Tech is the second largest contributor to New Zealand's economy, and the sector is growing rapidly. We're building a global reputation for creating tech for a better tomorrow through the See Tomorrow First initiative, and we're excited to bring it to life at the launch of Techweek24.

Hosted by Graeme Muller, CEO of your unified industry voice NZTech, alongside David Downs, CEO of NZStory, who will facilitate panel discussions with leaders from New Zealand's gaming and space sectors during this morning event. These discussions will be released as live episodes of the See Tomorrow First Podcast.

Joining us on our New Zealand's games panel:

Sam Ramlu, CEO and Co-Founder of Method, Mad Carnival and Mighty Eyes, the studio behind acclaimed VR adventure game, Wanderer.

Mario Wynands, CEO and Co-Founder of Pikpok, a leading publisher of video games for desktop, mobile and console, established in 1997.

Antony Blackett, Business Development Manager at Synty Studios, the world leader in Low Poly Asset Packs for Unity, Unreal, Film, TV, Metaverse, Game Development & more.

Joining us on our New Zealand Space panel:

Stefan Powell, CEO, CTO and Co-Founder, Dawn Aerospace, pioneers in nitrous-based propulsion technology and the fastest-growing green propulsion supplier in the world.

Morgan Bailey, Director of Communications, Rocket Lab, New Zealand-born end-to-end space company delivering reliable launch services, spacecraft, satellite components and on-orbit management.

Max Arshavsky, CEO and Co-Founder, Zenno Astronautics, pioneer and world-leader in super-conducting magnets for space applications.

Please note panellists may be subject to change.