WAIPĀ TECH MEETUP
Where Waipā’s innovators connect, build, and grow
The 2026 Waipā Tech Series offer a high‑energy line-up of topics and guest speakers. Join us if you're a founder, tech professional, creative, thinker, or just curious about innovation in our business community.
2026 Waipa Tech Series Meetup #3 - Looking beyond AI technology to the people it impacts
AI is reshaping the way we recruit, work and lead.
What happens when CVs and cover letters all start to sound the same, people feel mentally overloaded by AI tools, and leaders need to think harder and better about governance?
This Waipā Tech Meetup looks beyond the technology itself to the people it impacts.
Our panel of experts will lead a practical discussion on hiring, decision-making, AI fatigue, and keeping humans at the centre of digital change.
Enjoy drinks and nibbles while connecting and networking with other founders, operators, and support providers.
Why attend?
Fresh insights
Clear, practical advice you can act on immediately
Connection with the district’s thinkers and doers
Be sure to book your place now and get inspired for 2026!
2026 Waipā Tech Series sponsors
A huge shout-out to BNZ Cambridge for hosting us at our next meetup, and of course, our regular sponsors: Waipā District Council, Rocketspark, Soda INC., and Belle PR.
A rising tide lifts all boats
In late 2024 Waipā District Council, Soda Inc and Rocketspark came together to plan a series of tech meetups in 2025.
Our mission for the Waipā Tech Meetup is to bring together the local tech community where we can learn from and help each other as we take on the world from the Waipā District.
Discover insights, build networks, and connect with local experts who are happy to share their knowledge and wisdom.
Waipa Tech Meetup #2 2026 recap:
Harness AI to enhance your business
Waipā’s May Tech Series meetup brought local businesses together to explore practical ways to use AI without the overwhelm. Speakers shared real-world insights on moving beyond efficiency gains to create new value, maintaining brand consistency in AI-driven marketing, and transforming product development through faster testing and stronger data context.
The session highlighted both the opportunities and challenges, with a clear message: start small, stay intentional, and build from there.
Working together to bring you Waipā Tech Meetup
Building Waipā's tech community together
At Waipā Tech Meetup, we create a space for people in tech to connect and grow. Our events focus on collaboration and drawing in locally based experts to share their knowledge.
Whether you're new to tech or advancing your career, the meetups will provide opportunities for development in Waipā's tech scene.
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