TechFest 2025

Join us, as we dive into the worlds of FinTech and MedTech, with expert speakers, thought-provoking panels, and a dynamic networking session (complete with drinks and nibbles, of course!) to cap off the evening.

When:
Tuesday 20th May 2025
1.00pm - 7.00pm

Where:
The Piano
156 Armagh Street, Christchurch

Speakers & Panelists:

MedTech / HealthTech

Keynote Speaker:
The pain of change - Customer adoption challenges
- Melissa Davies, Head of Product, Engineering & Marketing, Dynamic Controls | Founder, Holdmine

Panelists:
- Tobi Schulmann, Chief Information Officer, Taska Prosthetics
- Lisa Hudson, Head of RA/QA, SwalTech

FinTech

Keynote Speaker:
Opening banking in NZ - products, regulations and the future
- Josh Daniell, Co-Founder, Akahu

Panelists:
- Sasha Lockley, Co-Founder and CEO, Money Sweetspot
- Mark Dunlop, Head of Engineering, Xero
- Joe Rastrick, Head of PayTech & Emerging Payments, BNZ
- Cheryl Lee, Consultant - Artificial Intelligence & Data, Deloitte

Event Outline:
1.00pm - Registration & Networking
2.00pm - Welcome
2.30pm - Speakers & Panel Discussions on FinTech and MedTech
5.00pm - Networking, Drinks & Nibbles
5.15pm - Optional Facilitated Networking
7.00pm - Event Finishes

Please note - members must have a valid membership at the time of booking and on the day of the event. This will be validated at each point and we reserve the right to invoice the event at the full, non-member rate in the event that membership has lapsed.

A big thank you to our Sponsors:

Supporting Partner: ChristchurchNZ
Event Sponsor: Oury Clark | Networking Sponsor: Streamliners

IMPORTANT:

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. By registering for a Canterbury Tech event, you are agreeing to abide by our Code of Conduct.

Contact the host of Canterbury TechFest 2025