No Big Tech
Come to re-imagine what it can look like to actually use tech and do some good for the world!
20 March 2026
6:30 pm
GridAKL Lysaght Building
It’s us (your fav, surely, duo) Elina Ashimbayeva and Laura Kerrison. Humans behind MUV talks, Storyo, Allyshift, Startup Auckland, CreativeMornings, Equitable Product, Women in Tech NZ.
We decided that we need more hope and, actually, good stories in tech (and everywhere). So we are running an event to connect and hear from folks who create meaningful, local, for-good solutions to challenges, with technology.
We wanted to hear from folks who aren’t usually loud in the classic tech circles about the awesome work they do – check out our line-up below ?
Come to re-imagine what it can look like to actually use tech and do some good for the world!
And and super grateful to teams at Melodics and Brightly who are helping us feed you ???
Lineup
? Dhanya Herath
from mSupply Foundation, an organisation delivering medical supply chain solutions to low & middle-income countries. To quote a person from their team: “mSupply is like my family, and not in a toxic hustle-tech way, they are the best company I’ve worked for”.
?? Darryl Chin
an interdisciplinary artist and AV designer working in theatre, public activations, and experimental studio environments. Darryl was recommended by two of my dear friends and I’m so excited to hear from him.
? Hayden Eastmond-Mein
from NZ Drug Foundation, working for an Aotearoa free from drug harm. I (Laura) get to work with Hayden and he’s awesome! Drug Foundation are developing innovative solutions to reduce drug harm, and leveraging digital technologies to help deliver services and advice to keep our communities safe.
? 2 more speakers TBA
