Meetups
Local meetups cover a wide range of specialised interests in the local tech industry. Some meet monthly, some are quarterly, some are a little more relaxed (but still worth joining). Meeting with others is a great way to pick up new skills, find help with tricky problems, and meet interesting people. Networking is a great way to find a job, because many are not listed publicly.
All the local meetups we know about are listed below, with their next event and contact details. Most are run by volunteers, so if you have a bit of spare time please step up and offer to help.
Palmerston North Software Developers
Interested in developing software, web and related tech? Join us for monthly meetups on a broad range of topics relevant to devs. Thanks to [Objective](https://nz.objective.com/) who host us each month and sponsor pizza.
612 Members in Palmerston North
Next meetup: Monthly Meetup
22 Aug 2024, Thursday 5:30 PM, 3 attending
Join or RSVP on www.meetup.com
Palmerston North Linux Users Group (PLUG)
A group for those interested in Linux and other open source software. we have a monthly meetup on the second Wednesday of each month at there Milson community center in Palmerston North.
34 Members in Palmerston North
Join or RSVP on www.meetup.com
Manawatū Product Leaders
Are you a product manager, product owner or other product leader working in the Manawatū? Come and network with other product leaders who are passionate about product craft and keen to share stories and learn together.
29 Members in Palmerston North
Next meetup: 3 things CEOs and Product Managers misunderstand about each other
7 Aug 2024, Wednesday 5:30 PM, 4 attending
Join or RSVP on www.meetup.com
Game Dev Palmy
Welcome to Game Dev Palmy! Whether you're a seasoned developer, aspiring designer or musician, or simply love playing games, join us to connect with like-minded individuals and indulge in the exciting world of games
58 Members in Palmerston North
Next meetup: Game Dev Palmy Meet up #5
1 Aug 2024, Thursday 5:30 PM, 4 attending
Join or RSVP on www.meetup.com
Manawatu Tech CEOs
Leading a tech company? Join us for a quarterly-ish meeting to make new connections, swap ideas, dream up ways to build more fun and more profitable business that reaches the world from here in the Manawatu.
60 Members in Palmerston North
Next meetup: 3 Things CEOs and Product Managers misunderstand about each other
7 Aug 2024, Wednesday 5:30 PM, 2 attending
Join or RSVP on www.meetup.com
Manawatū IT Professionals
Done IT for a few years? Meet for breakfast 7:30am on the second Thursday of the month to share ideas / resources with your peers, discuss challenges, form a network of people you can call on for a bit of advice. Sometimes social, sometimes with a speaker.
[IT Professionals](https://itp.nz) is a national body for people doing Tech. A number of breakfast regulars are ITP members. Anyone can come: you do not have to be an ITP member. Attendance is free (but pay for your own breakfast).
190 Members in Palmerston North
Next meetup: Breakfast at Hope Cafe
8 Aug 2024, Thursday 7:30 AM, 8 attending
Join or RSVP on www.meetup.com
JuniorTech Palmerston North
Welcome to JuniorTech Palmerston North! We are a supportive learning community.
If you are a student looking into landing your first role, self-taught or a junior professional wanting to enhance your skills or gain more experience - this group is for you!
Look out for our in-person and online networking events where we will run:
* Technical workshops
* Soft skills Development sessions
* Project showcasing and collaboration discussions
* Networking with others in your area
Since this is a tech group our topics of discussion will vary from AI/ML, Web/Mobile development, Data, UX/UI, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Testing, Product and more.
We welcome senior/intermediate talent to join our sessions as guest speakers and attendees of our events so that we can learn from you!
Join us today and let's grow together ????
Find us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14309869/
68 Members in Palmerston North
Join or RSVP on www.meetup.com
Manawatū Software Quality Assurance Meetup
A community of Software Testers and those interested in the Quality Assurance side of Software (Manual and Automated testing). People who share ideas, learn new things, have honest conversations, and support each other. Thanks to [TTC Global](https://ttcglobal.com/) who sponsor and coordinate events.
106 Members in Palmerston North
Join or RSVP on www.meetup.com
PIE: Palmy Infrastructure Engineers
Talk about
Cloud infrastructure architecture,
On-prem infrastructure management,
Platform engineering and common DevOps practices,
Information Security frameworks and certifications,
10 Members in Palmerston North
Next meetup: Monthly PIE meetup
14 Aug 2024, Wednesday 6:00 PM, 5 attending
Join or RSVP on www.meetup.com
Manawatū SFIA Users Group
SFIA (Skills Framework for the Information Age) is becoming popular in New Zealand, and is actively used by a number of tech companies in Manawatū for skill development, mentoring, staff progression, planning and more. Join this group if you are based locally, using SFIA, or interested in learning more.
15 Members in Palmerston North
Join or RSVP on www.meetup.com
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Game Dev Palmy Meet up #5
Game Dev Palmy
1 Aug 2024, Thursday 5:30 PM. RSVP
UCOL (Manawatu Campus), 18 Princess Street, Palmerston North
Come meet other game developers, talk about the projects you're working on, and of course play each other's games. Please RSVP so we know how much pizza to get.We're in the UCOL Workhub on King Street.
3 Things CEOs and Product Managers misunderstand about each other
Manawatu Tech CEOs
7 Aug 2024, Wednesday 5:30 PM. RSVP
The Factory, 21 Dairy Farm Road, Palmerston North
**3 things CEOs and Product Managers misunderstand about each other**? Join the godfather of product leadership in NZ, Andrew 'Tokes' Tokeley, as he reveals the surprising things that CEOs and Product Managers misunderstand about each other? Tokes was Xeros first Product Leader and has since gone on to help over 60 kiwi tech companies master product leadership through his [coaching business](https://www.andrewtokeley.com/)? Tokes will be joined by long-time product leader Liam O'Neill to explore these misunderstandings and provide advice on how to overcome them This event is open to CEOs, CTOs and Product Managers/Product Owners/Product Leaders to attend, with drink and nibbles provided ? Please reserve your spot: [https://events.humanitix.com/3-things-ceos-and-product-managers-misunderstand-about-each-other](https://events.humanitix.com/3-things-ceos-and-product-managers-misunderstand-about-each-other)
3 things CEOs and Product Managers misunderstand about each other
Manawatū Product Leaders
7 Aug 2024, Wednesday 5:30 PM. RSVP
* Join the godfather of product leadership in NZ, Andrew 'Tokes' Tokeley, as he reveals the surprising things that CEOs and Product Managers misunderstand about each other* Tokes was Xeros first Product Leader and has since gone on to help over 60 kiwi tech companies master product leadership through his [coaching business](https://www.andrewtokeley.com/)* Tokes will be joined by long-time product leader Liam O'Neill to explore these misunderstandings and provide advice on how to overcome them This event is open to CEOs, CTOs and Product Managers/Product Owners/Product Leaders to attend, with drink and nibbles provided Register for this event here: [https://events.humanitix.com/3-things-ceos-and-product-managers-misunderstand-about-each-other](https://events.humanitix.com/3-things-ceos-and-product-managers-misunderstand-about-each-other)
Breakfast at Hope Cafe
Manawatū IT Professionals
8 Aug 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.
Monthly PIE meetup
PIE: Palmy Infrastructure Engineers
14 Aug 2024, Wednesday 6:00 PM. RSVP
Rosie O'Grady's, 96 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North
Join us for the next meetup at Rosie O'Grady's, where infrastructure engineering enthusiasts can gather to chat and connect. This meetup is intended as a social gathering, a chance to meet like-minded individuals and discuss the projects and challenges we've been working on this week. Come prepared to buy yourself a beverage, be social, and enjoy a relaxed evening of networking and knowledge sharing. **Agenda** * 6:00pm: Welcome* 6:15pm: Open Table Discussions* 6:45pm: Grab a top-up from the bar* 7:00pm: More Open Table discussions* 8:00pm: End of meetup We look forward to seeing you there!
Monthly Meetup
Palmerston North Software Developers
22 Aug 2024, Thursday 5:30 PM. RSVP
Objective Corporation - Palmerston North Office, 17 - 23 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North
More details 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.
Breakfast at Hope Cafe
Manawatū IT Professionals
12 Sep 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.
systemd: Heresy and Hearsay with Tom Ryder
Palmerston North Software Developers
26 Sep 2024, Thursday 5:30 PM. RSVP
Objective Corporation - Palmerston North Office, 17 - 23 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North
Following Tom's popular lightning talk recently, he is coming back to give us the bigger picture. You will learn:\- what is systemd\- why it inspires holy wars\- what is good and bad about it 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.
Game Dev Palmy Meet up #6
Game Dev Palmy
3 Oct 2024, Thursday 5:30 PM. RSVP
UCOL (Manawatu Campus), 18 Princess Street, Palmerston North
Come meet other game developers, talk about the projects you're working on, and of course play each other's games. Please RSVP so we know how much pizza to get.We're in the UCOL Workhub on King Street.
Breakfast at Hope Cafe
Manawatū IT Professionals
10 Oct 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.
Physical product testing. Aaron Fulton
Palmerston North Software Developers
24 Oct 2024, Thursday 5:30 PM. RSVP
Objective Corporation - Palmerston North Office, 17 - 23 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North
In this talk, we'll explore the world of physical product testing, providing insights and methodologies that diverge from traditional software testing. We'll uncover the challenges and critical questions that arise in physical product development: What could go wrong? What needs to be tested? How can we ensure product quality? We'll delve into the various stages of engineering, from mechanical and electronics design to firmware and software integration, emphasizing the importance of early-stage testing and meticulous design reviews. Join us to gain a comprehensive understanding of how rigorous testing ensures the reliability and success of physical products in the market 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.
Breakfast at Hope Cafe
Manawatū IT Professionals
14 Nov 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.
Monthly Meetup
Palmerston North Software Developers
28 Nov 2024, Thursday 5:30 PM. RSVP
Objective Corporation - Palmerston North Office, 17 - 23 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North
More details 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.
Game Dev Palmy Meet up #7
Game Dev Palmy
5 Dec 2024, Thursday 5:30 PM. RSVP
UCOL (Manawatu Campus), 18 Princess Street, Palmerston North
Come meet other game developers, talk about the projects you're working on, and of course play each other's games. Please RSVP so we know how much pizza to get.We're in the UCOL Workhub on King Street.
Breakfast at Hope Cafe
Manawatū IT Professionals
12 Dec 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.
Monthly Meetup
Palmerston North Software Developers
26 Dec 2024, Thursday 5:30 PM. RSVP
Objective Corporation - Palmerston North Office, 17 - 23 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North
More details 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.
Breakfast at Hope Cafe
Manawatū IT Professionals
9 Jan 2025, 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.