Event description
Canterbury Tech July Monthly Event
Join us for a collaborative presentation from our guest speakers, Naomi Ambrose of Open Plan and Alistair McIntyre of Catalyst IT
They will be presenting, 'Rebuilding NZ using open source GIS tools - tracking $71bn of infrastructure projects'
About Naomi:
With a background in business and project support for different organisations including CBRE, Tonkin & Taylor and ANZ in London and Auckland, she found herself working as a Comms Advisor on the earthquake recovery project (NCTIR) in Kaikoura where she met her future boss. She's now working a diverse role as the Comms and Engagement Lead for the National Forward Works Viewer.
About Alistair:
Alistair McIntyre is a Software Developer with a background in both Development and Operations. Alistair is passionate about mentoring others and using technology to enable better outcomes for everyone. At Catalyst IT Alistair somehow ended up becoming an expert in working with open source geospatial technologies and has most recently led development of the Forward Works Viewer.
When: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Where: Webtools (upstairs) 146A Lichfield Street
Event Outline:
5.30pm - Registration opens, networking, drinks and nibbles
6.00pm - Canterbury Tech updates
6.15pm - Quick pitch: Melissa Baer, The Loft + Webtools Agritech
6.20pm - Our guest speakers Naomi Ambrose and Alistair McIntyre and Q&A time
7.00pm - More networking
7.30pm - Close of event
Things to note:
IMPORTANT: EVENT is up a flight of stairs. Please let us know if you need assistance.
We will be using a new registration process to check everyone in. Make sure you check-in so we can have an accurate account of everyone on premises.
Please note that registering for this event will be taken as acceptance that your image, name, or voice may be included in a recording or photos of proceedings that will be published after the event.