Blue and Green Technology Conference 2025 – Draft Programme

2–3 December 2025 | Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand

Nau mai, haere mai! Join us for a dynamic two-day event bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, and decision-makers to accelerate clean technology solutions for a climate-resilient future. Whether you’re from government, academia, or industry, this conference offers a powerful platform for knowledge exchange, partnerships, and action.

Further details coming soon.

Day 1: Setting the Stage – CleanTech in Context

Tuesday, 2 December

08:00 – 09:00 | Registration & Welcome Coffee
Kickstart the day with informal networking.

09:00 – 09:40 | Opening Ceremony
Begin with a warm cultural welcome and official opening remarks.

09:40 – 10:40 | Keynote Panel: Twin Transitions – Green and Digital
Hear from international leaders including the European Commission, MBIE, and CleanTech pioneers on harnessing the twin transitions shaping our world.

10:40 – 11:00 | Networking Coffee Break
Fuel up and connect.

11:00 – 12:30 | Research Plenary: CleanTech Frontiers
Explore cutting-edge transdisciplinary research from across Aotearoa – from circular systems to energy innovation.

12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch & Innovation Showcase
Meet the innovators shaping the future. Featuring start-ups, research centres, and universities in an interactive expo space.

14:00 – 15:30 | Industry Panel: Scaling Up CleanTech Solutions
NZ and EU CleanTech companies share what’s working, what isn’t, and where new partnerships are needed.

15:30 – 16:00 | Afternoon Break & Business Card Swap
Speed networking meets coffee break.

16:00 – 17:00 | Government Roundtable
Strategic dialogue on policy, trade, and cross-border investment to enable CleanTech scale.

17:00 – 19:00 | Welcome Reception
Wind down with drinks, conversation, and a celebration of collaboration.

Day 2: Innovation, Investment, and Collaboration

Wednesday, 3 December

08:30 – 09:00 | Coffee & Breakfast Briefings
Optional early sessions with key insights to energise your day.

09:00 – 10:30 | Parallel Sessions
Choose your focus: – Indigenous-Led Innovation
– Green Public Procurement & Policy Alignment

10:30 – 11:00 | Networking Coffee Break

11:00 – 12:30 | Thematic Workshops (topics subject to confirmation)
Explore deep-dive workshops including:
– Indigenous entrepreneurship and co-design
– R&D collaboration for innovation
– Clean hydrogen and energy systems
– Circular design and materials recovery
– Earth observation tools for sustainability
– Climate-smart infrastructure
– The Blue Economy

12:30 – 14:00 | Themed Networking Lunch
Opportunity for kai and to explore: – Start-up scaling challenges – Climate finance – Exporting CleanTech

14:00 – 15:15 | Pitch & Partner: B2B & B2R Matching
Start-ups, scale-ups, researchers, and corporates pitch their ideas and connect with potential partners.

15:15 – 16:00 | Afternoon Break & EU Café
Informal chats with representatives from Horizon Europe, EIT, and the European Investment Bank.

16:00 – 17:00 | Closing Forum: Blue and Green Futures
Reflections, next steps, and partnership opportunities – from MoUs to project co-design.

17:00 – 19:00 | Networking Gala & Cultural Showcase
Celebrate innovation and connection with live music, kapa haka, and local cuisine.

Why attend? 

– Spark partnerships across research, industry, and government
– Explore global opportunities in CleanTech and circular innovation
– Engage with Māori- and Pacific-led initiatives
– Connect with funders and export partners
– Be part of a movement towards sustainable futures