Velocity Kick-Off 2026

Schedule

Tue Mar 17 2026 at 04:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC+13:00

Location

Unleash space | Auckland, AU

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Discover what Velocity has to offer you in 2026! Meet like-minded people, hear from our inspiring speaker and learn how to get involved.
About this Event

Are you an aspiring change-maker and curious about innovation and entrepreneurship? Then this event is for you!

Velocity is New Zealand’s leading university entrepreneurship development programme. Each year it offers a series of inspirational seminars, start-up idea and planning competitions (including the infamous Velocity $100k Challenge) and networking and professional development opportunities. Learn about everything Velocity has to offer you this year, get inspired and meet new people at our kick-off event.

Free event – all welcome! Refreshments provided.

More information coming soon!

About the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship provides a world of opportunity to participants so that they can stand-out and create value through innovative careers and start-up creation.

CIE is New Zealand’s leading University entrepreneurship centre, winning 14 international awards since 2020.

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Unleash space, 20 Symonds Street, Auckland, New Zealand

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