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.
607 Members in Palmerston North
Next meetup: Mega Meetup
23 May 2024, Thursday 5:30 PM, 4 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.
31 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.
27 Members in Palmerston North
Next meetup: Mega Meetup
23 May 2024, Thursday 5:30 PM, 1 attending
Join or RSVP on www.meetup.com
Palmerston North Business Analysts Meetup
We are a growing community of Business Analysts and other professionals interested in business analysis skills and practice. People who share ideas, learn new things, have honest conversations, and support each other. A range of events are hosted throughout the year - we aim for one every second month, six in total - usually breakfast before work but sometimes we'll change it up. We intend to provide educational, inspirational, networking and promotional events that respond to our members feedback.
Keep an eye out for the next event to be advertised here, and register to attend. New members are welcome.
144 Members in Palmerston North
Next meetup: Mega Meetup
23 May 2024, Thursday 5:30 PM, 1 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.
14 Members in Palmerston North
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).
179 Members in Palmerston North
Next meetup: Summer of Tech: Kate Morten
9 May 2024, Thursday 7:30 AM, 11 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/
57 Members in Palmerston North
Next meetup: Mega Meetup
23 May 2024, Thursday 5:30 PM, 1 attending
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.
102 Members in Palmerston North
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.
59 Members in Palmerston North
Next meetup: Mega Meetup
23 May 2024, Thursday 5:30 PM, 1 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
49 Members in Palmerston North
Next meetup: Mega Meetup
23 May 2024, Thursday 5:30 PM, 1 attending
Join or RSVP on www.meetup.com
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Summer of Tech: Kate Morten
Manawatū IT Professionals
9 May 2024, Thursday 7:30 AM. RSVP
156 The Square, Palmerston North
Kate will talk through the different ways you can incorporate interns into your teams for Summer and tips for successful junior recruitment & retention. Summer of Tech have resources available to make your first time hiring interns a success, as well as an easy to use platform, and a broad, talented pool of students and recent graduates to hire from. (PS you don't always need to wait for summer. Some juniors available now) 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.
Mega Meetup
Game Dev Palmy
23 May 2024, Thursday 5:30 PM. RSVP
Victory Venue, 20 Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North
Our twice-a-year meetup for all the meetups in the city. Tickets are essential as we are nearing venue capacity. **[Tickets at Humanitix](https://events.humanitix.com/mega-meetup-may-24)** \- and more details
Mega Meetup
JuniorTech Palmerston North
23 May 2024, Thursday 5:30 PM. RSVP
Victory Venue, 20 Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North
Our twice-a-year meetup for all the meetups in the city. Tickets are essential as we are nearing venue capacity. **[Tickets at Humanitix](https://events.humanitix.com/mega-meetup-may-24)** \- and more details
Mega Meetup
Manawatu Tech CEOs
23 May 2024, Thursday 5:30 PM. RSVP
Victory Venue, 20 Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North
Our twice-a-year meetup for all the meetups in the city. Tickets are essential as we are nearing venue capacity. **[Tickets at Humanitix](https://events.humanitix.com/mega-meetup-may-24)** \- and more details
Mega Meetup
Manawatū IT Professionals
23 May 2024, Thursday 5:30 PM. RSVP
Victory Venue, 20 Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North
Our twice-a-year meetup for all the meetups in the city. Tickets are essential as we are nearing venue capacity. **[Tickets at Humanitix](https://events.humanitix.com/mega-meetup-may-24)** \- and more details
Mega Meetup
Manawatū Product Leaders
23 May 2024, Thursday 5:30 PM. RSVP
Victory Venue, 20 Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North
Our twice-a-year meetup for all the meetups in the city. Tickets are essential as we are nearing venue capacity. **[Tickets at Humanitix](https://events.humanitix.com/mega-meetup-may-24)** \- and more details
Mega Meetup
Palmerston North Business Analysts Meetup
23 May 2024, Thursday 5:30 PM. RSVP
Victory Venue, 20 Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North
Our twice-a-year meetup for all the meetups in the city. Tickets are essential as we are nearing venue capacity. **[Tickets at Humanitix](https://events.humanitix.com/mega-meetup-may-24)** \- and more details
Mega Meetup
Palmerston North Software Developers
23 May 2024, Thursday 5:30 PM. RSVP
Victory Venue, 20 Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North
**[RSVP HERE](https://events.humanitix.com/mega-meetup-may-24)** **[Tickets at Humanitix](https://events.humanitix.com/mega-meetup-may-24)**Our twice-a-year meetup for all the meetups in the city. Tickets are essential as we are nearing venue capacity. **[Tickets at Humanitix](https://events.humanitix.com/mega-meetup-may-24)** \- and more details
Game Dev Palmy Meet up #4
Game Dev Palmy
6 Jun 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
13 Jun 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.
Lightning Talks
Palmerston North Software Developers
27 Jun 2024, Thursday 5:30 PM. RSVP
Objective Corporation - Palmerston North Office, 17 - 23 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North
A Selection of 5 minute random topicsContact Tony or Steve with your idea so we can a schedule 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
11 Jul 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 Software Meetup
Palmerston North Software Developers
25 Jul 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.
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.
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 Software 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 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.
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.
Monthly Software Meetup
Palmerston North Software Developers
26 Sep 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.
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.
Monthly Software Meetup
Palmerston North Software Developers
24 Oct 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.