Join us for ThinkTech Kāpiti, a full-day event diving into the bold ideas, tech trends, and business strategies shaping the future of Aotearoa and around the world.

Hosted at the iconic Southward Car Museum, this one-day event brings together innovators, founders, and industry leaders for a packed programme of talks, panels, and conversations that span everything from AI and startup funding to export strategy, cyber threats, IoT, and people-first growth.

Who should attend?

Whether you’re a tech professional, entrepreneur, startup founder, creative, or curious about the future of tech and innovation, ThinkTech Kāpiti is for you. It’s a space to connect, challenge ideas, and get inspired.

Event Overview

08.30am | Doors Open and Registration

Session One

On Building Community with Kristen Lunman, Powrsuit
Using Tech to Scale Your Values and Impact with Pera Barrett, Shoebox Christmas and Kaha Create
Enabling Kāpiti Tech with Ruth McDavitt, Summer of Tech

Session Two

People Strategies for IT Growth with Linda Shearer, Wētā FX
Do You Have a Global Mindset for Export Success? with Paul Sinclair, OnlyFromNZ
The Cyber Security Journey into International Markets with Sam Andrews, Bastion Security

Session Three

The Real Risks: What You Need to Know About Cyber Threats in 2025 with Vanessa Leite
Panel: Harnessing IoT and Data to Power Smarter Cities with Richard McKay, Chorus and Jason Wells, DOT Loves Data
Hacking Kāpiti: Uncovering the Tech Potential of a Growing Innovation Hub

Session Four

Seedstrapping: The New Normal for Startup Funding and How Small Geographies Can Win the Exit Game with Lane Litz, FounderVC
From COO to AI Founder: Embedding Operational Expertise into AI for Smarter Leadership Decisions with Diana Minnée, Astronaut
Panel: Ethical AI: Blending Innovation and Integrity with Diane Minnée, Astronort, Asa Cox, Arcanum AI, and Aaron Creighton, Catalyst

3.30pm- 4.30pm | Networking and Refreshments

Networking breaks, lunch, and refreshments will be provided throughout the day.

To learn more, head to www.businesskapiti.co.nz

This event is kindly supported by:

Kāpiti Island Nature Tours | South African Pantry | Town Square Espresso and Eatery | Chorus