
Join us for the inaugural Aerospace Summit on Monday 5 September.

Join us for the inaugural Aerospace Summit on Monday 5 September.
Next Aerospace Meet Up
Aerospace Christchurch Meet Up #26
Tuesday 8 November 2022
TBC
Keep an eye out more more details!
Upcoming Meet Ups
Pencil these dates on your calendar!
New Zealand Aerospace Summit … 5 September
Meet Up #26 … 8 November
What’s On This Month
Aerospace Christchurch Meet Up #25 Innovation vs Regulation
Tuesday 2 August
5pm – 8pm
Canterbury Tech August Monthly Event
Tuesday 2 August
5.30pm – 7.30pm
Engineering NZ - Member Connect Canterbury
Wednesday 10 August
5.30pm – 7.30pm
Canterbury Tech Lunchtime Session
Tuesday 16 August
12.30pm – 1.15pm
Calendar
Events in February 2022
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January 31, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | February 2, 2022 | February 3, 2022 | February 4, 2022 | February 5, 2022 | February 6, 2022 |
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February 18, 2022(3 events)
All day: *CANCELLED* 36th Annual Symposium - NZ Aerospace in a Post-COVID World: Diversification, Environment & InnovationAll day: *CANCELLED* 36th Annual Symposium - NZ Aerospace in a Post-COVID World: Diversification, Environment & Innovation All day *CANCELLED* With the challenges faced by the aviation sector in 2020/2021, this year’s symposium looks at how the sector adapted to the challenges and changing environment and explores some of the exciting innovations ahead. This will be addressed through three key themes:
Find more information here. 5:00 pm: Space for Planet Earth Challenge - Final Pitch and Awards Competition (HYBRID EVENT)5:00 pm: Space for Planet Earth Challenge - Final Pitch and Awards Competition (HYBRID EVENT) – Come and watch the final pitch session and award ceremony of the “Space for Planet Earth Challenge” at the Turanga Christchurch Library. Also live-streamed. Six teams will compete at the high school and university/startup levels for a chance to win up to $30,000 dollars, mentorship, and more data to work on their environmental solutions addressing carbon sequestration and coral health. Host: Kaila Colbin, Founder and CEO, BOMA New Zealand and TEDxChristchurch Curator Speakers: Hon. Mayor Lianne Dalziel, and representatives from the U.S. Embassy, Planet, and others (to be listed). Challenge teams from New Zealand, Australia and Pacific Islands will pitch solutions to climate change issues focusing on carbon sequestration and coral health. Reception starts at 4:30pm. For more information about the Challenge, go to spaceforearth.org. The Challenge is brought to you by SpaceBase and Lead partner Planet 5:00 pm: Space for Planet Earth Challenge - Final Pitch and Awards Event5:00 pm: Space for Planet Earth Challenge - Final Pitch and Awards Event – Come join us for the final pitch session and award ceremony of the “Space for Planet Earth Challenge” at the Turanga Christchurch Library. Also live-streamed. Six teams will compete at the high school and university/startup levels for a chance to win up to $30,000 dollars, mentorship, and more data to work on their environmental solutions addressing carbon sequestration and coral health. Host: Kaila Colbin, Founder and CEO, BOMA New Zealand and TEDxChristchurch Curator Speakers: Hon. Mayor Lianne Dalziel, and representatives from the U.S. Embassy, Planet, and others (to be listed). Challenge teams from New Zealand, Australia and Pacific Islands will pitch solutions to climate change issues focusing on carbon sequestration and coral health. Reception starts at 4:30pm. For more information about the Challenge, go to spaceforearth.org. The Challenge is brought to you by SpaceBase and Lead partner Planet |
February 19, 2022 |
February 20, 2022(1 event)
9:00 am: POSTPONED: Smart Christchurch Innovation Expo9:00 am: POSTPONED: Smart Christchurch Innovation Expo – Explore new possibilities, experience tomorrow’s technology, and meet our city’s innovators at one of the first events in the world-class Te Pae Convention Centre. Share Experience over 100+ innovative solutions from emerging start-ups, social enterprises, academic institutions (including student projects), and industry disruptors. The Expo environment is a dynamic, flexible setting with interactive exhibits, which provide a different approach to presentation-based sales pitches. Hear from over 50+ technology vendors, product developers, and thought leaders’ experiences and expertise on topics including future transport, cyber security, future of place, the Internet of Things and more at the Innovation Summit. Connect A chance to explore new connections, partnerships and collaborations, the Expo brings together 10,000 attendees from central and local government, education, public and private sectors. Collaboration is at the heart of innovation, and the Expo provides an opportunity to connect with like-minded people, decision-makers, and the public. Innovate The Innovation Expo is a platform to share projects, showcase technology, and exchange ideas, which aim to inspire the collective genius around us to bring new innovation to life.
The Innovation Expo is hosted by Smart Christchurch, a Christchurch City Council programme which promotes Christchurch as an innovation hub, using leading-edge technology to connect communities and information. |
February 21, 2022(2 events)
9:00 am: POSTPONED: Smart Christchurch Innovation Expo9:00 am: POSTPONED: Smart Christchurch Innovation Expo – Explore new possibilities, experience tomorrow’s technology, and meet our city’s innovators at one of the first events in the world-class Te Pae Convention Centre. Share Experience over 100+ innovative solutions from emerging start-ups, social enterprises, academic institutions (including student projects), and industry disruptors. The Expo environment is a dynamic, flexible setting with interactive exhibits, which provide a different approach to presentation-based sales pitches. Hear from over 50+ technology vendors, product developers, and thought leaders’ experiences and expertise on topics including future transport, cyber security, future of place, the Internet of Things and more at the Innovation Summit. Connect A chance to explore new connections, partnerships and collaborations, the Expo brings together 10,000 attendees from central and local government, education, public and private sectors. Collaboration is at the heart of innovation, and the Expo provides an opportunity to connect with like-minded people, decision-makers, and the public. Innovate The Innovation Expo is a platform to share projects, showcase technology, and exchange ideas, which aim to inspire the collective genius around us to bring new innovation to life.
The Innovation Expo is hosted by Smart Christchurch, a Christchurch City Council programme which promotes Christchurch as an innovation hub, using leading-edge technology to connect communities and information. 8:00 am: *POSTPONED* New Zealand Aerospace Summit 20218:00 am: *POSTPONED* New Zealand Aerospace Summit 2021 – ![]() COVID19 UPATE: In light of the government's announcement that New Zealand will be moving to the RED light level, we are currently reviewing all of the options regarding the upcoming Aerospace Summit. We are fully committed to hosting the Aerospace Summit as soon as possible this year and will be in touch shortly with more information. Creating A Vibrant Ecosystem For Aerospace Join us for the inaugural New Zealand Aerospace Summit on the 1st November 2021. Be inspired by trailblazing innovators and renowned speakers, showcasing aerospace in New Zealand. This year, the conference will focus on ‘Creating a vibrant aerospace ecosystem in New Zealand’ with the theme Aerospace Nation. The summit is designed to inspire innovation, showcase national aerospace capabilities, and maximise networking opportunities. For all events details, the full programme, and speaker and sponsor information, visit the Summit website here.
PRICING:
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with more than 300 delegates, including aerospace entrepreneurs, investors, professionals, and government agencies. |
February 22, 2022 | February 23, 2022 | February 24, 2022 | February 25, 2022 | February 26, 2022 | February 27, 2022 |
February 28, 2022 | March 1, 2022 |
March 2, 2022(1 event)
12:30 pm: Lunchtime Tech Series Panel Discussion - Canterbury Tech12:30 pm: Lunchtime Tech Series Panel Discussion - Canterbury Tech – Practical ways to embrace diversity in all its forms, and create inclusive cultures and workplaces.We are excited to announce one of our new Lunchtime Tech Series – other sessions will be announced in the coming weeks. This session was scheduled as part of the Tech Summit programme on 26th January. The panellists had already put a lot of thought into preparing for it before our cancellation, and we’re delighted they’ve agreed to move the session online. Join us as our panellists Elle Archer, Dorenda Britten and Kate Selway discuss practical ways to embrace diversity in all its forms and create inclusive cultures and workplaces. MC’ed by Pip Loader. https://canterburytech.nz/event/lunchtime-tech-series-2-march-2022/
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“Christchurch is an ideal place to base our operations because it is a good location for flight testing, has less air traffic and relatively stable weather.”
Stefan Powell, Co-Founder and CTO, Dawn Aerospace



