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Unlock a deeper understanding of your colleagues and maybe yourself. 🧠 Rachael Hurren (Inde Technology) presents "Neurodivergence in IT: Beyond the stereotypes" on May 6th at EPIC Ōtautahi Christchurch. Learn practical insights into neurodiversity, move past myths and understand the real impact of neurodiversity in our industry. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gTtBWCte Free for Canterbury Tech members. #ITProfessional #Neurodiversity #LearningAndDevelopment

Ready to go beyond the stereotypes? Join us for an insightful event: "Neurodivergence in IT: Beyond the stereotypes" Rachael Hurren (Inde Technology)! Did you know that neurodivergence is twice as prevalent in the IT industry? Yet, many talented individuals might not even realize they're neurodivergent, often just feeling like they're operating without a hidden instruction manual. If you're in the IT field, you're undoubtedly working alongside neurodivergent colleagues every single day. Perhaps you've even had that quiet thought about yourself? This is your opportunity to delve deeper and understand: - What neurodivergence actually looks like in the IT world, far beyond common misconceptions. - Key insights if you suspect you or someone you know might be neurodivergent. - Crucial knowledge about neurodiversity that every IT professional should have. Rachael, a seasoned Learning & Development Director with a background in psychology and education, will share her expertise in fostering inclusive and empowering tech environments. Ready to learn and build more inclusive teams? Register now! https://lnkd.in/gTtBWCte #Neurodiversity #IT #Inclusion #Tech

🚨 Quick shoutout to the Canterbury Tech community - Liz here with a small challenge I’m hoping you can help me overcome... We’ve got a great bunch of businesses signed up as members (thank you!) - but we’ve noticed that some of their team members don’t know they’re part of the club. 😬 Why does that matter? Because it means they might be missing out on free access to our Tech Tuesday events, member discounts and member pricing on things like our Human Skills for Tech course. So – we’re making it easier with a Member toolkit which includes: ✅ "Proud Member" logo packs ✅ Newsletter sign-up links ✅ Handy blurbs you can share with your teams If you’re the person who can help spread the word inside your company (or you know who is), drop me a line and I'll send you everything through - please help us make sure no one misses out again! #CanterburyTech #TechCommunity #MembershipPerks #TechTuesday

📢 Level Up Your Tech Team's Communication Skills! 🚀 Tech success hinges on more than just technical expertise. We're offering Bridging the Communication Gap — Human Skills for Tech Professionals to equip your team with the communication and interpersonal skills needed for stronger results, client relationships, and collaboration. Key skills gained: Stakeholder understanding, language credibility, influencing techniques, assertiveness, and time management. ➡️ Who: Tech professionals wanting to communicate more effectively with clients, stakeholders, and teams. Details: 🗓️ Starts: May 1, 2025 📍 Location: BNZ Partners Centre, Canterbury 💰 Cost: $450+GST (Canterbury Tech members), $650+GST (non-members) ⌚ Limited spots! Don't let communication gaps hold your team back. Invest in their future! ➡️ Reserve your spot now: https://lnkd.in/gznbRJxf #HumanSkillsForTech #CommunicationSkills #TechTraining #CanterburyTech

Join us in welcoming our newest board member - Sacha McGregor! 🎉 In case you missed our last monthly newsletter (sign up here so you don't miss out again! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gzr8kXam), we're absolutely thrilled to officially welcome Sacha McGregor to the Canterbury Tech board! With her experience spanning marketing, communications, and instructional design, Sacha brings a wealth of deep industry knowledge to our team. As a founder and director, she also possesses invaluable strategic business acumen and leadership that will support us into the future. Learn more about Sacha (fun facts included 🎙️) and our entire board here: https://lnkd.in/gsdcgpZq #CanterburyTech #TechLeadership

The Canterbury Tech team got together over the weekend, not in a boardroom, but around a table full of incredible food and even better conversation. We were planning something special: the 2025 Tech Summit! 📅 Mark your calendars for September 9 - it’s shaping up to be an amazing day of ideas, connections and inspiration for our tech community. More details soon… but for now, save the date! 🚀 #CanterburyTech #TechSummit2025 #SaveTheDate #TechCommunity #ChristchurchTech

📢 Fantastic energy at ChristchurchNZ's recent PowerUp event: "Power Up Your Career: Navigating Career Change for Professional Women"! Our CE Liz was invited to present and delved into the realities of career progression in today's world - here are her takeaways for anyone considering their next step: ➡️ Career Progression is Non-Linear: Forget the traditional ladder! Your skills are transferable across industries. Success comes from strategic networking, compelling storytelling, and actively identifying opportunities – it's not about luck! Don't underestimate the power of volunteering and embracing unexpected challenges for growth. ➡️ The Tech Sector is Open to Everyone: Contrary to popular belief, tech isn't just for developers. Marketing, HR, customer experience, and so many other roles are vital. Many tech businesses, especially here in Canterbury, don't always shout about their opportunities, so be proactive in exploring! ➡️ Skills for the Future are Human-Centric: The World Economic Forum's insights for 2025 highlight that the most valuable skills are analytical thinking, creativity, resilience, and complex problem-solving – not solely technical expertise. The job market is evolving, and your mindset and adaptability are key. ➡️ The Power of Networking & Saying Yes: Opportunities often bloom through connections, especially in our close-knit Christchurch community. Never underestimate the power of your network – you're likely only two degrees of separation away from your next opportunity! Say YES to new experiences, volunteer, and put yourself forward. ➡️ Imposter Syndrome is Normal – Keep Pushing: Feeling like an imposter? It's a common experience when you're stretching yourself. Embrace the learning and growth, and take proactive steps every day – whether it's building a new skill, connecting with someone new, or exploring a different career path. A huge thank you to ChristchurchNZ and Karen Haigh for hosting such an empowering event. It was fantastic to connect with so many driven professional women! Let's continue to support each other in navigating our career journeys. #PowerUpYourCareer #CareerChange #ProfessionalWomen #TechJobs #CanterburyTech #ChristchurchNZ #Networking #SkillsForTheFuture #ImposterSyndrome #CareerGrowth

We're thrilled to launch a brand new addition to the Canterbury Tech lineup – designed specifically for tech businesses. Created by the dynamic duo Liz Foxwell-Canning, MInstD, and Vaughan Luckman , this one-day workshop is all about helping tech professionals overcome the pain points of communication and influence, with internal and external stakeholders. Expect a highly interactive (and yes, actually fun!) session, filled with practical tools, candid conversations, and plenty of peer insight. And plenty of catering too! Just 16 spots available – so if you’re serious about stepping back to get ahead, this is your moment. Canterbury Tech members enjoy 30% off – and yes, it’s fully catered with all dietary needs taken care of. Book now – and let’s make it a day worth stepping away for.

TechTuesday was absolutely buzzing! 🚀 We packed the house to dive deep into the world of generative AI with the incredible Tim Ackroyd from Custom D Ltd. Delving into practical applications for product development, demystifying embeddings, vector databases, and RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) the questions were flying post presentation. A huge shoutout to our fantastic hosts, Christchurch City Council, with Michael Healy and Cath Parr sharing their insights on human-centered AI development within the CCC. Alexandros Andronikos was once again a fantastic host and AV tech! A massive thank you to our annual sponsor, Amazon Web Services (AWS), for making events like this possible! Plus, a warm welcome to our new catering provider/sponsor, G&T Catering and our supporters Contented – you kept everyone fueled and happy! What were your biggest takeaways from the night? Share them below! 👇 #TechTuesday #GenerativeAI #ProductDevelopment #AI #ChristchurchTech #AWS #Innovation

Tackling the "trickiest problems" is Tim Ackroyd's specialty. In this snippet, he opens up about the biggest challenges he's faced while working with Gen AI and how he's overcome them. From unexpected hurdles to groundbreaking solutions, Tim's experience is both insightful and inspiring. Get a glimpse into the real-world challenges of building intelligent systems. A huge thanks to our Sponsors Amazon Web Services (AWS) and supporters (Contented, Parry Field Lawyers) and this months host Christchurch City Council and Alexandros for their support. 🚀 Ready to dive into the future of AI? Secure your spot at our event! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gzVnzk5J 🙏 Huge thanks to our sponsors AWS and supporters Contended & Parry Field, and our host CCC and Alex for making this event possible. 📬 Stay connected with the latest Canterbury Tech updates! Subscribe to our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gXrVUjaH 📅 Explore more tech events on our calendar: https://lnkd.in/g4aGBNaT #AIChallenges #Innovation #ProblemSolving #TechResilience #CustomD #GenerativeAI