Electrify Aotearoa Pre-Event - Auckland

Electrify Aotearoa - Auckland Networking Session

Building a startup as a wāhine founder is tough - doing it alone is even tougher. Electrify Aotearoa exists to change that.

What is it?
This event is all about connecting wāhine founders and building stronger local communities to support each other and your startups.

Why you should come:
With support from GridAKL and EmpowerHer, we’re bringing founders together to meet, share ideas, and form connections that actually move startups forward. Over one hour - and fueled with snacks and coffee - this is your chance to build new local relationships and shape your next move.

Who should attend?

Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, this is your space to meet other wāhine founders in your region, swap stories, and build meaningful local connections.

If you’re heading to Electrify Aotearoa 2026 - or thinking about it - this is the perfect place to get a taste, start the conversations early, and get amongst the Electrify community.

Event outline:

Welcome from Keren Phillips, GridAKL

• Facilitated networking session hosted by Victoria Bahadoor & Charlotte Clark, EmpowerHer

• The Electrify Impact - hear directly from wāhine founders on how Electrify has sparked powerful connections and accelerated their momentum.

About the Electrify Aotearoa Summit
Presented by Ministry of Awesome, Electrify Aotearoa is New Zealand’s #1 event for wāhine founders, investors, and supporters — a high-impact, two-day summit designed to supercharge the growth of women-led ventures.

Learn more: electrifyaotearoa.co.nz