Queenstown Women in Tech - 'Growing up' - our 1st Birthday!

Queenstown Women in Tech: Growing Up - Celebrating Our First Birthday!

Grab your party hats and join us for a special Techweek Women in Tech event as we celebrate our first birthday with the theme "Growing Up." This event is all about growth, both personal and professional, and we have an incredible lineup of speakers who will share their insights and experiences to help you thrive in your career.

Event Details:

• Date: 20 May
• Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• Location: Kingpin Queenstown
• Lunch included
• All welcome 
• FREE thanks to our amazing sponsors
  

Meet Our Speakers:

Chloe Nauschutz has been connecting talented individuals with amazing roles for over 8 years, helping them thrive both professionally and personally. With experience across government, NGOs, and the private sector, Chloe's expertise lies in building strong, meaningful connections. In this panel, Chloe will share her insights on understanding a recruiter's role, maximising LinkedIn for job search, building and leveraging your network, crafting your personal brand, CV tips that get noticed, and discovering alternative job boards and platforms. Chloe is passionate about delivering great customer experiences and cultivating long-term relationships that guide individuals towards roles that bring out their full potential.

Sara Jones is a customer retention and growth sales leader who helps scaling tech companies drive predictable revenue, maximise renewals, and unlock whitespace growth. With 14 years at LinkedIn and Europe’s top VC-backed scale-ups, Sara has built new markets and high-retention sales strategies. In our panel, Sara will share her strategies on building influence before you have authority, breaking into new industries, creating and leading change from any role, and knowing when to take a risk or walk away. Sara's framework of aligning career decisions with values and moving with intention has led her to launch a business helping companies scale smarter and nail customer retention.

Jane Guy has worked in young people’s sexual health and adult crisis intervention in the family and sexual violence sector for 22 years. She now offers women 1:1 coaching at Jane Guy Coaching, supporting them to lead boldly as CEOs of their businesses. In her talk, Jane will cover topics such as breaking free of imposter syndrome, making decisions that work for you, ending comparison, taking charge of time, and pricing yourself accordingly.

Lauren Hope moved to Queenstown six years ago from the UK, bringing with her over 15 years of experience in the insurance industry. Passionate about financial wellbeing, Lauren loves chatting about all things financial advice, including budgeting, KiwiSaver, and personal risk insurances. She will cover essential topics such as why budgeting is crucial, how to secure your financial future, and ways to maximise your KiwiSaver potential.

What to Expect:

✨ Engaging Discussions: Our panelists will dive into key themes of career growth, personal branding, financial wellbeing, and professional development. You'll leave with practical strategies and fresh perspectives to help you grow.

🎁 Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded women in tech, share your experiences, and build meaningful relationships that can support your growth journey.

🎂 Birthday Celebrations: It's our first birthday, and we're celebrating in style! Enjoy some fun treats as we mark this special occasion together.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate with an amazing community of women in tech. Whether you're looking to advance your career, grow your business, or simply get inspired, this event has something for everyone.

RSVP now and join us for a day of growth, inspiration, and celebration!

Thank you to our sponsors Both Brains, Crayon, Microsoft and Queenstown Lakes District Council for helping us fund this event and keeping it free of charge for all of our members