We all know Queenstown Lakes is a world class location when it comes to outdoor activities and adventures, but did you know that there is a growing movement creating an industry around product development?

These movements don't happen without conscious effort to create the next generation of an industry in the region. Startup Queenstown Lakes are partnering with Pivot Innovation to host this event that will dive into some of the cool projects happening in the region as well as a hold a discussion on what we want to collectively create in the years to come in this area.

Guest Speaker: Meet Eliot Drake, the visionary behind Wai Innovation in Wanaka, a pioneering business in the  light manufacturing sector. Specializing in waterjet cutting, product design, 3D printing, and 2D/3D CAD work, Eliot has a long past with product development including stints at esteemed organizations such as MIT and Google. His mission now is to leverage the toolset he's developed around manufacturing and product design to further STEAM education in the region. He is committed to transforming the region into not only a fun and beautiful place to live but also one where we can all earn a healthy living.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and explore the vast potential product development in our region!