Upcoming events
Please note: These events are subject to change. Any changes will be updated on this page as soon as possible
Aotearoa Aerospace Academy Space Camp
Aerospace New Zealand’s Aotearoa Aerospace Academy will be running another Space Camp for select students and attendees.
Please note this event is not open to the public, but keep an eye on the Aerospace New Zealand social media or the AAA website here for any public events or resources.
Associate Exclusive - NASA PREFIRE Launch Event
It is our absolute pleasure to invite Aerospace New Zealand Associates to join us at the Christchurch event for the NASA PREFIRE Launch.
Launching from New Zealand, NASA’s PREFIRE mission aims to measure Earth’s spectrally- resolved thermal emission, capturing Earth’s Planck function for the first time globally. PREFIRE uses a novel instrument that combines simple, miniaturized, passively cooled heat sensors with specially shaped optics and microelectronics to provide these measurements. Data from this mission aims to increase confidence in future projections of various climate change impacts, such as ongoing ice sheet melt, sea level rise, and changing cloud types. The CubeSats being launched for this mission represent the frontier of low-cost Earth observation for robust climate science. This seminar introduces the mission design and the scientific background along with a discussion about future-proofing Earth observation and the complexities of doing science with CubeSats.
Key speakers include:
Tristan L’Ecuyer is a professor of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (AOS) and director of the
Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS) at the University of Wisconsin-
Madison.Hamish Prince is a New Zealand-born atmospheric scientist who joined the PREFIRE team after
travelling to the USA on a NZ Fulbright Scholarship for his doctoral studies.
Doors open at 5pm. Seminar begins at 5:30pm.
Location: 231 High Street.
See you there!
Aerospace New Zealand
Aerospace New Zealand Meet-Up #34 - Innovation Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Join us for Aerospace New Zealand Meet-Up #34 - Innovation Te Whanganui-a-Tara! At our first Wellington event of 2024, we will hear from aerospace professionals from the Wellington 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 who 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:
Keith Manch - Chief Executive and Director, Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand
Graeme Tilley - Senior Systems Engineer, Nova Systems
Randy Pollock - Chief Scientist/Engineer – Space, Paihau-Robinson Research Institute
Jeremy McKee - Relationship Partner, SouthPAN
Tulasi Nandan Parashar - Senior Lecturer, Victoria University of Wellington
Mike Tecofsky - Director / Laboratory Manager, RF Test Solutions
See you there!
Aerospace New Zealand
A special thank you to our Gold Event Sponsor, Nova Systems!
Get Tickets HERE
Meet Up #35 (Christchurch)
Join us for Meet Up #35, hosted in Christchurch on the 30th of July 2024.
Location: BNZ Partners Centre, Level 4, 111 Cashel Street, Christchurch
New Zealand Aerospace Summit 2024
Join Aerospace New Zealand for the largest Aerospace event of the year for the annual New Zealand Aerospace Summit 2024!
See more information here.
Meet Up #36 (Christchurch) (Subject to Change)
Join us for Meet Up #36, hosted in Christchurch on the 12th of November 2024.
Please note, dates and times are subject to change
Associates Christmas Party (Subject to Change)
Join us for the final event of the year, the Aerospace New Zealand Annual Associates Christmas Party. held in Christchurch.
Please note that dates and times are subject to change.
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.
Location:
231 High Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
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 Professor, University 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
Aerospace solutions for solving a sea-ice mystery
How can we measure Antarctic sea-ice thickness over an area twice the size of Australia, when it is driven and crushed by hauling winds over the polar ocean? Thickness and size combined determine the total ice mass – but size we know, thickness we don’t. This matters, as mass controls the efficiency of world-wide deep ocean circulation. Urgent questions are asked about the climate impact of the recent dramatic decrease in sea ice area, quite likely not compensated by thickness growth. Wolfgang will showcase a strategy to unravel the Antarctic sea-ice mystery from air and space, which includes reference measurements on the icy ground. His team’s innovative radar solutions for drones and aircrafts - made in Aotearoa - form part of this strategy.Dr Daniel Price - Chief Scientist, Kea Aerospace
In 2017, for the first time since Edmund Hillary as part of the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition in 1957, New Zealand needed to work out how to take a heavy vehicle traverse across Antarctica. To support world-leading climate science, the challenge was to work out how to get 1,000 km from one side of the Ross Ice Shelf to the other. In this presentation, Dan will tell the story of how the Siple Coast Traverse was achieved and how aerospace played a critical role in its success.Chris Martin - Lead Consultant, Vela Science
Planes, balloons, and tractor trains: Doing science while flying 38km above Antarctica
Doing science from Antarctica is as much about logistics as discovery. Come learn how ultra long duration balloons are launched, used, and recovered to make observations that couldn't be easily made anywhere else.See you there!
Aerospace New Zealand
A special thank you to our Gold Event Sponsor, Christchurch Antarctic Office!
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:
Sarah Ramsay - CEO, United Machinists
David Powell - Business Development Manager & Co-Convenor of Aero+Space South, University of Otago
Brad Hurndell - CEO, Immortal Camera Systems
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
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
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!
New Zealand Aerospace Summit 2023
Join us for our Second Ever New Zealand Aerospace Summit at Te Pae Convention Centre. Please book tickets and see the full programme by clicking the ‘NZAS’ button in the top right!
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.
Get Tickets Below:
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.
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.
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.