Startup Events in New Zealand

This event is organized in collaboration with many groups! Organizational Sponsor: Startup House Need a place to stay short term in Silicon Valley? Stay at Startup House in Palo Alto - the heart of Silicon Valley - for as low as $50 a night! -Network, socialize and connect with entrepreneurs all over the world! -Enjoy social events and startup and venture capital-related programming! \- Have access to world class amenities\, iconic tech companies\, top tier venture capital firms\, Stanford University\, etc\. \- all within walking or biking distance\! For more info, send an email message to: siliconvalleystartuphousing@gmail.com Put this in the subject header: Silicon Valley Startup Housing This event is 100% online. Participants can be located anywhere in the world! This event is FREE to attend! In order to attend, please register here: (The login link will be sent via email to Eventbrite registrants right before the start of the event.) Hurry! Slots are limited! There's no content or speaker at this event -- just business networking. Build your business network - face to face (online)! Join a virtual gathering of professionals from all walks of life from all over the world! You may meet your next business collaborator, client, employer, employee or friend! Meet Silicon Valley movers and shakers and influencers from all over the world - tech entrepreneurs, developers, engineers, attorneys, bloggers, academics, thought leaders, community organizers, artists, financiers, and investors! Network, socialize and connect! For more info on Idea to IPO events, visit: www.idea-to-ipo.com (our main meetup group among 160 meetup groups globally) https://www.youtube.com/@ideatoipo2 (videos of online events) @ideatoipo

https://cryptocurrency.org.nz Come and join us for the Auckland Crypto Meetup - part of New Zealand’s nationwide monthly crypto meetup network, hosted by Cryptocurrency NZ. The worldwide blockchain and cryptocurrency revolution has begun! Disrupting almost every industry, cryptocurrency and blockchain technology is getting adopted faster than the internet was in the 90’s. Held on the last Wednesday of every month (excluding December), these informal meetups represent a platform where people with common interests come together to chat about the latest news, ideas, tech and developments in the space. Whether you're an investor, holder, trader, developer, miner, hacktivist or a complete beginner, EVERYONE is welcome - no prior knowledge is required! Proudly sponsored by Binance NZ, BlackBull Markets, Pay It Now, Blockchain Forum NZ, Web3NZ, Crypto Consulting NZ, Fire Eyes, Pest Free Token and UC Crypto Society. Come for the conversation, stay for the community. 🍻 👉 Stay in the loop: join the official Cryptocurrency NZ Discord: https://cryptocurrency.org.nz/discord 👉 Explore the full NZ meetup network: https://cryptocurrency.org.nz/meetups

Organizational Sponsor: Startup House Need a place to stay short term in Silicon Valley? Stay at Startup House in Palo Alto - the heart of Silicon Valley - for as low as $50 a night! -Network, socialize and connect with entrepreneurs all over the world! -Enjoy social events and startup and venture capital-related programming! \- Have access to world class amenities\, iconic tech companies\, top tier venture capital firms\, Stanford University\, etc\. \- all within walking or biking distance\! For more info, send an email message to: siliconvalleystartuphousing@gmail.com Put this in the subject header: Silicon Valley Startup Housing This event is 100% online. Participants can be located anywhere in the world! This event is FREE to attend! In order to attend, please register here: Silicon Valley Business Networking \(Online\) Tickets\, Multiple Dates \| Eventbrite (The login link will be sent via email to Eventbrite registrants right before the start of the event.) Hurry! Slots are limited! There's no content or speaker at this event -- just business networking. Build your business network - face to face (online)! Join a virtual gathering of professionals from all walks of life from all over the world! You may meet your next business collaborator, client, employer, employee or friend! Meet Silicon Valley movers and shakers and influencers from all over the world - tech entrepreneurs, developers, engineers, attorneys, bloggers, academics, thought leaders, community organizers, artists, financiers, and investors! Network, socialize and connect! For more info on Idea to IPO events, visit: www.idea-to-ipo.com (our main meetup group among 160 meetup groups globally) https://www.youtube.com/@ideatoipo2 (videos of online events) @ideatoipo

Building solo, together. A free fortnightly co-working day for startup founders, indie hackers, designers and makers building their own thing. On any given Friday there's someone launching a website, someone wiring up an AI agent, someone chasing first customers, someone rewriting a pitch. Different projects, same fight. What people come for: Momentum. A full day carved out to ship, next to people doing the same Accountability. Say what you're building at 9:30, show where it got to by 3:30 Feedback. Demo to people who get it - progress, not polish Getting unstuck. Someone in the room has hit your problem before: pricing, landing pages, that 2pm bug Community. Building your own thing is lonely. This is the fix. Not a hackathon: no shared challenge, no teams, no prize, nothing to prepare. Bring whatever you're already building - or just an idea and a laptop. The day: 9:00 - doors open, coffee, grab a desk 9:30 - rolling intro circle: who you are, what you're building, what you want to get done today 3:00 - demos: 5 minutes each, progress not polish 4:00 - wrap up, or keep working if you're in the zone Free, BYO laptop. We take photos for socials - tell the host if you'd rather not be in them. Coworking space hosted by Kaiba on K Road. The exact address is sent to registered guests.

Come join us on the last Friday of the month... to eat, drink, socialise and chat all things Solana IRL. We’ll dive into all things happening in the ecosystem. Get ready for some amazing alpha. 5-6pm: Arrive, chat, meet others 6-7pm: Open format / projects and people sharing great things over 5min slots. A massive thanks to these supporters & sponsors for making our meetups happen: > Solana Foundation > Solana NZ Grab your spot…

Time : 8:30AM-10:30AM Date: 11 November 2026 Location: Waipuna Hotel,58 Waipuna Road Mount Wellington Auckland 1060 Business and operational leaders are facing rising costs, supply chain uncertainty and increasing complexity, while disconnected systems and manual processes continue to make planning harder than it needs to be. Join Central Innovation for the launch of MaXXflow, our new AI-enabled MRP solution built to simplify planning and give business decision-makers greater visibility and control across their operations. This breakfast event will introduce MaXXflow and show how it has been designed to address real-world planning and operational challenges. You’ll see the solution in action, understand how it can make a practical difference to your business, and have the opportunity to speak directly with our specialists. What we will cover: • The Australian manufacturing landscape • Why planning is becoming a competitive advantage • The hidden costs of manual processes • Connected manufacturing • Live demonstration • Q&A with manufacturing specialists

Looking for a cofounder? Come to our cofounders speed dating breakfast! Great startups rarely start with a perfect idea. They start with the right people in the room. So let’s put 20 of them in one. Join us for an early breakfast at Tupu’anga Coffee in Mt Eden, where you’ll meet up to 20 founders in a morning, five minutes at a time. Come with an idea, or come ready to join someone else’s. The only thing we ask is that you’re genuinely willing to build. We’re keeping the room small and the mix broad: technical and non-technical, first-timers and seasoned founders, people who are new to the ecosystem and people who’ve been around a while. You don’t need to fit a programme or have a pitch deck. You just need to be curious about who you could build with. What to expect 20 founders, 5 minutes per date Coffee and breakfast included Stick around afterwards to keep talking, or cowork from the café for the rest of the day Before you come Set up your founder profile on Lineup, so the people you meet can find you again afterwards (and you can find them) The details 📍 Tupu’anga Coffee, Mt Eden 🗓 Thursday 12 November, 7:00–8:30am 🎟 $20 per person, capped at 20 founders, approval required How to join Registrations are by approval, so hit Request to join and tell us a little about yourself. We review every request to keep the room balanced, with a good mix of skills, backgrounds and ideas. We’ll confirm your spot within a few days. Five minutes won’t tell you everything, but it can tell you who you want to talk to again. That’s where it starts. Cancellation: Cancel by Monday 9 November for a full refund. After that we can't offer refunds, since we've already ordered breakfast and held your spot. You're welcome to transfer your ticket to another founder instead: just let us know who's coming in your place. If we need to cancel the event, you'll get a full refund.

The Afropreneurs Summit Auckland is more than a business event—it is a unique gathering of entrepreneurs, professionals, investors, students, and aspiring business leaders who believe in the power of enterprise to transform lives and communities. As New Zealand continues to embrace its growing cultural diversity, the Summit provides a platform where African innovation, Kiwi entrepreneurship, and global business opportunities come together to create meaningful partnerships and lasting impact. Whether you are launching your first business, looking to grow an existing venture, or simply exploring new career and investment opportunities, the Summit offers practical knowledge that can help you move forward with confidence. Participants will hear from successful entrepreneurs and industry leaders who have navigated the challenges of building businesses in New Zealand and beyond. Through engaging keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive networking sessions, attendees will leave with fresh ideas, valuable connections, and actionable strategies. Auckland is home to one of New Zealand's largest and most diverse African communities, making it the ideal location for conversations about entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic empowerment. The Summit celebrates the contributions of African entrepreneurs while fostering collaboration with the wider New Zealand business community. It is an opportunity to build bridges across cultures, discover untapped markets, and explore partnerships that can open doors locally and internationally. Beyond the presentations, the real value of the Afropreneurs Summit lies in the people you meet and the connections you make. Every conversation has the potential to lead to a new client, business partner, mentor, investor, or lifelong collaborator. In today's interconnected economy, success is often driven by relationships as much as ideas, and the Summit creates an environment where those relationships can flourish. If you are p

Sip & Share 2026: Conversations Worth Waking Up For Sip & Share is where caffeine meets conversation and courage takes centre stage. Each morning brings a live, unscripted conversation with Rochelle and a remarkable woman reshaping how we think, lead, and live. It is connection with substance. You’ll hear real stories from women who have been through the good, the great and the getting there. Those who have climbed the career ladder, who have built brands, broken barriers, and turned bold ideas into impact. It is real conversations, real connections with women that can help move you forward. It is basically fuel for your ambition and connection with other like-minded women who want to help each other. Format 7.45am – Coffee & connections 8:00–9:00am – Live conversation with Rochelle and guest 9.00 - 9.30am - more coffee and connections Location: Precinct, Flex - 11 Britomart Place (Level 10). Whether you are leading a team, launching a business, or figuring out what is next, this is the room to be in. Bring a friend or come solo - you will never sip your coffee alone. FRIDAY NOVEMBER 20 – BROOKE ROBERTS | Sharesies Investing in What Matters Brooke Roberts is redefining what it means to invest, not only in money, but in people, purpose, and possibility. She has helped thousands of New Zealanders take ownership of their financial futures, turning investing into a tool for confidence, freedom, and impact. So many of us focus on numbers and markets - but Brooke’s story is about investing in yourself, your ideas, and the life you want to create. This conversation is about making money meaningful and building momentum that lasts. BROOKE ROBERTS Brooke knows what it takes to empower others to take control of their financial journeys. From startup founder to industry trailblazer, she has turned complex finance into practical, actionable guidance for everyday people. This session unpacks how to invest with purpose, grow confidence alongside wealth, and create a future you

Looking for a co-founder? Or want to join something early? Co-founder Match Night is a focused evening for founders with an idea who need the right people around them, and people who want to join a startup team from the start. No idea yet? That’s fine too. Instead of open networking, the night runs in short, timed 1:1 rounds. You’ll talk to several people properly, not just swap names at the drinks table. By the end you’ll have real conversations behind you and a few people worth following up with on Lineup. Who it’s for Aspiring founders exploring an idea Early-stage founders looking for a co-founder or first team members People who want to join a startup early Schedule 5:45pm: Doors open, check-in 6:00pm: Welcome and how the night works 6:15pm: Speed matching, short 1:1 conversations in timed rounds 7:15pm: Wind down and follow-ups 7:30pm: Close Your ticket covers light snacks and drinks and helps us bring together a curated group of people who are serious about building. Before you come Set up your free profile on Lineup before the event. It’s how we match people up on the night, and it makes following up afterwards easy. Spots are limited We’re keeping this first night to 30 people so every conversation counts. If you register and can’t make it, please cancel so someone on the waitlist can take your place. Hosted by Lineup and What Founders Want. Venue kindly provided by GridAKL.