June 2010 Event

Support for Innovative Product Development: Chris Lock, TechNZ
Chris is the R&D Facilitator for Enterprise North Shore which is a TechNZ Partner. He will outline how to access TechNZ business investments to support R&D and product development. He will describe the benefits for business of the recent Budget increases for TechNZ. Chris will provide a case study and explain how to use the Global Expert Search Service to find the right expertise.

NextWindow’s Journey
Al Monro (CEO NextWindow) will present about NextWindow’s journey from start-up in 2001 to being a major player in the global touch screen industry, with customers like HP, Dell, Sony, Samsung and NEC.

As CEO of NextWindow since 2002, Al has been responsible for creating the strategy for the company and building the team for its success. Prior to joining NextWindow, Al had a brief stint in private equity. Before that he was part of the IBM New Zealand executive team, including roles as Auckland Regional Manager and National Sales Manager. Al will take us through how NextWindow went from a typical ICT start-up trying to develop new innovative technology and raise capital, to now engaging in global markets with major brand customers and the lessons learned along the way.

NextWindow (www.nextwindow.co.nz) is a designer and manufacturer of optical touch screens for integration into all-in-one computers, computer displays, and large format screens.

This event is a joint meeting with Auckland ICT and PDMA-NZ with a focus on product development

When – Thursday 24 June 2010 05.00.PM – 07.30.PM
Where – PricewaterhouseCoopers
188 Quay Street (opp. Ferry building, next to Copthorne Hotel).
Meeting is on Level 22
Schedule
5.00 – Registration, drinks & finger food
5.40 – Welcome from Auckland ICT & PDMA NZ
5.50 – Presentation by Chris Lock, Enterprise North Shore a TechNZ Partner
6.00 – Presentation by Al Monro, NextWindow
6.30 – Q&A
6.45 – Optional Breakout Sessions:
Trans-Tasman ICT Link-up (Austrade)
World Computer Congress
PDMA-NZ members
Networking
7.00 – Further networking
7.30 – Finish

Event Cost
We have introduced two new rates. Payment is by Direct Credit or cheque in advance. We do not accept payment by credit card.
Auckland ICT Members – $15
Full-time students – $10
Members of NZICT Group – $20
Non-members – $25
Prepay Event Attendance
Instead of paying $15 for each event, all financial members can pay $100 at any time for one person to attend one event a month for the following 12 months. This is transferable to another person from the same member company.

Registration
Please RSVP and update your “Offer & Seek” on the new Auckland ICT website by 6 pm on Tuesday 25 May.

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Auckland ICT Executive Committee
Kevin Andreassend President 027 647 2267
Simon Fawkes Secretary 021 329 537
Doug Cockroft Treasurer 021 500 449
Simon Vannini 021 499 178
Ian Hassell 027 4774 457
Brian Moxey 021 841 464
Paul O’Leary 027 2795 742
John Seaman 021 150 8971

2009
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