Events / Australia and New Zealand

Foundry events in Australia & New Zealand

We drive innovation by connecting buyers and sellers of technology in Australia and New Zealand. Our events help every major tech vendor in the world to reach and better understand their audience and engage in dialogue that increases brand loyalty, driving sales in the process.

In-Person
9 May 2024ANZ, APAC, Australia

TNBT – The Next Big Thing – Australia

Humanising technology for purposeful innovation

In 2024, IDC Asia Pacific and Foundry Asia Pacific are partnering to present a unified technology conference. This strategic consolidation offers sponsors and end users an unparalleled opportunity to connect, engage, and influence the tech industry in the Asia Pacific region. Unveil the technology of tomorrow, take charge of your future narratives, and be a frontrunner where your brand becomes part of an evolving tech chronicle at The Next Big Thing.

TNBT Australia will take place at the ICC Sydney on the 9 May 2024. The event will be cross-industry and explore how we pioneer sustainable digital pathways in Australasia.

In-Person
28-30 July 2024ANZ, APAC, Australia

EDGE 2024 – ANZ

Connecting the channel: empowering your community and vision

Forge connections. Build networks. Develop ecosystems. Do deals!

ARN and Reseller News are proud to launch a new-look EDGE 2024, the leading channel technology conference and destination event designed for the Australia and New Zealand markets. Set for 28 July – 30 July 2024, the conference will be held at a new location at RACV Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast.

EDGE 2024 is designed to provide a local lens on business insights, offering a step-by-step guide around technology monetisation, business growth, customer acquisition and priorities. Inspired and moulded by invaluable insights from the dynamic channel community, EDGE 2024 is set to bring together the most influential business leaders in technology, reflective of a diverse, innovative and expanding channel ecosystem.

This event will bring together emerging and established technology players, spanning large-scale business consultants, service providers and system integrators, to bleeding edge start-ups, cloud specialists and boutique agencies. This creates a unique environment in which the channel ecosystem can get deals done!

View the 2023 highlights here.

In-Person
August 20, 2024New Zealand

CIO Conference NZ

2 days, 300 attendees

In-Person
19 September 2024ANZ, APAC, Australia

ARN WIICTA – Women in ICT Awards

Honouring female excellence within the technology channel in Australia

ARN has celebrated gender diversity and recognised female excellence across the Australian tech channel since first launching WIICTA in 2012, acknowledging the achievements of a talented group of female front runners who have become influential figures across the local industry.

Over 620 attendees attended the 2023 event, you can see who the winners were here.

In-Person
2 October 2024ANZ, APAC, New Zealand

Reseller News WIICTA – Women in ICT Awards

Reseller News has celebrated gender diversity and recognised female excellence across the New Zealand tech channel since first launching WIICTA in 2016, acknowledging the achievements of a talented group of female front runners who have become influential figures across the local industry.

Over 340 attendees were at the 2023 awards. View the winners here.

In-Person
14 November 2024ANZ, APAC, Australia

ARN Innovation Awards

Championing the channel  

The ARN Innovation Awards is the leading program for celebrating innovation and excellence in the Australian technology sector. Playing host to the most innovative and influential partners, distributors and vendors, reflective of a diverse and expanding channel ecosystem.

​The program stands tall as the leading forum for setting the industry benchmark for ecosystem excellence across Australia. In addition to honouring winners, the program also holds wider responsibility for ensuring as many credible technology providers are endorsed through this unique awards program, aligned to the collective goal of providing a platform upon which the ecosystem can shine.

The Innovation Awards has become deeply valued by the community as it recognises and celebrates standout work of managed service providers, system integrators and value-added resellers, complemented by bleeding edge start-ups, cloud specialists, independent software vendors, consultancy giants, boutique agencies and application developers – all collaborating, all contributing. ​

See who won in 2023.

In-Person
28 November 2024ANZ, APAC, New Zealand

Reseller News Innovation Awards

Championing the channel  

The Reseller News Innovation Awards is the leading program for celebrating innovation and excellence in the New Zealand technology sector. Playing host to the most innovative and influential partners, distributors and vendors, reflective of a diverse and expanding channel ecosystem.

​The program stands tall as the leading forum for setting the industry benchmark for ecosystem excellence across New Zealand. In addition to honouring winners, the program also holds wider responsibility for ensuring as many credible technology providers are endorsed through this unique awards program, aligned to the collective goal of providing a platform upon which the ecosystem can shine.

The Innovation Awards has become deeply valued by the community as it recognises and celebrates standout work of managed service providers, system integrators and value-added resellers, complemented by bleeding edge start-ups, cloud specialists, independent software vendors, consultancy giants, boutique agencies and application developers – all collaborating, all contributing. ​

Read the review of 2023’s event here.

In-Person
7 November 2024ANZ, APAC, Australia

TNBT Awards – Australia

Today’s innovators, tomorrow’s icons.

The Next Big Thing (TNBT) Awards bring together Foundry’s CIO and CSO Awards to run alongside IDC’s Future Enterprise Awards.

The awards recognise the innovators from our industry, and create an eco-system of award winning industry leaders across the APAC region.

TNBT Awards Australia will be held in Sydney on the 7 November 2024.

Foundry Events in Australia & New Zealand

800+

Tech events globally

36k+

Global delegates

30%

Participant growth YOY

Why sponsor Foundry events?

Guaranteed audiences

Foundry’s unmatched global audience is built for today’s post-cookie world, with a dataset that has offered their permission to engage with our content, our partners and your brand.

Connecting buyers and sellers

Our reputation means our events are a real destination for tech buyers and sellers. We create an environment where IT & Security professionals and decision-makers from global companies can connect, learn, and develop relationships.

The right buyers at the right time

Through Foundry’s trusted relationships with the IT and Security markets, we connect you with the right buyers, at the right moment in time, when they are actively researching solutions to drive their business forward. These markets rely on us to help them solve complex tech issues.

Consistency

Secure a sponsorship package that positions your brand consistently in 20+ key global markets. Foundry attracts key buyers through its events’ rich content, providing you with a predictable volume and quality of marketing qualified leads (MQLs).

Real data

Our first-party data, delivered at a global scale, gives us the precision you need to quickly identify and engage the right people at the right moment, and then track those people dynamically.

Right adjacency

Foundry helps every major tech vendor in the world reach or research their market. Our events allow you to position your brand against the world’s leading brands, achieve high-profile branding opportunities and win market share.

Our prestigious content program attracts an unmatched speaker roster

Daniel Iversen
Head of Solutions Consulting/Engineering APAC, Asana
Bridget Gray
Senior Client Partner, Korn Ferry
Michelle Rushton
Director, People of Influence
Mark Iles
Industry Analyst, Tech Research Asia

“Foundry is like an extension of my team. By understanding our goals, crafting face-to-face event solutions, and leveraging key relationships, their events are a success for us each and every time.”

— Rachael Favela, Sr. Director, Field Marketing Americas, Delphix


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