Ngā Hui | Events

Te Tītoki Mataora MedTech Seminar Series #5
Dr Ju Zhang (Founder and CEO of Formus Labs) and Dr Justin Fong (University of Melbourne) will deliver keynote talks, followed by a hybrid discussion.

TERMIS-AP2026 conference
We are delighted to welcome you to the Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine International Society – Asia Pacific Chapter Conference (TERMIS-AP2026) which will take place from 27th to 30th October 2026 held in the Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.

MedTech Commercialisation Bootcamp for EMCRs (2-Day Workshop)
Two-day Auckland workshop helps EMCR researchers/clinicians turn healthtech ideas into commercial projects.

Health Technology Innovation: Present & Future Collaborations
Join us for an afternoon of inspiration and connection across Auckland's health technology researchers, clinicians, and innovators. You will discover the opportunities available to help you upskill, secure funding, and accelerate your own journey. You'll have the chance to discuss your projects and questions with clinicians, and learn firsthand from clinicians who have successfully taken their ideas from concept into successful MedTech start-ups. Even if you are just curious, you’ll walk away with new contacts and insights into commercialisation, and translational pathways in HealthTech.

Te Tītoki Mataora MedTech Seminar Series #6
Prof John Windsor (University of Auckland) will be giving a keynote, followed by a talk by Prof Robyn Whittaker (Clinical Director of Medtech-iQ Tāmaki Makaurau), as well as a hybrid discussion.

From Research to Impact: Using AI to Enable Better Health Outcomes
Join us for From Research to Impact: Using AI to enable better health outcomes, a one-day workshop exploring how AI health research is improving health and healthcare in Aotearoa.

Australasian Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (ASBTE) Regional Showcases
These are 1-day mini-conference symposia, divided by Australasian regions, intended to showcase ASBTE’s student and early career researchers. The New Zealand showcase will be held on Friday the 20th of November 2026. Attendees can join online via Zoom, or join us in person at the University of Otago Christchurch Campus or at the University of Auckland (details to follow). Please submit abstracts by the 16th of October: Abstract submission. We welcome abstracts from ECRs, including undergraduate/honours students, HDRs/postgrads, and postdocs (<5 years post-PhD). Participation is free, but you must be an active ASBTE member to present and compete for prizes - so please join the society today! ASBTE is a great community for anyone interested in research, education, or commercialization in the fields of biomaterials, medical devices, and tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. The society hosts numerous community events, awards, and conferences throughout Australia and New Zealand. Click here to join.