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Tech 2.0 - The Resilience of NZ’s Tech Export Economy

Join us for the launch of the 2025 TIN Report, an evening of connection and insight into the future of New Zealand’s tech sector. Enjoy a range of canapés, drinks, and platters as you catch up with colleagues and make new connections, then be among the first to explore this year’s findings and hear fresh perspectives from industry leaders in an engaging panel discussion.

Date:

November 5, 2025

Time:

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location:

The Cloud, Upper Mezzanine Venue, Queens Wharf
89 Quay Street
Auckland 1010

Dress Code:

Business Formal

Speakers:

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Joel Martin

Sales Director

Windcave

Windcave grew revenues by $100 million (32% YoY) as it expanded across the US. Joel is responsible for the Sales Teams in all markets that Windcave operates: New Zealand, Australia, Asia, USA, UK, Canada, and Europe.

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Paul Churchman

Sales Director

Xero New Zealand

Paul Churchman is a Chartered Accountant with a passion for seeing Small Business succeed. Having seen first hand the value of an accountant working hand in hand with small businesses to leverage technology, he pursued this passion by joining Xero in New Zealand. He moved to Canada to lead Xero’s partner sales team, helping move their traditional accounting industry forward to the cloud and advisory. After 5 years abroad he returned home and has been leading the Xero New Zealand partner sales team for the last 3 years.

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Michelle Aquilina

CEO

MoleMap

Since 2023, MoleMap has been recognised every year on the Absolute IT Supreme Scale-Ups list. Under Michelle’s leadership, the company’s revenue has nearly doubled, reaching $26.8 million in 2025. MoleMap continues to expand its reach, partnering with skin clinics across Australasia to enhance early detection and prevention of skin cancer.

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Danny Purcell

CEO and Co-founder

Basis

Danny is the Co-founder and CEO of NZ Smart Panel designer Basis. Founded in 2020, Basis has raised over $50m to commercialise its world first solution. With a rapidly growing global order book, Basis has contracted commitments for at least $10m of revenue in it's first trading year in 2026.

Agenda:

6:00 pm - Reception & Networking with Canapes & Drinks
7:00 pm - Presentation & Panel Discussion
8:15 pm - Networking Over Dessert & Cheese Platters

Agenda:

6:00 pm
Reception & Networking with Canapes & Drinks
7:00 pm
Presentation & Panel Discussion
8:15 pm
Networking Over Dessert & Cheese Platters
This event will be recorded. We reserve the right to use any recordings or stills taken for publication and/or promotional purposes. Please review the full photography & videography disclaimer in the Event Terms & Conditions.

The 2025 TIN Report is sponsored by:

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