IoT Waikato November Meetup

Developing NZ’s first transport sector open data framework

Come find out about the work happening to develop NZ’s first ever transport sector open data framework, and how to contribute your own thoughts and feedback – everyone’s invited!

Aimee Whitcroft (Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency)

Aimee is the Open Data Lead, Research & Analytics at Waka Kotahi and is a nationally and internationally known advocate for what she calls #openX – open data, open government, open access, open source and so on. She’s been involved personally and professionally in these ecosystems for many years, as well as having worked in management consulting, science, communications, technology and foresight. She’s passionate about engaging with people and communities to help build a stronger, kinder, more resilient New Zealand.

Aimee is also an advisory board member for the international Open Data Charter, a research advisory committee member for the Global Data Barometer, a Councilor for InternetNZ, and has various other advisory roles in Aotearoa and beyond.

But wait, there is more

The November meetup is pivoting online and in collaboration with the University of Waikato, Wintec and ATC Vision College will also include an opportunity to meet and talk with upcoming graduates.

Schedule

3.00pm Welcome

3.05pm Connecting with future talent

3.45pm Guest Speaker

4.00pm Q&A

4.05pm Networking

IoT Waikato is hosted by Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand (SCCANZ) in partnership with Wintec and alongside our supporters NZ IoT Alliance and TechWomen NZ