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Women Shaping the Future of Creative Tech!

PLEASE RSVP THROUGH THIS EVENT LINK ( Not through Meetup RSVP)

Come along for an evening of creativity, big ideas, and future-shaping stories! We’re bringing together three incredible women who are breaking new ground in animation, games, VR, and design. From building feature films to creating award-winning games, they’ll share how they’re pushing the limits of technology and imagination.

Raqi Syed – A visionary in VR narrative and animation, Raqi is the Director of the Miramar Creative Centre for Victoria University. She is pioneering academic and research pathways for “createch” fields while developing a feature animation film. Raqi’s work explores how emerging technologies like AI are transforming the future of animation.

Heli Salomaa – Costume designer for both real and digital worlds, Heli has worked on Control and Pax Dei and now leads VUW’s Fashion Design Technology programme. She’s passionate about bringing costume designers into game development to make characters truly come alive.

Stephanie Parker – Co-Founder of Floating Rock and the creative energy behind its IP incubator, Pitchfest. With animation credits on Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Angry Birds, she’s all about building spaces where bold ideas can flourish.

Whether you’re in creative tech, running a start-up, studying, investing, teaching, or just curious about how creativity and technology collide, you’ll love this event. No insider knowledge required, just an open mind!

• 5pm doors open for pre networking
• Speakers from 5.20 - 6.30pm
• 6.30 - 7.15pm networking drinks and nibbles

Stick around!
We’ll wrap up the speakers at 6.30pm with drinks, nibbles, and plenty of time to mingle. It’s your chance to chat with the speakers, make new connections, and hang out with a great crowd.