Tech Masters at The New Zealand Open

Innovation meets inspiration in the heart of Queenstown.

Tech Masters at The New Zealand Open

Presented by the New Zealand Open & Technology Queenstown

Innovation meets inspiration in the heart of Queenstown. Tech Masters brings together industry leaders, future-focused thinkers, and the region’s growing tech community for a morning of conversation, connection and world-class ideas.

Join us for an exclusive welcome event on Thursday evening, followed by the ‘Tech Masters’ featuring two of New Zealand’s most influential technology pioneers.


Tech Masters 2026 – Agenda

Welcome Cocktail Party
Date:
Thursday 26 February 2026
Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Tech Masters
Date:
Friday 27 February 2026
Time: 8:30am to 11:00am

A morning of thought-provoking insights and future-shaping discussions hosted by David Downs from Technology Queenstown, featuring:

Sir Ian Taylor — AI in Sports Technology
How artificial intelligence is reshaping athlete performance, fan experiences, broadcast innovation and sports analytics.

Rod Drury — Driving the Future of QT
A forward-looking exploration of Queenstown’s emerging role as a global hub for technology, entrepreneurship and innovation.

For more information, please email [email protected]


Meet the speakers

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Sir Ian Taylor

Sir Ian Taylor is one of New Zealand’s most respected innovators, best known as the founder of Animation Research Ltd and a leader in sports technology worldwide.

His groundbreaking work has transformed the way global audiences experience live sport, from America’s Cup graphics to real-time data visualisation across major international broadcasts.

Rod Drury
Rod Drury

Rod Drury

Rod Drury is a visionary entrepreneur and the founder of Xero and is actively involved in developing Queenstown as a future technology and lifestyle hub.

Through investment, mentorship and strategic leadership, Rod champions New Zealand’s potential on the world stage, shaping conversations on digital transformation, AI, and the future of business.

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