2025 Conference
NZ Tech Rally
Inclusive spaces for the NZ software community to celebrate, connect and grow together.
NZ Tech Rally wants to see the NZ software engineering community be inspired by how other local companies and engineers are thriving. We are keen to hear Kiwis share how they address different engineering concerns in the NZ context and feel empowered to try those solutions out at their organisations.
Attendees will learn from these experiences and get practical advice from other Kiwis.
Let's rally the NZ software industry together to become more resilient for 2025 and beyond.
Conference information
When?
Where?
Rongomātāne Plenary Hall One (max 280 people),
Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre,
50 Cable Street, Wellington, New Zealand
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Recall the great moments from the conference!
View Google Photos albumAmazing talks and speakers
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From developer to architect: the ultimate guide to mastering the transition Ben Yu
Enterprise Architect @ Lotto New Zealand -
And then the robots came Bron Thomson
Founder and Executive Director @ Springload Te Pipītanga -
The silent struggle: overcoming imposter syndrome and finding my place in tech Claire Sole
Engineering Lead @ Bank of New Zealand -
How internal platform teams can help create resilient organisations Edward Taylor
Product Person @ Kiwibank -
Email sucks! A story Of solving an email deliverability problem James Espie
Engineering Manager @ Fergus -
From developing software to voiding warranties: a journey into hacking Jim Rush
Senior Security Consultant @ PrivSec Consulting -
Building career resilience Julia Bower
Co-Founder & Engineer @ The Fractional Directory & Serko -
Accessibility through AI? Maia Miller
Managing Director @ Aleph Accessibility -
Transformation at scale: tactics and implementation for levelling up our deployment process Mark Hrynczak
Head of Quality @ Canva -
Hold, fold or walk away: navigating burnout like The Gambler Nav Rao
Product Engineer -
Leveraging your team's identity Patricia Tan
Senior Product Designer @ RUSH Digital -
Nothing new under the sun; stability through change Rachel Collingridge
Head of Engineering @ Totara -
Leveraging your team's identity Rod Acevedo
Principal Product Designer @ RUSH Digital -
Radical Trust & Transparency: A Startup Case Study Rowan Savage
Co-founder & CTO @ Runn.io -
Beyond short-term gains: future-proofing Aotearoa's talent pipeline Ruth McDavitt
CEO @ Summer of Tech -
From intention to inclusion: more than words on your website Sachi Taulelei
Founder @ Humble
Career enhancing activities
We've lined up few cool activities to help enhance your career, and make the most of your time at our conference!
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Free CV clinic
Is your CV as clear as can be?
Join the Write team for a free CV Clinic at the conference, where they’ll review your CV or LinkedIn profile.
Get practical tips on how to showcase your skills and polish your writing to land your next role.
Write Group is a clear communications consultancy, helping businesses get the best possible return from their written content.
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Upgrade your profile with a professional headshot
Yep, you read it right.
Steve Montgomery from Profile Photos will be running 5-minute sessions from a pop-up studio booth at the conference.
$50 and include one retouched, high-resolution image.
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Mentor-mentee speed matching sessions
Come along to our Mentor-mentee speed matching sessions, brought to you by the wonderful crew at Summer of Tech. These sessions will be running during break times.
These quick-fire meetups are your chance to spark real conversations, swap ideas, and grow your network—whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out. It’s all happening during the conference breaks, so grab your kai and jump in!
It’s casual, it’s meaningful, and you just might meet someone who changes your career trajectory. Don’t miss it.
Sponsors
Thank you to our amazing sponsors. We wouldn’t be able to do it without you!
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