Manawatū Innovation Showcase
Description
Ka rere te hau o Manawatū, ka whakatō ngā pūrāpura auaha.
As the Manawatū winds move, they scatter the seeds of innovation.
The Manawatū Innovation Showcase is an evening celebrating local ideas and the people behind them who are building with scalable ambition.
Discover bold start-ups, emerging technologies and breakthrough innovations being built right here in Manawatū. From early-stage ventures to growth-focused companies, this is your chance to see what’s taking shape across our innovation ecosystem.
Hear directly from founders and innovators pushing boundaries across sectors, and connect with leaders, investors and supporters joining us from across the region and beyond. It’s a chance to experience the depth of innovation happening here and the momentum building around it.
Whether you’re curious, connected or building something yourself, this is where the innovation community comes together.
📅 Thursday, 7 May 2026
⏰ 5:30pm to 7:30pm
📍 Palmy Conference + Function Centre
Proudly supported by TechStep, The Lighthouse, Sprout Agritech, BlackSheepDesign, Firecrest Systems, CEDA, Palmerston North City Council, Manawatū District Council and Central Energy Trust.
Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity
