hardware Meetup NZ: Manufacturing
About this event
Join Hardware Meetup NZ on 23rd April 2026 for a relaxed evening at Outset Ventures in Parnell, where we will showcase several companies leading the way in manufacturing.
This event will feature a fireside chat with founders and builders, who are building interesting products from Aotearoa. Hear about their experiences and challenges with manufacturing, whether that be manufactured in-house or contracted out in New Zealand or overseas.
Our events are designed to bring together a wide range of the community, from startup founders and execs, to subject-matter experts, investors, students and general startup enthusiasts not only in Auckland but from all around NZ.
Parking for Outset
A live-stream will be available - you can register to be sent the link prior to the event start-time.
Date and time
Thursday, 23rd April 2026
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Venue: Outset, Level 4, 24 Balfour Road Parnell, Auckland
Cost: $20 / $15 students (+ processing fees)
Food: pizza, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks
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Speakers
Anna and Anthony Glucina from Define Instruments
Anna is the Chief Operating Officer and is driving operational excellence and aligning our team to deliver exceptional results and customer value.
Anthony is the President and is leading innovation and growth in IoT, with a strong engineering background and a passion for delivering solutions that drive value for customers.
Athir Jaaz from Fisher & Paykel ApplianceS
Athir Jaaz is currently the Functional Leader for the Auckland Hardware Electronics team. He has been with Fisher & Paykel for over 22 years, since graduating in 2004 and started his career as a Hardware Design Engineer working on cooking and dishwashing products, and later transitioned into a Software Engineer role. Over the years, he has progressed into a Subsystem Lead role, representing the electronics subsystem (hardware and software) across various projects and product platforms, including Fabric Care, Refrigeration, Dishwashing, and Cooking.
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To Be announced
MC: Mikayla Stokes
Mikayla Stokes is a mechatronics engineer at Crown Equipment making autonomous forklifts. She loves using tech to make cool wearable things like a light-up dress or 3D printed earrings. She's passionate about creating an inclusive community where any kid can pursue a future in STEM, and is the two time overall female winner of the BrightSparks inventing competition.
Event Sponsors
GPC Electronics
GPC Electronics, is Australasia's largest contract electronics manufacturers, specializing in a wide range of sectors including Industrial Controls, Power Electronics, Aerospace, Medical and Defence. GPC Electronics provides comprehensive services from design and prototyping to full-scale production and testing, leveraging advanced technologies to deliver high-quality electronic solutions globally.
Outset Ventures
Outset Ventures are committed to empowering overlooked science and engineering innovators to transform their ideas into groundbreaking ventures, helping them succeed at the critical early stages. As New Zealand's center of gravity for science and engineering startups and scaleups, Outset is home to a community of 40+ founder-led companies, 5000 square meters of laboratory and workshop spaces, and the country's most active deep technology investment fund.
Blender
Blender is a product design and development consultancy. Their collaborative approach, strategic design process and technical know-how deliver engineered, purpose-made products. Since 2006 Blender partnered with many incredible companies, helping them to realise their vision and shape the future, by supporting them with exceptional product design, prototyping, engineering, and manufacturing services.
Braemac
Braemac is a global leader in the distribution of semiconductor components and electronic systems as well as value-added services. Empowering engineers and developers for over 40 years–Braemac features expert in-house engineers, extensive design-phase support, state-of-the-art distribution, value-add facilities, comprehensive supply chain solutions, and unparalleled customer service. Braemac offers solutions for diverse markets and applications, helping customers streamline development, reduce costs, accelerate time to market, and support long term interoperability.
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