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BioTechNZ

Endless possibilities…

Kia ora,

In this issue

  • Insights from our Executive Director 
  • Executive Council Elections
  • Events and member News


Insights from our Executive Director 

The more I work in this role the more excited I am about the convergence of once-siloed technologies across multidisciplinary teams. Recently, we had the privilege of attending the Aerospace Summit in Christchurch, where we see the convergence of biology, chemistry, physics and data, all under the umbrella of tech. It’s an incredibly exciting future, and we need to continue shaping our sector and sharing our story to inspire the next generation. In this light, we extend our congratulations to our new Executive Council members, who play a vital role in guiding this journey and helping set our course.


Events and member news

We can’t wait to reconnect at Aotearoa New Zealand’s 2025 Life Science Summit – Uniting biology and technology to unleash potential. 18-19 March, 2025 at Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre. Click here to pop it in your calendar now.  Stay tuned for programme announcements… coming soon!

BioTechNZ and Bioscience Enterprise Networking Event Series

  • Date: Friday 25 October
  • Date 28 or 29 November
  • Time: 5:00 – 7:30 pm (arrival from 4.45 pm)
  • Location: SBS Reception Lounge, School of Biological Sciences, 3A Symonds Street, Auckland.
  • Cost: Free

Welly Biotech’n’Beers

Remember to join our Wellington Biotech community on 25 October and 28 November.

Member News 

Congratulations to SR Intellectual Property for being awarded a listing in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers®(NZ) for biotechnology and intellectual property (IP) law. Plus, Shelly Rowland’s recognition as Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year (NZ) 2025 for biotechnology and IP law. 

Remember to send us your good news so we can share with your fellow members.

Ngā mihi 
Zahra Champion
Executive Director, BioTechNZ


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