EVENTS
CIE runs over 350 events per year (in addition to our programmes). Free for all students and staff of the University of Auckland.
Events include technology training, workshops, hackathons and inspirational seminars. View upcoming events on our Eventbrite or sign up for our weekly events newsletter.
Technology Training Sessions
During the semester our Creative Technologists run 30-minute training sessions on the latest equipment and technology. Click the button to find out more and book a training on canvas:
Or complete your orientation here: ORIENTATION
Start-up Fireside Chats
Start-up Fireside Chats are back for 2024! These fortnightly session during semester one are open for anyone to attend. Mahesh Muralidhar, CEO of Phase One Ventures, will lead discussions with aspiring founders to teach you more about what it means to be an entrepreneur.
Free event. All welcome. Pizza provided!
Dates:
- Tuesday, 27 February 6pm
- Tuesday, 12 March 6pm
- Tuesday, 26 March 6pm
- Tuesday, 16 April 6pm
- Tuesday, 30 April 6pm
- Tuesday, 14 May 6pm
- Tuesday, 28 May 6pm
Venue: Kura Matahuna Unleash Space
Chiasma & Velocity Tech Talk
If you are passionate about technology and how it is shaping our world, this event is for you! Chiasma and Velocity are collaborating to bring you part one, in a two-part series of Tech Talk workshops. Together, they will be hosting a panel discussion with founders and innovators whose aim is to utilise new technologies to adapt and problem-solve for complex issues. They will share their insights on how they started their journeys and why adopting technology is so important in today’s world.
About Chiasma
Chiasma addresses New Zealand’s need for business savvy, innovative and professionally developed scientists, creating our next generation of leaders by connecting passionate and engaged STEM students to industry. Chiasma is run by groups of talented students who make things happen!
About Velocity
Velocity is New Zealand’s leading student entrepreneurship development programme, free to all current students and staff at the University of Auckland. Velocity involves a year-long schedule of talks, workshops, events, and competitions with substantial prizes. You can pick and choose which parts of Velocity you want to take part in.
Date: Monday, 25 March 6-7.30PM
Venue: Kura Matahuna Unleash Space
Velocity Ideas Challenge Prizegiving 2024
Which 20 entries will be the winners of the Velocity Ideas Challenge 2024? Come to the Ideas Challenge Prizegiving where we will announce the results!
This evening of celebration will start with our keynote speaker, and the prizegiving will be followed by networking over free drinks and nibbles – everyone is welcome!
Date: Thursday, 23 May 6-8PM
Venue: Kura Matahuna Unleash Space
Velocity $100k Challenge Grand Finals
Join us for the biggest celebration of the Velocity year – the $100k Challenge Grand Finals. Come along to see which start-ups will walk away with the top prizes, meet the entrepreneurs of the future, and hear from our keynote speaker.
Free event – everyone is welcome. Invite your friends and family to also register for this inspirational event. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Date: Wednesday, 16 October 6-8PM
Venue: Sir Owen G Glenn Building