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Technical Week to showcase Digital New Zealand

Simon Bridges

Wellington, May 5, 21017

We acknowledge the start of Techweek’17, a nationwide event that will showcase New Zealand-grown technology and innovation to the world.

The annual events kicks off tomorrow and runs to May 14.

It will see more than 150 events held across New Zealand, with a theme of ‘local answers to global questions’.

“Techweek’17 aims to showcase New Zealand as a high-tech nation, inspire youth to get into tech, and encourage business uptake of ICT through events across the country.

Nationwide Programme

A key part of the government’s Building a Digital Nationwork programme involves supporting events such as Techweek’17.

New Zealand’s digital technology sector is growing fast, with ICT service and software exports doubling between 2008 and 2014, making ICT our third largest export.

We want to continue to build on this and create a leading digital nation – a nation with a thriving digital sector, where our businesses, people and government are all using digital technology to drive innovation and improve productivity.

Key role

The government recognises we have a key role to play in ensuring that New Zealand can take advantage of these opportunities, by supporting digital innovation, keeping up to date with new technologies and investing in connectivity.

Techweek’17 provides an opportunity to celebrate New Zealand’s technology and innovation offering, and its contribution towards building a productive and competitive economy.

Visit www.techweek.co.nz for full programme of events and further information.

Simon Bridges is Communications Minister of New Zealand.

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