Date & Time: 5 - 8pm, Friday, 21st November 2025
Venue: Grid AKL - John Lysaght Event Venue, 101 Pakenham Street West, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010
Format: Panel Speakers + Project Booth & Showcases
Ticket: Free (registered here)
Speakers: Pam Ford (Auckland Council), Tom Wu (Go Bear), Richard Liew (NZ Entrepreneur Magazine) + 3 capstone teams from AUT and University of Auckland
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DISRUPT GO BEAR is a FREE high-energy evening designed to connect ambitious minds across Auckland’s innovation ecosystem. Whether you’re a job seeker, recent graduate, aspiring founder, or tech enthusiast, this is your chance to network with startup founders, top university capstone teams, and local innovation leaders — all in one place.
Vibe: Coding, Startups & Tech Opportunities is the main theme topic for the event. We have got 3 top university capstone teams to showcase their amazing MVP while you can gain insider tips from a diverse panel of experts spanning council, startups, PR, and education — each sharing practical insights and support pathways available in the local startup scene.
Get your free ticket now and come for the inspiration, stay for the connections — and leave with fresh ideas, new contacts, and a clearer direction for your next big move, whether that’s your next job, your first startup, or your future breakthrough.
Get your ticket here: https://events.humanitix.com/disrupt-go-bear-vibe-coding-startup-and-tech-opportunities
Draft agenda (subject to change):
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM: Networking & "Career Fuel"
5:45 PM - 6:00 PM: Welcome & Opening Remarks
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM: Project Capstone Showcase: The Next Generation of AI
6:45 PM - 7:30 PM: Panel and Q&A
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM onwards: Closing Remarks & Final Networking
Please note: While this is a free event, venue capacity is limited. We reserve the right to manage total attendance once capacity is reached. If the venue becomes full, entry may be paused until space becomes available.