What we’re about
This Meetup Group has been set up as a purposeful networking group for women who are leading tech and digitally focused companies in Christchurch, NZ.
We welcome women who are leading their organisation, including founders, those in the C-suite, General Managers and leaders of the Christchurch subsidiaries of national and global companies.
It provides a safe place to build relationships, gain support and learn from each other. What we discuss at the events are confidential unless stated otherwise.
We aim to meet on a regular basis to network, discuss topical issues and enjoy stimulating thought-leadership presentations.
If you would like to be a part of this group or know of others who ought to be invited, please join this group.
We also have a LinkedIn Group which everyone is encouraged to join and use to post on for help or sharing good stories.
Christchurch also has a ‘Women in Tech’ Meetup group which welcomes everyone to events on a regular basis https://www.meetup.com/Women-in-Tech-Chch
Please note: this is an ‘Exec Women members’ only group but visitors may be allowed to attend events if invited by a member.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- The Power of Artificial Intelligence in Reducing Access BarriersJohn Britten Building, Christchurch
Join us on Thursday 23 October 2025 for a breakfast EWiT session with Dr. Chandra Harrison, CEO of digital accessibility consultancy Access Advisors. This will be the last EWiT event for 2025.
The event will be held at the Human Interface Technology Lab NZ(HiT Lab) at the University of Canterbury, where Chandra was one of the first graduates. Access Advisors will provide muffins and coffee/tea from 7.00am, with the presentation starting at 7:30am and running until 8.30-8.45am.
After a brief ‘how did I get here’ story, Chandra will discuss how AI is helping to improve the lives of disabled and neurodivergent individuals, and what the future of inclusivity in technology may look like. Chandra will also discuss the ethical considerations and the importance of user-centred design.
As a specialist in digital accessibility, Chandra will share examples of how AI tools (such as machine learning, image processing, and natural language understanding) are making research, communication, mobility, and daily activities easier for people. She’ll also highlight how businesses can use these technologies to create more inclusive products and foster social impact.
Attendees will leave with insights into how AI can drive positive change, both socially and for business growth. This event is especially relevant if you are interested in leading innovation that’s meaningful and inclusive, helping shape a more accessible future for all.
Following Chandra’s presentation, HiT Lab researchers will be available to demonstrate some of their Virtual Reality projects.
