IMPACTFUL INNOVATION
What is Impactful Innovation?
Where Big Ideas Meet Bold Action
Impactful Innovation 2026 brought together global leaders, groundbreaking founders, and deep-tech experts shaping tomorrow’s world. Through keynote talks, fireside chats, and live venture pitches, our attendees connected with the people driving change across critical global markets.
Thank you to our speakers
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Rinku Patel
AI TRANSFORMATION EXECUTIVE, HEALTHCARE FOUNDER, BOARD DIRECTOR
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Kathryn Meng
VENTURE CAPITALIST, PLANETARY HEALTH INVESTOR, BOARD DIRECTOR
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Fraser Hodgson
INNOVATION DIRECTOR, ANIMAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE, COMMERCIALISATION EXPERT
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Juliana Garaizar
VENTURE CAPITALIST, CLIMATE TECH LEADER, ECOSYSTEM BUILDER
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Kelli Luginbuhl
BIOTECH FOUNDER, ECOSYSTEM BUILDER, BOARD DIRECTOR
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Oliver Hardick
BIOTECH FOUNDER, INVESTMENT DIRECTOR, BOARD MEMBER
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Diana Keenan
VENTURE CAPITALIST, FRONTIER TECH INVESTOR, STRATEGIC CAPABILITY ADVISOR
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Stuart Chambers
FOUNDER, STEM CELL BIOLOGIST, ENTREPRENEUR IN RESIDENCE
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Clint Barnes
DEFENCE SCIENCE LEADER, AEROSPACE ENGINEER, FRONTIER TECH STRATEGIST
IMPACTFUL INNOVATION SPOTLIGHT
THE future reimagined
The Impactful Innovation Spotlight is a platform for innovative startups and early-stage ventures to showcase their groundbreaking ideas to the wider innovation ecosystem. This is your chance to pitch your vision and gain exposure. Enter to win all-access tickets and seize the opportunity to present your concept to an audience of potential collaborators, investors, and partners.
Secure your spot at Impactful Innovation 2026
Impactful Innovation 2026 is Supported By
WHAT IS AUCKLAND STARTUP WEEK?
Auckland's premier innovation event
Impactful Innovation is once again leading the charge as the opening event of Auckland Startup Week, a city-wide celebration of innovation, talent, and big ideas across Tāmaki Makaurau.
This series of events brings together visionary founders, international investors and industry leaders for five days of inspiration, connection and opportunity.