2023 FRENCH TECH NZ AWARDS NIGHT 

Registration, Welcome Drink and Canapes 

Master of Ceremony | David Downs

Mihi Whakatau | Haka Legend

Opening remarks:

• Franck Ridon, President | La French Tech New Zealand
• Laurence Beau, Ambassador of France
• Christopher Gyges, Minister of Digital of New Caledonia
• Augustin Bachoud | La French Tech New Caledonia 

'Conservation and Outreach: Research, education, and Indigenous knowledge for an equitable and sustainable blue economy'  

James Nikitine, Founder | Blue Cradle

James is an interdisciplinary marine scientist, filmmaker and consultant. As the Founder of Blue Cradle, a Christchurch-based marine conservation non-for-profit organisation, his ambition is to make a lasting difference in marine conservation, for ecosystems and people.

Innovative companies pushing boundaries through exceptional innovation, for the greater good of people and planet.

Nominees:

• Hive
• Matomo
• Liquium
• SymbionIQ Labs

Sponsored and presented by Intelia

Purpose-driven technology start-ups creating solutions delivering measurable social and/ or environmental impact.

Nominees:

• Resco
• Hivy
• Umanest
• Tella
• SOL XR Consulting 
• bspkl

Catered by Maison Vauron, French Little Pastry, L'Authentique and Copain

Organisations demonstrating outstanding dedication in fostering the growth of the French-NZ tech ecosystem.

Nominees:

• Product Aotearoa
• SCIO Consulting
• TechDojo

'A Glimpse into AI: Advances and Applications'

Aurélien Géron, Machine Learning Author

Aurélien wrote the #1 best-selling practical book on Machine Learning, widely used today by both professionals and academics. He also led YouTube's video classification team, which built the AI system automatically classifying billions of videos every day. He co-founded several companies, incl. Wifirst, a leading Wireless ISP in France.

Professionals uplifting the image and the value of tech initiatives.

Nominees:

• Anthony Lapenna
• Charles Haddrell
• David Jeames
• Franck Ridon 
• Vincent Vuillard

Women being highly regarded for their leadership in technology.

Nominees:

• Adeline Giacometti
• Maty Nikkhou-O'Brien
• Sarah Lion
• Zoe Chamel

Prize: bottle of French Champagne

Presented by  Maison Vauron

Master of Ceremony | David Downs

Franck Ridon, President | La French Tech New Zealand

Stay a bit longer and enjoy meeting our amazing community!