Innovate & Elevate: Canterbury Tech and Aerospace New Zealand Connection
Christchurch played host to a special collaborative event between Canterbury Tech and Aerospace New Zealand: Innovate & Elevate – Canterbury Tech and Aerospace New Zealand Connection on Wednesday 13th August 2025. The evening brought together leading minds from aerospace and technology to explore the future of innovation, collaboration, and regional growth.
Attendees had the chance to network, share ideas, and hear from a diverse line-up of speakers who showcased the depth of talent and opportunity across Canterbury’s tech and aerospace sectors:
Jason Hill – Head of Emerging Tech Business, BNZ
Cairo Akehurst – CEO & Founder, Cattle Credit
Marcus Hughan – Senior Electrical Engineer, In-Space Propulsion, Dawn Aerospace
Mark Hewitt – General Manager, Argus CableTech
Miho Tanaka Gumpp – Business Development Manager, Argus ManuTech
From future-focused financial technology to cutting-edge aerospace propulsion systems, the presentations highlighted the wide-ranging innovation happening right here in Canterbury. The event fostered new connections and sparked valuable conversations about how technology and aerospace can work together to drive growth, opportunity, and global impact.
It was an inspiring evening that reinforced Canterbury’s position as a leading hub for both technology and aerospace in New Zealand.