“It is better to be surprised by a simulation, rather than blindsided by reality”
― Stuart Candy

Retail:Tech 2023 – Imagine the Future – will bring to the forefront emerging technology trends and look to the future of the retail sector. We want to educate and encourage retailers to view the ever-changing technology industry as an addition to their customer journey and a supporter of their business growth.

We're also excited be hosting this event during Tech Week 23!

Thought leaders and innovators from onshore and offshore will share their knowledge and expertise, as you hear about navigating this exciting part of the retail environment.  You can find more details at https://retail.kiwi/retail-tech-2023

Included in your Retail:Tech 2023 experience, you’ll be going on a guided tour of Weta Unleashed. We hope you’ll enjoy this interactive addition to our networking segment and that it will unleash your creativity for your business in the technology space. You’ll then be welcomed back to level 7 to continue networking and to hear from our tour and cocktail sponsor.

Venue: Level 7 Sky City, Auckland

Time: 8.30am - 6.45pm (doors open at 8.30am, starting promptly at 9am)

Your ticket includes:

- Food and refreshments during the day

- Canapes and beverage (limited) at the networking event

- Access to speakers

- A tour of Weta Unleashed (a truly innovative space!)

- An entry to win a $20,000 AR package from one of our Platinum sponsors, Plattar

Topics include

-Cybersecurity

-Payments

-Biometrics

-AR & VR technology

-Retail Trends

-The Metaverse and the Future

Speakers include

Katherine Boicuic- Technologist, Imagineer and Futurist (Aus)

Andre Van Duiven – Managing Director Sektor NZ (NZ)

Rupert Deans- CEO & Founder; Plattar (NZ)

Dan Copsey - Director; Other Birds (Aus/NZ)

Alison Mackie – Executive Director; Blockchain NZ (NZ)

David Gosman - Global Industry Strategist, HP (USA)

Dr Te Taka Keegan - Associate Dean University of Waikato (NZ)

Brittany Teei - Founder & Managing Director 3 Bags Full (NZ)

More to be announced.....

Ticket prices:

Earlybird* - $189 + GST

Retail NZ Members (with discount code) - $209 + GST

Standard - $259 + GST

*member discount code is only available on the standard ticket price