture and repair. Kim is the guy you go to when you need hardware for your software, or when you want a [physical product designed, developed, and even manufactured](https://idea-nz.com/). Kim will share his tips for successful outcomes and common traps start-up’s, SME’s and even corporates can fall into over his 25 years in the industry. Regular meetup breakfast.Hope Cafe asked if you could pre-order your breakfast [https://www.hopevineyard.nz/cafe](https://www.hopevineyard.nz/cafe/) so they can prepare ahead.Please mark yourself as attending here on meetup.com as well. The Cafe opens specially for this and needs a minimum of 4 people.
Giovanni talks radio
Palmerston North Software Developers
22 Feb 2024, Thursday 5:30 PM. RSVP
Objective Corporation - Palmerston North Office, 17 - 23 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North
Software defined radioAntenna designRF interferenceAnd more More information coming soon Thanks to Objective for hosting and sponsoring pizza. Please RSVP so we know how much pizza to buy. We usually walk to Aquaba or Brew Union around 6:30-7pm for the social half of the meeting.
Palmerston North Crypto Currency Meet Up
Palmerston North Cryptocurrency Meetup
28 Feb 2024, Wednesday 5:00 PM. RSVP
The Cobb Hotel Palmerston North, 528 Main Street, Palmerston North
Come and join us for the Palmerston North cryptocurrency community meetup, hosted in collaboration with Cryptocurrency NZ. Cryptocurrencies have become a common conversation topic over the past few years so if you're interested in this new technology and the disruption it's been causing across almost every industry, come join us on the last Wednesday of each month! This is an informal meetup where like-minded people come together to chat about the latest news, ideas, tech and developments in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. Whether you're an investor, holder, trader, developer, miner, hacktivist or just getting started, anyone interested in the future of money is welcome - no prior knowledge is required! We look forward to seeing you there for a bite to eat and a couple of drinks! PS. Join the official Cryptocurrency NZ Discord to stay in the loop with future events. [https://cryptocurrency.org.nz/discord/](https://cryptocurrency.org.nz/discord/)
Breakfast at Hope Cafe
Manawatū IT Professionals
14 Mar 2024, Thursday 7:30 AM. RSVP
156 The Square, Palmerston North
Regular meetup breakfast.Hope Cafe asked if you could pre-order your breakfast [https://www.hopevineyard.nz/cafe](https://www.hopevineyard.nz/cafe/) so they can prepare ahead.Please mark yourself as attending here on meetup.com as well. The Cafe opens specially for this and needs a minimum of 4 people.
Palmerston North Crypto Currency Meet Up
Palmerston North Cryptocurrency Meetup
27 Mar 2024, Wednesday 5:00 PM. RSVP
The Cobb Hotel Palmerston North, 528 Main Street, Palmerston North
Come and join us for the Palmerston North cryptocurrency community meetup, hosted in collaboration with Cryptocurrency NZ. Cryptocurrencies have become a common conversation topic over the past few years so if you're interested in this new technology and the disruption it's been causing across almost every industry, come join us on the last Wednesday of each month! This is an informal meetup where like-minded people come together to chat about the latest news, ideas, tech and developments in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. Whether you're an investor, holder, trader, developer, miner, hacktivist or just getting started, anyone interested in the future of money is welcome - no prior knowledge is required! We look forward to seeing you there for a bite to eat and a couple of drinks! PS. Join the official Cryptocurrency NZ Discord to stay in the loop with future events. [https://cryptocurrency.org.nz/discord/](https://cryptocurrency.org.nz/discord/)
UCOL research projects (maybe: pencilled in)
Palmerston North Software Developers
28 Mar 2024, Thursday 5:30 PM. RSVP
Objective Corporation - Palmerston North Office, 17 - 23 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North
More information coming soon Thanks to Objective for hosting and sponsoring pizza. Please RSVP so we know how much pizza to buy. We usually walk to Aquaba or Brew Union around 6:30-7pm for the social half of the meeting.