The Founder-Operator Welcome Back Party | Co-hosted by Caffeine & Lumin

Schedule

Thu Feb 12 2026 at 05:15 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC+13:00

Location

Tracksuit | Auckland, AU

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Hosted by Tracksuit. Join us and the people who power New Zealand’s startup scene - founders, operators, investors for a welcome back party
About this Event

Proudly powered by Caffeine x Lumin.
About the event

2026 is going to be a defining year for Aotearoa’s startup ecosystem and there is no better way than to kick things off with a bit of a party!

Join us for the Founder-Operator Welcome Back Party, powered by Lumin.



Who it’s for

This event is designed for operators, founders, and leadership teams in the startup community. This one is a strict one. 2 x people from each company. You must be part of a startup and you must be a founder, operator or an investor.



Partner spotlight: Lumin

We’re proud to partner with Lumin, the NZ-built document and workflow platform used by millions globally. Lumin streamlines collaboration, signing, approvals, and processes so teams can move faster and scale smarter - exactly what you as a company needs heading into 2026. If you’re growing teams, expanding markets, or tightening operations this year, Lumin is the engine behind high-velocity execution.



Terms

By signing up, you’re also joining the Caffeine Community (welcome aboard!). We’ll share your details with our partners. We’ll also be taking photos and video on the night for socials. If that’s not your thing, just let the crew know when you arrive.

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Where is it happening?

Tracksuit, 38 Drake Street, Auckland, New Zealand

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Tickets

NZD 30.00

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