8.30am
Registration and coffee
Arrive, collect your name badge and meet other participants before the formal programme begins.
City Campus
What to expect
From challenge to next step.
This programme is a draft.
Session times, speakers and room allocations will be confirmed closer to the event.
9am
Welcome and opening
Forum purpose, shared expectations and an introduction to AUT’s applied research capabilities.
WG201
9.30am
Industry challenge presentations
Industry representatives present concise technical challenges from New Zealand’s science and engineering sectors.
WG201
10.45am
Morning tea and connections
Informal discussion with presenters, researchers and technical specialists.
City Campus
11.15am
Challenge roundtables
Small-group conversations to clarify each problem, identify relevant expertise and explore possible approaches.
WG201 and WA224A
12.30pm
Lunch and networking
Continue conversations and connect with potential collaborators.
City Campus
1.30pm
Research and industry workshops
Focused sessions to shape collaboration ideas, research questions and practical next steps.
WG201 and WA224A
3pm
Afternoon tea
A short break before the final working session.
City Campus
3.30pm
Pathways to partnership
Explore project development, research support and commercialisation pathways, including engagement with AUT Ventures.
WG201
4.30pm
Reflections and next steps
Share key opportunities, identify follow-up actions and confirm points of contact.
WG201
5pm to 8pm
Networking reception
Continue conversations with industry representatives, academics, researchers and technical staff.
City Campus
Bring a challenge