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.
468 devs and techies in Palmerston North
Next meetup: Microsoft
24 Jun 2021, Thursday 5:30 PM, 31 attending
Join or RSVP on www.meetup.com
Palmerston North Senior IT
In a senior IT role with significant responsibility? 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. This is also an IT Professionals meetup: a number of regulars are ITP members. Attendance is free (but pay for your own breakfast). Anyone can come: you do not have to be an ITP member.(This group was called "Senior IT Managers", but its really for anyone who has been around the block a few dozen times, got some deep experience to share, responsible for a few people or a few projects or a decent budget)
61 Members in Palmerston North
Next meetup: Breakfast at Hope Cafe: Ucol Prior Learning
8 Jul 2021, Thursday 7:30 AM, 3 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.
94 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.
15 Members in Palmerston North
Next meetup: Funding Interns: Peter Ellingham
12 Aug 2021, Thursday 7:30 AM, 3 attending
Join or RSVP on www.meetup.com
Palmerston North Software Testers
We hope to create 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.
63 Members in Palmerston North
Next meetup: Testers Breakfast
20 Jul 2021, Tuesday 7:30 AM, 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.
9 Members in Palmerston North
Join or RSVP on www.meetup.com
Agile Palmerston North
We are a community of agile practitioners (and those interested) that regularly get-together to explore agile topics and thinking.
Join in on the fun and help collectively lift the agile capability in Palmerston North.
135 Members in Palmerston North
Join or RSVP on www.meetup.com
Palmerston North Hardware Developers
Doing electronics? Writing or developing firmware for embedded devices or internet of things? Meet with your peers to swap ideas and talk about technical challenges
19 Members in Palmerston North
Join or RSVP on www.meetup.com
Upcoming Events
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Microsoft
Palmerston North Software Developers
24 Jun 2021, Thursday 5:30 PM. RSVP
Objective Corporation - Palmerston North Office, 17-23 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North
Sudhir Rawat works as a Developer Product Marketing Manager, based in New Zealand. He has 14 years of industry experience, and has been involved in various activities like solution architecture, development, consulting, troubleshooting, and speaking. He works extensively on Data and AI platforms, and has helped various Microsoft customers in their digital transformation journey. He has also delivered talks in various conferences on topics like Azure, BI, Big Data, IOT and AI. His certifications include Azure Data Scientist Associate, Azure AI Engineer Associate, Azure Data Engineer Associate, MCITP, MCTS, MCT, MCPS and MS. In addition, he is also the author of a book on Azure Data Factory.
Breakfast at Hope Cafe: Ucol Prior Learning
Palmerston North Senior IT
8 Jul 2021, Thursday 7:30 AM. RSVP
156 The Square, Palmerston North
Shane Tawharu from UCol is their Assessment of Prior Learning expert. He knows the tricks and wrinkles to get your current industry experience recognised into a formal qualification, where it can be topped up with maybe a little more study and turned into a recognised diploma or degree. This might be useful for you or one of your team. Hope Cafe asked if you could pre-order your breakfast to save time:https://www.hopevineyard.nz/cafe/
Testers Breakfast
Palmerston North Software Testers
20 Jul 2021, Tuesday 7:30 AM. RSVP
Cafe Express, 41 The Square, Palmerston North
Last year went by so quick, and with all the disruption and a lot of us having new ways to work. Let see if we can start this year afresh with a good turnout and get a consistent ball rolling on talking all things testing. Come and meet your peers and other professionals working in this area within the city. Come, have breakfast, and some good conversations.
Smart Watches. Cryptocurrency
Palmerston North Software Developers
22 Jul 2021, Thursday 5:30 PM. RSVP
Objective Corporation - Palmerston North Office, 17-23 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North
Andrew: cryptocurrency. How it works, arguments for and againstCarl: smart watch programming Plus pizza (thanks Objective). Beer after
Funding Interns: Peter Ellingham
Manawatu Tech CEOs
12 Aug 2021, Thursday 7:30 AM. RSVP
Hope Kitchen Cafe, 156 The Square, Palmerston North
Peter Ellingham from CEDA will discuss options for funding internships locally. He says "I would like to talk mainly about the Callaghan Innovation R & D Experience grants but can also cover interns from Massey and UCol" This is a combined event with IT Professionals, the Senior IT meetup and ManawaTechHope Cafe asked if you could pre-order your breakfast https://www.hopevineyard.nz/cafe/ so they can prepare ahead
Breakfast at Hope Cafe: Funding Interns
Palmerston North Senior IT
12 Aug 2021, Thursday 7:30 AM. RSVP
156 The Square, Palmerston North
Peter Ellingham from CEDA will visit and discuss options for funding internships locally. He says "I would like to talk mainly about the Callaghan Innovation R & D Experience grants but can also cover interns from Massey and UCol" This is a combined event with IT Professionals, Tech CEOs and ManawaTech. Hope Cafe asked if you could pre-order your breakfast https://www.hopevineyard.nz/cafe/ so they can prepare ahead.
Testers Breakfast
Palmerston North Software Testers
17 Aug 2021, Tuesday 7:30 AM. RSVP
Cafe Express, 41 The Square, Palmerston North
Last year went by so quick, and with all the disruption and a lot of us having new ways to work. Let see if we can start this year afresh with a good turnout and get a consistent ball rolling on talking all things testing. Come and meet your peers and other professionals working in this area within the city. Come, have breakfast, and some good conversations.
Monthly Software Meetup
Palmerston North Software Developers
26 Aug 2021, Thursday 5:30 PM. RSVP
Objective Corporation - Palmerston North Office, 17-23 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North
More information coming soon
Breakfast at Hope Cafe
Palmerston North Senior IT
9 Sep 2021, 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/ so they can prepare ahead
Testers Breakfast
Palmerston North Software Testers
21 Sep 2021, Tuesday 7:30 AM. RSVP
Cafe Express, 41 The Square, Palmerston North
Last year went by so quick, and with all the disruption and a lot of us having new ways to work. Let see if we can start this year afresh with a good turnout and get a consistent ball rolling on talking all things testing. Come and meet your peers and other professionals working in this area within the city. Come, have breakfast, and some good conversations.
Monthly Software Meetup
Palmerston North Software Developers
23 Sep 2021, Thursday 5:30 PM. RSVP
Objective Corporation - Palmerston North Office, 17-23 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North
More information coming soon
Breakfast at Hope Cafe
Palmerston North Senior IT
14 Oct 2021, 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/ so they can prepare ahead
Testers Breakfast
Palmerston North Software Testers
19 Oct 2021, Tuesday 7:30 AM. RSVP
Cafe Express, 41 The Square, Palmerston North
Last year went by so quick, and with all the disruption and a lot of us having new ways to work. Let see if we can start this year afresh with a good turnout and get a consistent ball rolling on talking all things testing. Come and meet your peers and other professionals working in this area within the city. Come, have breakfast, and some good conversations.
Monthly Software Meetup
Palmerston North Software Developers
28 Oct 2021, Thursday 5:30 PM. RSVP
Objective Corporation - Palmerston North Office, 17-23 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North
More information coming soon
Breakfast at Hope Cafe
Palmerston North Senior IT
11 Nov 2021, 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/ so they can prepare ahead
Testers Breakfast
Palmerston North Software Testers
16 Nov 2021, Tuesday 7:30 AM. RSVP
Cafe Express, 41 The Square, Palmerston North
Last year went by so quick, and with all the disruption and a lot of us having new ways to work. Let see if we can start this year afresh with a good turnout and get a consistent ball rolling on talking all things testing. Come and meet your peers and other professionals working in this area within the city. Come, have breakfast, and some good conversations.
Monthly Software Meetup
Palmerston North Software Developers
25 Nov 2021, Thursday 5:30 PM. RSVP
Objective Corporation - Palmerston North Office, 17-23 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North
More information coming soon
Breakfast at Hope Cafe
Palmerston North Senior IT
9 Dec 2021, 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/ so they can prepare ahead
Testers Breakfast
Palmerston North Software Testers
21 Dec 2021, Tuesday 7:30 AM. RSVP
Cafe Express, 41 The Square, Palmerston North
Last year went by so quick, and with all the disruption and a lot of us having new ways to work. Let see if we can start this year afresh with a good turnout and get a consistent ball rolling on talking all things testing. Come and meet your peers and other professionals working in this area within the city. Come, have breakfast, and some good conversations.
Monthly Software Meetup
Palmerston North Software Developers
23 Dec 2021, Thursday 5:30 PM. RSVP
Objective Corporation - Palmerston North Office, 17-23 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North
More information coming soon