Social Events

Below are the social events happening in Auckland as part of Tech·Ed 2008.

     •  Ask the Experts Evening
     •  Girl Geek Dinner
     •  TechFest 2008
     •  Farewell Drinks

Ask the Experts

Your chance to meet the speakers in person and ask those questions you've always wanted to ask! This is a unique opportunity to engage and interact with local and international industry experts in the Marketplace with drinks and canapés.

When	Monday 1 September, 6.30pm-8.00pm
Where	MarketPlace, Level 4, SKYCITY Convention Centre

 

Girl Geek Dinner

After the success of the inaugural Women in Technology Dinner last year, we will once again be celebrating women in the IT industry with excellent food, panel discussions and networking opportunities.

Following the success of the inaugural Women in Technology Dinner that took place at Tech·Ed 2007 please join us at this year’s Girl Geek Dinner on Monday 1 September from 8.00pm – 10.00pm at SKYCITY Convention Centre.

The dinner will be hosted by the New Zealand Girl Geek Dinner organisers, Amanda Jackson and Brenda Wallace, with presentations from Bronwen Zande and Joh Clarke.

• Bronwen Zande, who owns a Development Consulting firm in Sydney, will be discussing tips and tricks of running a technology consulting company in a virtual environment. 
   
• Joh Clarke, an open source developer from Wellington will be speaking on females in online gaming.

Come along and enjoy the evening, take part in the question and answer sessions and network with your industry peers. Whether you are attending Tech·Ed or not, you are welcome to join this fun and informative event.

When	Monday 1 September, 8.00pm-10.00pm
Where	Level 5, SKYCITY Convention Centre
Tickets	Tickets are free for Tech·Ed attendees who can register on the CommNet Session Builder (available soon). Non-Tech·Ed attendees can purchase tickets for $99+GST. Please call 09 309 2440 or email teched@avenues.co.nz

 

TechFest 2008 - don't miss it!

Join us at Princes Wharf on Quay Street from 6.30pm on Tuesday 2 September for a fun-packed evening of entertainment. This year we’re very excited to announce not only Opshop as our headline act but dDub to support and give you the ultimate live music experience!

		Opshop “Like our answer to Coldplay and U2, they played big, rousing pop songs with the beef to fill a stadium and the sentiment to back an Oxfam campaign.”  - NZ Herald 2007 With a number one, double platinum selling album and the biggest song at New Zealand Radio in 4 years Opshop will undoubtedly give a great performance at Princes Wharf.
		dDub You will also be spoilt for choice with one of New Zealand’s best loved live acts, dDub.

Customers and Partners who register for the main Tech·Ed event automatically receive tickets, so come along and join us for this year’s TechFest. Finger food and drinks will be served throughout the evening.

Situated on the waterfront of Auckland City, Princes Wharf is within 5-10 minutes walking distance of the SKYCITY Convention Centre.

When	Tuesday 2 September, from 6.30pm-11.00pm
Where	Princes Wharf, Quay Street
Tickets	Tech·Ed attendees automatically receive tickets. Additional tickets can be purchased for $145.00 + GST. Email your details to teched@avenues.co.nz.
Restrictions	Attendees must be over 18 years of age.

 

Farewell Drinks

Join fellow delegates after the last conference sessions and take the opportunity to unwind, chat about what you've learned and discuss the technologies you've seen.

When	Wednesday 3 September, 5.00pm-6.30pm
Where	MarketPlace, Level 4, SKYCITY Convention Centre