LinkedIn Local New Plymouth #5

Schedule

Thu Feb 12 2026 at 05:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC+13:00

Location

The Vineyard Bistro @ Okurukuru | New Plymouth, TK

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A networking event enabling you to meet with your local LinkedIn connections face-to-face and forge new ones.
About this Event

LinkedIn Local New Plymouth is back for the fifth edition!


LinkedIn Local is all about taking connections from the screen to real life. It’s a relaxed networking event where local professionals meet face to face, share ideas, and build genuine relationships beyond likes and comments.

Join us for an evening of quality networking, great food, and live music, with the highlight of the night being a live AI panel discussion sharing practical insights into how artificial intelligence is shaping business, creativity, and the way we work.


AI PANELLISTS:
Madeline Newman is the Executive Director of AI Forum New Zealand. She has extensive experience in strategy, transformational change, building ecosystems and helping people to see the potential that innovative technologies bring.

Kieran Lee is the founder of N16 Consulting, helping NZ businesses adopt AI in practical ways by strengthening the processes, data, and ways of working that ensure AI delivers real value.

Jordan MacFayden is the founder of Done By Nine - a marketing company - where he helps businesses navigate the AI era with practical, results‑driven marketing strategies, workflows and campaigns.

Bonny Thankachan is the founder of BMinds AI, delivering practical AI-powered solutions for builders and real estate agents, and supporting wider New Zealand businesses with custom AI to help them grow efficiently by unlocking the power of AI.


If you’re keen to connect with like-minded professionals, learn more about AI, and enjoy a relaxed evening in a great venue, this event is for you.



BONUS: Complimentary Headshots

Does your LinkedIn profile need a refresh? Our professional photographer will be available on the night to take complimentary headshots, giving you the perfect opportunity to update your LinkedIn profile photo. Make sure you look sharp for the occasion.



AGENDA:

4:45 pm Doors Open

5:00 pm Event starts - Networking

5:45 pm Welcome

6:00 pm Panel discussion

6:45 pm Q&A

7:00 pm Discussion finished - Networking

7:30 pm Event ends



Event Photos

Below is a highlight video from our last event at Okurukuru.
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Where is it happening?

The Vineyard Bistro @ Okurukuru, 738 Surf Highway, New Plymouth, New Zealand

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