Events
Join fellow SaaS entrepreneurs at events designed to accelerate your growth and expand your network across New Zealand.
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7 Weeks of SaaSmas
Our festive seven-week long celebration of NZ’s SaaS community is done for 2025, but the webinar videos and party photos live on here.
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SaaSpocalypse Now
Our new flagship national conference for Aotearoa New Zealand’s SaaS community — coming to Wellington in September 2026.
Redesigning Organisations in the Age of AI – Public webinar
AI is driving major change — not just in SaaS products and markets, but in the organisations behind them. For SaaS leaders, the challenge now is understanding what this shift means for roles, operating models, decision-making, and how teams actually get work done.
GTM Engineering: automate, scale, win
GTM Engineering is reshaping how the world's fastest-growing companies go to market. Canva, Stripe, Ramp and OpenAI are already doing it. Silicon Valley can't stop talking about it and here in Aotearoa? It's barely on the radar, yet.
AI-Assisted Selling Show & Tell - webinar
Every SaaS GTM team is experimenting with AI right now — but the gap between teams getting real lift and teams burning rep time is widening fast.
Future of Agentic Web Development
All signals are pointing to a wholesale shift in how we build software. Agentic development is moving fast — and for larger tech teams, the real question is how we adopt it safely, pragmatically, and at scale.
KiwiSaaS Christchurch Spring 2026 Drinks – Public networking
Spring is a good excuse to get the Christchurch SaaS community back in the same room.
SaaS Leaders Breakfast – networking
Start Canterbury’s Tech Summit ‘26 with coffee, kai and good company.
Tech Summit ’26
The world is evolving at a rapid pace, and with it comes both uncertainty and opportunity. What better time for our Canterbury Tech community to come together – to collaborate, share insights, and explore how we can accelerate the growth of Aotearoa New Zealand’s tech sector. We warmly invite everyone involved in tech and anyone curious about where it’s heading, to join us for the 2026 Tech Summit. This full-day conference promises to be thought-provoking and inspiring, with plenty of opportunities to connect, exchange ideas, and spark new collaborations with industry peers.
SaaSmas Party — Wellington 2026
The calendar year is nearly done, the dashboards are probably still open, and your Q4 pipeline has either been heroic, character-building, or both. Either way, it’s time to down tools and come hang with the SaaS squad.
Compounding Growth through GTM Channels
Many SaaS companies at $5–20m ARR hit the same wall: paid search is working, but CAC keeps climbing. Outbound feels cold, and the marketing channels you’re running don’t seem to talk to each other. More spend starts to produce diminishing returns because you’re fishing harder in the same pond. The problem often isn’t execution. It’s architecture.
Operationalising AI for Business Teams
AI is moving fast out of engineering and into finance, marketing, people ops and customer-facing teams. Across the KiwiSaaS community, the operators getting traction aren’t the ones with the flashiest tools — they’re the ones who’ve worked out how to bring their whole business along.
International SaaS Day party 2026
Join our mid-winter celebration of the fastest-growing sector in the New Zealand economy — for the SaaS industry (and our bestest of friends).
Let’s Talk SaaSpocalypse
The SaaSpocalypse is here — but what is it really, and what does it mean for NZ SaaS companies? There are plenty of opinions out there, but the risks and opportunities are starting to take shape, along with the potential strategic responses for world-class businesses.
Marketing Leaders Lunch: real talk over a good meal
The best marketing conversations happen over lunch — especially when the room’s full of people who’ve actually shipped campaigns (and learned the hard way).
Supercharging Emerging Leaders in Tech
Discover your leadership superpowers and how to use them to get the best out of your people. Before the workshop, you’ll complete a short AI-powered feedback and personality profile to see how others experience you as a leader.
Redesigning SaaS organisations for the age of AI
AI is driving major change — not just in SaaS products and markets, but in the SaaS businesses behind them. With technology evolving so quickly, leaders have their work cut out keeping pace with the organisational implications: roles, operating models, decision-making, and how teams actually get work done.
CEOs & Founders talk SaaSpocalypse
You’ve probably seen the term SaaSpocalypse popping up more lately. It’s shorthand for a potential SaaS shakeout — where the old growth playbook keeps getting tougher (capital is tighter, customers are more cautious, competition is intense, and AI is accelerating change), and only the businesses with real moats and efficient growth thrive.
KiwiSaaS Christchurch Autumn 2026 Drinks
Join us for an afternoon of drinks and networking with fellow SaaS operators in Christchurch.
Operationalising AI for Business Teams
AI is everywhere and most SaaS companies have started in product and engineering. But the bigger, messier challenge is what happens across the rest of the business.
Understanding the New SaaS Sales Funnel in the Era of AI Search
The traditional SaaS sales funnel was built for a world where demand flowed from Google to your website, then into a neat, trackable pipeline. That model’s breaking.
Advanced Conversion Rate Optimisation: Unlocking Hidden Revenue
Most tech businesses know their key homepage conversion points, but almost all fail to optimise the entire buyer journey.
Kiss My SaaS Auckland - April 2026
The Kiss My SaaS peer-to-peer learning workshop addresses the key business capabilities needed to grow your SaaS business, with discussions facilitated by an industry veteran.
SaaS Metrics: Live Q&A with Clare Capital
This is your chance to go deeper, get specific, and ask the questions that matter to your business. No slides, no presentations — just straight answers from two of New Zealand's most experienced SaaS finance and investment minds.
So Long Summer: Boule-S**t & Brews
Summer is basically a fleeting memory. Before we retreat into hoodies, hot desks and 14-hour sprint cycles, the Auckland SaaS community is getting together for one final outdoor hurrah.
GTM Engineering automate scale win
GTM Engineering is reshaping how the world's fastest-growing companies go to market. Canva, Stripe, Ramp and OpenAI are already doing it. Silicon Valley can't stop talking about it and here in Aotearoa? It's barely on the radar, yet.
The Changing Cybersecurity Threat Environment
The cybersecurity threat landscape is changing fast and SaaS providers are increasingly being targeted. If you’re leading a SaaS business, this workshop is about getting clear on the biggest risks right now, and what ‘good’ looks like so you’re better prepared if an incident occurs.
Stripe Local: Auckland
Join us in person for an inside look at the future of commerce and the latest Stripe product innovations. Hear directly from Stripe’s business and technical experts, and network with peers in a city near you.
Breaking into the US: Hard-won lessons from Kiwi leaders
Cracking the US is a massive opportunity, but it can be a minefield. Hear from operators who’ve done the miles. Caleb Helm (VP Global Operations & Partnerships, Lumin), Nick Whitehead (CMO, Serko), Ruth Macleod (ex‑NZTE), and Byron Powell (CRO, Parkable) share practical strategies, missteps to avoid, and what they’d do differently if they started again. This webinar is followed by an exclusive 15 minute Q&A for KiwiSaaS members.
What you’ll learn:
When to enter: timing your move and structuring your go-to-market strategy
Compliance basics: the must-knows to stay out of trouble
Building on-the-ground presence: hiring, location and first US roles
Localisation that lands: pricing, packaging and messaging for US buyers
Pitfalls to dodge: common mistakes that derail promising expansions
Who should attend?
Founders, CROs/CMOs, GTM leaders and expansion teams planning or accelerating US entry.
Event details:
DATE: Thursday 19 February
TIME: 12.00 - 1.00pm
LOCATION: ONLINE
COST: Free
Future of Agentic Web Development
NOTE: Registrations for this event are currently closed.
All signals are pointing to wholesale transformation of how we build software.
Let's share experiences, hear from people who are further ahead in agentic development, and explore how we push into this in the context of our larger tech teams.
Presenters including:
Andrew Butel – $25 developer days with Telos
JD Trask – AI led development and agent platforms with Autohive and Raygun
Diego Abrianos – Resolving 30% of bugs before they get to humans at Ask Nicely
Tony Schollum – Shifting to agentic coding, and shipping paid AI products at Re-Leased
Further speakers to be announced
Who should attend?
CTOs, CPOs & Heads of Engineering of larger KiwiSaaS members ($5m+ ARR). Members are invited to join with up to 2 participants per company.
Event details:
DATE: Tuesday 17 February
TIME: 9.00am - 12.00pm
LOCATION: Auror Offices, Auckland
COST: Free
KiwiSaaS Late Summer Drinks - Christchurch
Join us for a late afternoon of networking and drinks as we wrap up the summer season with fellow SaaS operators in Christchurch!
Event details:
Date: Thursday, 12th February 2026
Time: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Lumin Offices, 101/210 Armagh Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011
Cost: Free. Drinks and snacks kindly provided by Lumin.
Come along to connect with the local SaaS community, share stories from the summer period, and kick off 2026 with great conversations over drinks and nibbles.
Whether you're building, scaling, or just navigating the world of SaaS in New Zealand, this is a relaxed opportunity to meet others on similar journeys.
What to expect:
· Casual networking with SaaS founders, operators and supporters
· Drinks and light refreshments provided
· Good conversation and community building
Who should come: SaaS founders, operators, and anyone involved in the New Zealand SaaS ecosystem.
Wellington SaaSmas Party
After 6 consecutive sell-outs, New Zealand’s fastest growing sector is gearing up again for its annual Christmas celebration. It will be anything but a silent night!
Think merry and cherry! (with optional sherry)
Essentials:
Dance shoes + banter
Ready-to-party vibes
Paper-scissors-rock nimbleness (who will be this year’s grand champion?)
Wear: something that reflects your Christmas cheer!
Bring your colleagues, collaborators, and hardcase comrades who know how to find the fun!
EVENT DETAILS:
DATE: Wednesday 17 December
TIME: 5.00pm - 2:00am
LOCATION: Dockside Restaurant and Bar, Shed 3/9 Queens Wharf, Wellington Central
COST: only $30* per person
*thanks to our generous sponsors, who are picking up the rest. Give a grateful clink to:
Avid Legal
Talent Army
Clare Capital
Creative HQ
Emerging Engines
Bastion Security Group
Lunit (previously known as Volpara Health)
and SaaS enthusiasts, WellyForge!
No refunds, no door sales, tickets must be purchased in advance. Grab your spot now.
Supported by:
Party pics:
Photos from Sarah Booher
View more photos here: https://sarahjeancreative.pixieset.com/saasmaswlg2025/
Thanks to our national partners:
AMA with Tracksuit Co-Founder Connor Archbold
You’ve heard about Tracksuit’s wild growth, now ask the Co-Founder & CEO how they did it! Connor Archbold will share what’s worked (and what hasn’t) on the journey from Kiwi startup to global brand-tracking platform. This Ask Me Anything session is followed by an exclusive 10 minute Q&A for KiwiSaaS members.
Tracksuit are on a roll, there’s no shortage of stuff to ask Connor about:
Raising $40m recently for accelerating global expansion
Growing a startup to a team of 150 across NZ, US, UK and Australia
Serving more than 1,000 clients, including blue chips like Disney & Uber Eats
Who should attend?
Founders, marketing and revenue leaders at companies targeting global growth or preparing for the next raise.
Event details:
DATE: Tuesday 16 December
TIME: 11.00am - 11.55am
LOCATION: Online webinar
COST: Free
How small teams can make content their secret weapon for breaking into the US market!
Cracking the US market can be daunting for lean Kiwi startups. This session with Rithum’s Cam Dufty, Jen Leaver and Experian’s Bethany Rasio, MBA, shows how content can help you break through the noise, build credibility with US customers/investors and drive pipeline without adding headcount or budget. Our marketing leaders who’ve taken startups from minute to mighty will share practical models you can apply today. This session is followed by an exclusive 10 minute Q&A for KiwiSaaS members.
What you’ll learn:
How to build consistent brand signals and a voice that resonates globally
Scaling output with AI, without sounding generic
New ways to unearth compelling and proof-rich stories
Using social platforms as both distribution engines and real-time research labs
Measuring content impact tied to US market entry goals
Who should attend?
Founders, marketers and small teams looking to enter or expand in the US market.
Event details:
DATE: Thursday 11 December
TIME: 1.00 - 1.55pm
LOCATION: Online webinar
COST: Free
Auckland SaaSmas Party
Auckland, let’s wrap 2025 in style. Join KiwiSaaS, Digital Garage, Hudson Gavin Martin and Stripe for our first annual SaaSmas Party. It’s a mega‑office Xmas celebration for the city’s biggest SaaS community.
We’ve got DJ Two Step on the decks, food and drinks all night, plus prizes for loudest festive fit and best-branded SaaS crew.
Connect with hundreds of founders, operators and product builders, celebrate a massive year, and help kick off a new era of IRL KiwiSaaS gatherings in the tech powerhouse of Aotearoa.
What you’ll get:
2 drinks tokens per ticket (then pay-as-you-go or trade with friends)
Delicious food
Packed room of smart SaaS humans and end-of-year good energy
Event details:
DATE: Wednesday 3 December
TIME: 6.00pm onwards
LOCATION: Morningside Tavern, 16 McDonald Street, Auckland 1025
GETTING THERE: Limited parking. Jump on the train, the station is 100m from the venue.
COST: Early bird: $45 per person
Team bundle: 6 tickets for $200
Late bird: $55 (from 22 November)
No refunds, no door sales, tickets must be purchased in advance. Grab your spot now.
Supported by:
Party pics:
Thanks to our national partners:
Stop Burning Cash: Fix Your RevOps in 2026
Most SaaS founders unintentionally throw money away, not because their tools are bad, but because of broken RevOps foundations and misaligned teams. In this webinar, AllDemand co-founders Eva McCann and Sam McCann will be joined by Toby Sharp, Head of Revenue and Business Operations at ComplyPro, to discuss the expensive mistakes they see every day in New Zealand SaaS. They’ll share stories, from startups to fast-scaling companies to show where well-meaning teams let pipeline leaks and revenue friction kill momentum. This session is followed by an exclusive 10 minute Q&A for KiwiSaaS members.
What you’ll learn:
How to spot the real cash leaks: diagnose broken RevOps foundations and misaligned teams
Identify over-engineered stacks and siloed data that slow growth (and what to cut or consolidate)
How to find and fix pipeline leaks and revenue friction
Streamline process (not stacking tools) to drive predictable, scalable growth
Frameworks to re-align marketing, sales and customer success
Who should attend?
Founders, CEOs, RevOp, Sales, Marketing and Customer Success leaders
Event details:
DATE: Tuesday 2 December
TIME: 1.00 - 1.55pm
LOCATION: Online webinar
COST: Free
Signals from Silicon Valley: What’s hot in sales/GTM right now?
We’re bringing together leading voices in SaaS and AI sales to unpack what’s really happening on the front line of GTM right now. Join us in conversation with SaaS sales legend Matt Cameron, Grw AI’s Alex McNaughten and Apprento’s Scotty Freeman.
From Silicon Valley boardrooms to scrappy startups, we’ll explore the latest trends, tools and team dynamics shaping modern revenue engines, including how the best sales teams are building resilient cultures, adapting to AI-driven selling and redesigning GTM for an AI-led world.
What you’ll learn:
Top GTM trends from the U.S. tech scene: what matters vs what’s hype
How high-performing teams blend AI and human intelligence across the funnel
Practical plays NZ SaaS companies can apply now to stay competitive
Who should attend?
Founders, CEOs, sales and marketing leaders and managers. Anyone building or leading a revenue engine! This session is followed by an exclusive 10 minute Q&A for KiwiSaaS members.
Event details:
DATE: Thursday 27 November
TIME: 1.00 - 1.55pm
LOCATION: Online webinar
COST: Free
From Offer Design to Pricing: Building Strong Go-to-Market Models
What makes a successful commercial strategy for tech companies? We’re taking a closer look at the decisions that matter most. Join our practical webinar on structuring offers, choosing the right revenue model and setting prices with confidence as you grow.
This session is facilitated by Simon Hess, Director at Simon-Kucher, the world’s leading growth consultancy. Simon works with software and internet companies across all stages of maturity, from scale-ups to global enterprises. With extensive international project experience he helps firms translate commercial ambition into measurable results.
What you’ll learn:
How to structure your product offering so it resonates with customers
Which revenue models fit different business contexts (and why)
How to pick a price metric that reflects customer value and scales
Proven approaches to confidently set prices
Who should attend?
Founders, finance and GTM leaders and product managers. This session is followed by an exclusive 10 minute Q&A for KiwiSaaS members.
Event details:
DATE: Thursday 27 November
TIME: 1.00 - 1.55pm
LOCATION: Online webinar
COST: Free
Christchurch SaaSmas Party
'Tis the season to connect, celebrate, and discuss churn rates over cocktails.
Join Christchurch's SaaS community for our end-of-year bash at Crisp & Vale. Whether you're scaling your startup, supporting the ecosystem, or just here for the DJ and drinks—you're in the right place.
Expect: Live DJ spinning beats, competitions (best branded swag, mystery prizes), arrival drinks, food, and the kind of conversations that turn into partnerships, hires, or at least LinkedIn connections.
When: Wednesday 26 November, 5:30pm to late
Where: Crisp & Vale
Tickets: $40
Come for the vibes. Stay for the SaaS talk. Leave with new friends and probably someone's pitch deck.
Supported by:
Party pics:
Photos from Lumin/KiwiSaaS' Caleb Helm and Younity's Rachael Tobeck
Thanks to our national partners
Stripe SaaS Connect NZ: Hear Kami’s growth story
Join Stripe and KiwiSaaS for a networking get-together in Auckland.
Come share the SaaSmas spirit with the New Zealand SaaS community and hear growth stories from real Kiwi customers. Find out more about growth strategies to help you sleigh scale, make merry monetisation, and bring joy to users.
About:
In this edition of Stripe’s SaaS Connect events, we’re excited to welcome Kami’s co-founder Alliv Samson.
Alliv is the cofounder and chief operations officer of Kami, one of New Zealand’s most inspiring startup success stories. This pioneering Kiwi edtech company is transforming how students and teachers collaborate with digital learning resources.
Kami has become a global powerhouse and the co-founders were recently named EY Entrepreneur of the Year! It was also named one of TIME magazine’s 100 most influential companies of 2022, with 50 million users around the world. In 2025, Alliv also launched Hiraya Ventures, a family office and investment fund with the goal to support the next generation of global Kiwi success stories.
What you’ll learn:
Customer stories from Kiwi leaders: Hear firsthand how local businesses are building scalable, monetisable platforms.
Network with the NZ SaaS community: Connect with fellow founders, product and engineering leaders, and the Stripe NZ team over drinks and snacks.
Emerging trends and strategies for monetisation and pricing: From subscriptions and usage-based billing to embedded payments and revenue-sharing models.
Global go-to-market insights: Learn what it takes to launch and grow in international markets, including managing cross-border payments, compliance, and reporting.
Product demos: Get under the hood with Stripe Billing, Payments, and Connect.
Who should attend?
SaaS founders, product leaders, and growth-focused teams looking to scale beyond New Zealand and network with other like-minded businesses.
Event details:
DATE: Wednesday 26 November
TIME: 3.00 - 6.00pm
LOCATION: QT Auckland
COST: Free