Upcoming events

Meet Up #33 - Aerospace in Antarctica
Apr
10

Meet Up #33 - Aerospace in Antarctica

Join us for Aerospace New Zealand Meet-Up #33 - Aerospace in Antarctica! At this event, we will hear from scientists and aerospace professionals discussing their latest projects and technology being used in Antarctica. This event promises to be a valuable opportunity for networking, knowledge sharing, and inspiration.

Please note the below event information:

5.00pm - Networking 

5.30pm - Presentations commence

Tickets: To help cover our organisation's running costs, we are now charging $20 per ticket. It's still free if you're an Aerospace New Zealand Associate, Christchurch Antarctic Office Member or are live streaming. You can become an Associate via our website.

Online Option: For people who can't attend the event, we will be offering a live webinar, so please register for that and select the Online Ticket option under ticket type. ZOOM LINK HERE

Planned Presentations include:

  • Michelle La Rue - Associate ProfessorUniversity of Canterbury
    Emperor penguin populations are challenging to monitor because of the species’ life history and remoteness. However, high-resolution satellite imagery has drastically advanced our ability to learn about the species, since we can see places on the ground that we cannot physically get to. In this presentation, Michelle will talk about a recent study where we estimated a comprehensive population trajectory over a recent 10-year period, finding with 81% probability that the global population of adult emperor penguins declined between 2009 and 2018 by about 9.6% (95% credible interval (CI) -26.4% to +9.4). We cannot explain this trend yet, especially as we observed an apparent population up-tick toward the end of time series. Our work potentially establishes a framework for monitoring other Antarctic coastal species detectable by satellite, while promoting a need for research to better understand factors driving biotic changes in the Southern Ocean ecosystem.

  • Prof. Wolfgang Rack - Director, Gateway Antarctica - University of Canterbury

  • Michael Tecofsky - Director, RF Test Solutions

  • Dr Daniel Price - Chief Scientist, Kea Aerospace

See you there!

Aerospace New Zealand

A special thank you to our Gold Event Sponsor, Christchurch Antarctic Office

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Meet Up #32
Feb
13

Meet Up #32

Join us for Aerospace New Zealand Meet-Up #32 - Innovation Ōtākou Otago! At our first event of the 2024, we will hear from aerospace professionals from the Otago region who will discuss their latest projects and technology. This event promises to be a valuable opportunity for networking, knowledge sharing, and inspiration.

Please note the below event information:

5.00pm - Networking 

5.30pm - Presentations commence

Online Option: For people that can't make it to the event, we will be offering a live webinar, so please register for that and select the Online Ticket option under ticket type. ZOOM LINK HERE

Planned Presentations include:

More presentations to be announced shortly.


See you there!

Aerospace New Zealand

Get Tickets here!

Location

15 Thomas Burns Street 15 Thomas Burns Street, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand

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Associates Christmas Party
Dec
5

Associates Christmas Party

Get your ticket for the annual Aerospace New Zealand Associates Christmas Party! There are only 140 tickets so get in quick, you don't want to miss out on a stellar party!

Tuesday, 5th December 2023, 5.00pm to Late

Dux Central, Upper Dux, 144 Lichfield Street, Christchurch Central City

Tickets: $20+gst per head

Drinks: Bar tab of $1,000

Awards: Informal awards are up for grabs, including for best dressed (Christmas themed!)

Food will be covered and will include:

Plain & Meat Antipasti, Falafel, Beef & Fish Sliders, Calamari, Fried Chicken, Bread and Dips, Curly Fries, Hand Cut Fries and Vegan, Chorizo, Margarita, Fungi and Crispy Chicken Pizzas!  All dietary requirements can be catered for.

See you there!

Aerospace New Zealand 

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Meet Up #31
Nov
7

Meet Up #31

Join us for Aerospace New Zealand Meet-Up #31 - 2023 Over & Out! At our final event of the year, we will hear from aerospace professionals who will discuss their latest projects and technology. This event promises to be a valuable opportunity for networking, knowledge sharing, and inspiration.

Please note the below event information:

5.00pm - Networking 

5.30pm - Presentations commence

Online Option: For people that can't make it to the event, we will be offering a live webinar, so please register for that and select the Online Ticket option under ticket type. ZOOM LINK HERE

Tickets: To help cover our organisation's running costs, we are now charging $10 per ticket.  It's still free if you're an Associate or are live streaming. You can become an Associate via our website.

John Britten Foyer - University of Canterbury

Planned Presentations:

  • Ed Barker - Manager, Partridge Advisory

  • Emily Blyth - CEO, Pyper Vision

  • Linda Falwasser - CEO,  Tāwhaki Joint Venture

  • Maksym Khovalko - Co-Founder and Managing Director, Blackmaps Geospatial

  • Dr. Sarah Kessans - Senior Lecturer, University of Canterbury

    See you there!

Aerospace New Zealand

A special thank you to our Event Sponsor Partridge Advisory and to the University of Canterbury for hosting us on their campus!

We are incredibly excited to be working with Badger to create a dynamic discussion space between event attendees, speakers and sponsors - before, during and after Meet-Up #31. Sign up for free here to join the conversation! 

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Meet-Up #30 - Green Aerospace
Jul
20

Meet-Up #30 - Green Aerospace

Join us for Aerospace New Zealand Meet-Up #30, where we will be shining a spotlight on the innovative work being done on Green Aerospace Advances This is a unique opportunity to find out, first-hand about the innovations in sustainability and green Aerospace being carried out in New Zealand, or just to network with fellow members of the Aerospace Community.

MC: Mark Rocket 

Planned Presentations: 

Jordi Blasco - CTO, HPCNow! 
Towards High-Efficiency Simulations
High-Performance Computing (HPC) plays a vital role in the aerospace industry, enabling complex simulations and rapid design iterations, enhancing safety, optimising aircraft performance, enhancing aerodynamics, promoting greener propulsion systems, developing lighter materials, and other critical areas. In this talk, Jordi Blasco, CTO @HPCNow!, will introduce some case studies where institutions have been able to improve the scalability and performance of several codes and workflows.

Jason Hill - Head of Emerging Tech Business, BNZ
BNZ Update

Michelle LaRue - Associate Professor, University of Canterbury

Shah Aslam - CEO, Ocean Flyer & John Hamilton - Operations Director, Ocean Flyer
Seagliders bringing Sustainable Connectivity
Ocean Flyer signed a historic $700m agreement in April 2022 with REGENT to bring 25 seagliders to New Zealand. Ocean Flyer is the first bespoke seaglider-only company set up in the world to bring sustainable, fully electric, fast, affordable and comfortable new mode for mass public transport. Ocean Flyer is committed to connecting communities across the motu, tackling climate change, and building a more resilient and affordable transport network for everyone.

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Meet Up #29
May
26

Meet Up #29

Join us for Aerospace New Zealand Meet-Up #29, where we will be shining a spotlight on the innovative work being done in Te Tai Tokerau (Northland). This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the cutting-edge projects and technologies being developed in the region and to connect with fellow industry professionals who share a passion for aerospace.

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Meet Up #28
Mar
28

Meet Up #28

Join us and shape the future of aerospace with #StartMeUp!

Aerospace New Zealand is excited to offer Aotearoa New Zealand’s first-ever nationwide Aerospace mentoring programme, for individuals who are seeking assistance in kick-starting their start-up.

Whether you have an idea or are a start-up that requires assistance with scaling up and increasing venture capital, this mentor programme is for you! Applicants will be assessed by our board of expert assessors. If applicants meet the assessment criteria, they will then be awarded the programme. Successful applicants will be offered an individual, bespoke mentor programme, that will be tailored to their specific needs.

More information on the programme will be revealed at our launch, so make sure to secure your tickets to our launch events in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland.

Event Information:

Christchurch Launch Event

Date: Tuesday 28th March 2023

Time: 5pm for a 5:30pm Start

Venue: BNZ Christchurch Partners Centre

Level 4, 111 Cashel Street, Christchurch.

Hear from:

Mekdim Tasfaye, Co-Founder, Oasis Orbital Systems

Michelle Polglase, Commercialisation Manager, Kiwi Net

Natasha Phillips, Business Activation Lead, Bank of New Zealand

Nick Jackson, CTO, Pyper Vision

Gerard Quinn, Director, Centre for Entrepreneurship, University of Canterbury

Wellington Launch Event

Date: Tuesday 28th March 2023

Time: 5:30pm for a 6:00pm Start

Venue: BNZ Wellington Partners Centre

Level 2, Ricoh House, 1 Victoria Street, Wellington.

Please note this event time has changed, and doors will now be open from 5:30pm.

Hear from:

Jude Rushmere, General Manager, Nova Systems New Zealand

Joshua Jo, Business Development Manager, Bank of New Zealand

Jon Kerr, CEO, Flight Structures and Chief Design Engineer, New Zealand SkyDive Limited (formally Pacific Aerospace)

Betina Pavri, Senior Principal Engineer, Paiahu-Robinson Research Institute, Victoria University Wellington

Scott Griffith, Deputy Director Emerging Technologies Programme, Aviation Standards Emerging Technologies

Auckland Launch Event - hosted by Aerospace Auckland

Date: Tuesday 28th March 2023

Time: 5pm for a 5:30pm Start

Venue: BNZ Auckland Partners Centre

*Please note the Auckland Launch Event is being hosted by Aerospace Auckland and therefore there will be no charge to Aerospace New Zealand Associates. Event details are subject to change.

Thank you to our event sponsors and partners Aerospace Auckland, UC Centre for Entrepreneurship, ChristchurchNZ, Moonshot and BNZ for their ongoing support.

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Meet Up #27
Mar
16

Meet Up #27

ASSOCIATE EXCLUSIVE: We have 40 exclusive spots for our associates for the private, invitation-only Careers in Aerospace event with NASA. It's first in, first served, so get in quick! An online webinar is available for those that are unable to attend in-person. 

“Discover what a career in aerospace has to offer at Aerospace New Zealand's Careers in Aerospace event!"

Join us at our first meet-up of the year, as we launch into a world of endless possibilities within an aerospace career. 

We will be hearing from various keynote speakers and a panel of industry experts who will tell us about their careers in aerospace, and how to get started within the industry, with a careers display and networking with local and national aerospace companies to follow. 

Special Guest Speakers:

  • NASA Administrator Bill Nelson 

  • NASA Deputy Administrator Pamela Melroy 

  • Minister Ayesha Verrall

Panel Speakers: 

  • Richard Adams, Regional Manager, Oceania, Swoop Aero  

  • Dr Michele Banister, Planetary Astronomer and Science Communicator, University of Canterbury 

  • Roland Sommer, CEO, Argus Group

  • James Ramsay, Team Lead - Spacecraft Tanks and Structures, Dawn Aerospace 

  • Dr Lisa Brown, General Surgeon & Aerospace Medicine Researcher; Lead of New Zealand Space Health Research Center

Careers Fair and Networking Post Presentations and Talks

Need a new LinkedIn Profile Picture? We've got you covered! All attendees will be able to get a headshot taken by our LinkedIn photographer. 

Please note this is a private event for our associates involved in the aerospace sector OR education providers. Please do not publicly share or advertise this event. This event has limited capacity, so it is first in, first served. 

Thank you to our event sponsors and partners, ChristchurchNZ, the University of Canterbury and Merlin Labs NZ for their ongoing support. 

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