Connecting NZ's Airborne Tech

Drones | Satellites | Aircraft

Join us as we bring together representatives of New Zealand’s airborne technology sector in Christchurch, NZ.

Connecting NZ’s Airborne Tech is your chance to connect with others working in the field. You’ll have the opportunity to hear from scientists working on cutting-edge research, company leaders on what they’re up to, and experts on the different paths to commercialise technologies. 

This event will be the beginning of a more connected eco-system. More details are below - if you have any questions, contact [email protected].

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Agenda, Speakers & Presentations

8:30 am | Registration

9:00 am | Welcome and Scene Setting (slides) - Annette Koo & Sophie Rebbeck

9:15 am | Research Project 1 (slides) - Lincoln Agritech - Francelino Rodrigues

9:30 am | Tech Start-up 1 (slides) - Aerolab - Craig Simpson

9:45 am | Commercialisation Options (slides) - WNT Ventures - Maria Jose (MJ) Alvarez

10:15 am | Research Project 2 (slides) - Massey University - Nitin Bhatia

10:30 am | Morning Tea

11:00 am | Tech Start-up 2 (slides) - Unmanned Aircraft Solutions - Bevan Lewell & Maksym Khovalko

11:15 am | Commercialisation options (slides) - KiwiNet - Alan Hucks

11:45 am | Research Project 3 (slides) - AgResearch - Peter Pletnyakov

12:00 pm | Networking Lunch

1:00 pm | Tech Start-up 3 (slides) - BioScout - Nick Hoskins

1:15 pm | Commercialisation options (slides) - MAF Digital Lab - Johan Potgieter

1:45 pm | Keynote Speaker (slides) - CSIRO - Cindy Ong

2:45 pm | Afternoon Tea

3:15 pm | Research Org example of commercialisation (slides) - Clarospec & AgResearch - Cameron Craigie

3:45 pm | Tech provider example of commercialisation (slides unavailable) - Kea Aerospace - Mark Rocket

4:15 pm | Closing remarks - Annette Koo & Sophie Rebbeck

4:30 pm | Networking

5:30 pm | Close

Location

Sudima Hotel Christchurch

Tasman Room 1 & 2
550 Memorial Avenue, Harewood, Christchurch
Parking available onsite

Accommodation

The Sudima Hotel is not providing discounted accommodation for this event. However, numerous alternative options are accessible in close proximity, catering to various budget and comfort preferences.