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ITx isn't just another tech conference - it's where New Zealand's IT and digital tech community comes together. As well as 12 separate tech conferences in one, featuring over 150 talks from experts in NZ and around the world, ITx includes group discussions, forums, unconference components, panels and much much more.

ITx 2018 is on July 11-13 2018 and you really need to be there if you're serious about expanding and growing your tech career.

Previous ITx conferences have been great, but ITx 2018 will bigger, better and with even more happening. We'd would love to see you at ITx 2018.

Earlybird tickets are available until Monday 4th June now - but no further extensions possible.

 

We're excited to announce the main keynote speakers:
 

	Colin Ellis Project Guru, Melbourne Want to know how to create an Agile-ready culture? Colin Ellis is an award-winning international speaker, renowned project leadership expert and best-selling author who works with organisations around the world to help them build capability that's fit for the future of work.
	Jacqui Maguire Clinical Psychologist and Managing Director, Umbrella TVNZ Breakfast regular Jacqui Maguire is an expert in building resilience and wellbeing in the workplace. She'll be outlining how to protect you and your staff's mental health and maximising performance.
	Dr Amy Fletcher Associate Professor and ethics of AI expert Amy Fletcher is a researcher specialising in science, technology and environmental politics. She'll be talking about the ethics of AI and robotics, and the impact AI will likely have on the future workforce.
	Greg Sanker CIO, Oregon Department of  Administrative Services (USA) "Digital Transformation" has become the single most overused phrase in the global IT industry. But what does it actually mean for you? Oregon-based CIO Greg Sanker is a leading international expert on *real* transformation.
	Kaila Colbin Futurist and Ambassador,  Singularity U Known for bringing SingularityU to New Zealand and her work as founder of the Ministry of Awesome, Kaila Colbin is New Zealand's leading authority on exponential technology. Will robots and AI take over, and when should we bow to our new AI overlords?
	Doug Kim Snr Content Editor,  Microsoft (USA) Empathy in AI - is it an oxymoron? Apparently not. Doug Kim is one of Redmond's leading content strategists and is coming to ITx to talk about the next big wave in AI and conversational agents: Empathy.
	Alexia Hibertidou Founder,  GirlBoss NZ So what's *really* going on in the minds of Gen Z? Activist, entrepreneur and GirlBoss NZ Founder Alexia Hilbertidou will present an inspiring, funny and surprising insight into the minds of NZ's Gen Z.
	Julie Mohr International speaker  and author (USA) As we progress as a society from the knowledge economy through the disruption economy, our customers are becoming more vocal about what they want and need from their service providers. So why aren't we listening?

More speaker details on the ITx website

But the Keynotes are only part of the story. ITx includes over 150 speakers and facilitators from across New Zealand and the world - it's a gathering like no other and you seriously don't want to miss it.

You would be hard-pressed to find a conference more diverse in tech topics - it's the ultimate professional development experience with something for everyone. Check out our incredible line-up of speakers at itx.nz/Speakers 

View the programme at itx.nz/Programme

 

Coming to ITx? Bring some colleagues and save

ITx gives you access to speakers and topics you simply can't get anywhere else, with a huge social programme that's out of this world. Full registration also gives you access to the huge NZ Excellence in IT Awards Gala Dinner.

Round up 4 of your colleagues and save, with the ITx Supporter Pack:

5x Full ITx 2018 Registrations for $3500+GST

This is the real deal - an all-access pass that include access to 170 presentations, unconference sessions, facilitated discussions and far more over the 3 days, as well as all social functions and the NZ Excellence in IT Awards Gala Dinner.

You can only register for the Supporter Pack by emailing [email protected]

Check out itx.nz for full details about ITx 2018.