Waikato Business News June/July 2020

A DIG I TA L FESTIVAL O F
INN OVAT ION
In collaboration with
27 July — 2 August
Showcasing how Tauranga’s organisations and people are leading the way
through ground-breaking new ideas.
Also featured are local, national, and international Masterminds sharing
their expert knowledge in a range of Masterclasses. Now is your chance to
learn and upskill from the world’s best!
2020 O N L I NE E V ENT S
A MAS T E RC LASS B Y
JOH N OLSEN
27 JUL — 10:00AM — 11:00AM PAID
With vast experience in HR for Microsoft, GE, and
Amazon, John will teach practical ideas for you to
build a company culture that will help you keep the
staff you need to make your business successful.
This event is proudly sponsored by
P I VOT S — BUSIN ESSES THAT
H AV E P I VOT ED TO SURVIVE
AND THRI V E
28 JUL — 10:00AM — 11:00AM FREE
Hosted by RHUBARB, you will hear from Dr Michelle
Dickinson (aka Nanogirl) and Ben Kepes (Principal
of Diversity) about how they have pivoted their
businesses during recent events to survive and
thrive. See how Dr Dickinson and her husband Iost
their STEM business to COVID, then built a new one
in 3 days!
BWN PA NEL —
WOMEN I N I N N OVATIO N
28 JUL — 12:00PM — 1:00PM PAID
Join a panel-led discussion, hosted by the Business
Women’s Network (BWN), a networking group
formed by women for women as part of the
Tauranga Chamber of Commerce. This event will
bring together women from different sectors
who are at the forefront of innovation. Free for
Chamber members; Non-members: $25
INN OVATIVE I N S IGHTS
IN RUNNING A VIRT UA L
O RGANIS AT ION
28 JUL — 1:00PM — 2:00PM FREE
Hosted by RHUBARB, you can hear how two key
Executives, Gary Johnston from the Waikato District
Health Board and Allan Lightbourne from Tauranga
City Council experienced a large conversion into a
virtual operational environment. Discover learnings
and experiences from organisations that rely on
many people.
A MAS T E RC LASS BY ANGE
WA LLAC E
28 JUL — 3:00PM — 4:00PM PAID
Ultimately business owners want to get to “The
Guts” of their clients’ experience to improve!
Hosted by Venture Centre, this Masterclass will
take you on a deep dive to learn the art of client
feedback. Ange will help you understand the
introduce client feedback into your company.
A M A S T E RC LASS BY
K AT H RINE SWITZE R
29 JUL — 10:00AM — 11:00AM PAID
Get inspired through a ground-breaking Masterclass
by the woman who created moments that changed
the world. Learn sports performance innovation and
mental toughness as iconic athlete, author, Emmywinning
broadcaster and social causes advocate,
Kathrine Switzer gives insights into myths of limitation.
This event is proudly
sponsored by
WOR K T H AT’S WORTH IT:
T ECH FOR G OOD 2020
29 JUL — 5:00PM — 6:30PM FREE
Where tech tools, skills and purpose meet to create
take you on a journey with innovative entrepreneurs
who are working on solutions locally and nationally
to solve challenges in our food, homes, waste, and
capital/investment systems.
T HOUGH T L E A DER SHI P
T H URS DAY: I N N OVAT ION I N
T HE BAY OF PL ENT Y
30 JUL — 11:00AM — 12:00PM PAID
Hosted by the Tauranga Chamber of Commerce, this
thought-provoking event will bring together local
leaders in the tech and innovation space to ask the big
picture questions of their industry and beyond. Hear
their stories, gain their insights, and discover their
vision for the future. Free for Chamber members;
Non-members: $25
VIRTUAL ARTIST
INTERVIEWS & UPCYCLED
PLASTIC CREATIONS
1 AUG — 2 AUG FREE
Tauranga Art Gallery is hosting a range of creative
activity online including virtual artist interviews that
will inspire you to get innovative and artistic. They
also have fun family activities taking place in their
gallery featuring hands on upcycled plastic creations,
and a magical Matariki art hunt.
SPONSORS
G E T TICK E T S AND EVENT INFO AT:
G ROUN DSWELLFESTIVA L .NZ