Waipa Tech Meetup #2 2026

Meetup #2 2026 - Harness AI to enhance your business offering
Date: 19 May 2026
Location: Bridges Church, 28 Duke Street Cambridge

AI isn’t coming. It’s already here. And for many small and medium-sized businesses, the pace of change can feel fast, confusing, and a little bit overwhelming.

This Waipā Tech Series meetup is designed to cut through the noise and focus on practical, real-world ways businesses can harness AI to strengthen what they already do, without massive budgets, technical teams, or shiny-but-useless tools.

Join us for a fast-paced, interactive event where our panel of expert speakers share their growth stories and key milestones. No slides, no scripts, just authentic insights.

Each speaker will deliver a 5-minute pitch, followed by a Q&A session, giving you the chance to connect, ask questions, and exchange ideas in a dynamic, conversational format.

Guest Speakers include:

• Jordan McFadyen - Director, Done by Nine

• Kin Lung (KL) Chan - Co-Founder & CEO, Deep Knowledge and CTO, The Innovation Activator

• Jeremy Johnson - Founder & Chief Product Officer, Rocketspark

Enjoy drinks and nibbles while connecting and networking with other founders, operators, and support providers.

Be sure to book your place now and get inspired for 2026!

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Thanks to our sponsors

A huge shout out to BNZ Cambridge for hosting us, and of course our regular sponsors: Waipā District Council, Rocketspark, Soda INC., and Belle PR.

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What is Waipā Tech Meetups?

This is a new initiative brought to you by Rocketspark, Soda Inc., Belle PR, BNZ, and the Waipā District Council.

Waipā Tech Meetups is a series of events, designed to bring Waipā-based tech businesses together for insights from local tech experts (or "tech-sperts"). Expect practical tips and techniques, opportunities to network with like-minded businesses, and drinks and nibbles in a casual, welcoming atmosphere. 

Who’s it for?
Tech businesses and budding entrepreneurs in the Waipā region.

What’s on offer?

• Key note speakers to talk through the latest tech-related skills, trends, and founder stories

• Networking opportunities with local businesses

• A relaxed environment with refreshments