2026 programme coming soon
Auckland Startup Week
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
12-16 October 2026
A special thanks to our sponsors, event hosts, event producers, photographers, videographers and volunteers. The event was hugely successful because of our collective thinking, support and genuine backing of the startup ecosystem.
Here's to 2026 🎉
2026 Dates Announced
12 - 16 October 2026
Join us to be inspired, learn and connect.
Auckland Startup Week 2026 celebrates the rebellion in our DNA, with founders who are unafraid to tackle the world's big problems. Audacity, ingenuity and curiosity are inherent to Auckland's startup scene. Join us in exploring what’s possible when ordinary people are bold enough to challenge established markets.
Connect, learn, recharge
Speakers in 2025
Events in 2025
Attendees in 2025
Stay tuned for the Auckland Startup Week 2026 programme launch and join us for five dynamic days of keynotes, workshops, pitch competitions and networking events.
Who is Auckland Startup Week for?
Whether you're a founder, investor, enabler or corporate innovator, you'll find events that motivate, enlighten and inspire.
Starting out
Starting out
Ready to turn your high-growth idea into reality? Join sessions designed to guide you through the crucial early stages of building a startup, from validating your concept to launching into market.
Scaling up
Scaling up
Take your startup from Auckland to the world. Navigate the key challenges of scaling, master export fundamentals, and unlock the success factors for entering new markets with confidence.
Adopt
Adopt
Discover how corporates can harness startup methodologies to drive innovation. Learn how Auckland's enterprises and startups can collaborate to accelerate growth and create mutual value.
Ignite
Ignite
Be inspired by Auckland and New Zealand's most pioneering innovations. Connect with high-growth companies making global impact and explore scalable investment opportunities in our thriving ecosystem.
Auckland Startup Week Disruptors' Dinner
The official welcome dinner of Auckland Startup Week 2026 featuring a night of identity, connection, disruption, and celebration that you won’t want to miss. Celebrating innovation from the edge of the world on Monday, 12 October 2026.
More information coming.
Leading from the edge of the world
Auckland Startup Week brings together visionary founders, international investors and industry leaders for five days of inspiration, connection and opportunity.
New events, speakers and connections are being added to the programme each week.
Questions?
Yes. You'll find a registration link on each event's listing page. Just click through from the schedule calendar and follow the instructions.
Events run from Monday, 20 October to Friday, 24 October 2025. If you're coming from out of town, we recommend staying the weekend to experience the magic of Auckland. Dive into our curated articles for inspiration on activities to enjoy in the city and around the Auckland region, as well as restaurant options, accommodation ideas and ways to explore our culture and heritage.
Auckland Startup Week events are held across a few different venues, mostly within the Wynyard Quarter precinct. 'Homebase' for the week can be found in the new Pipiri Lane space. You'll find the official concierge desk there, as well as space to relax and grab a coffee between events. Learn more about the venues.
Auckland Startup Week 2026
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Register for events now
Auckland Startup Week is five days of workshops, panels, networking events and pitch sessions. Browse our full programme and register for events across the city.