FROM TRACTORS TO TECH
Waipā Tech Meetups Series 2 powers up
Thursday 21 August 2025, 5pm - 6pm - BNZ Partner Centre, Level 1 55 Victoria Street Cambridge
From tractors to tech
In the first of this new series, we'll hear from Andre Syben, Founder and Director of Ag Tech NZ, who will share his journey starting an agricultural machinery company, and taking it to the world by embracing agricultural technology.
Who said driving a tractor was an easy job?
There's something for everyone here - founders, techies who love to apply technology practically, farmers - sounds perfect for Waipā!
As usual, there will be plenty of time to ask questions and network.
A big SHOUT OUT#1 to Emma Ballantyne at BNZ Cambridge - they're on board as venue sponsors for this second series and are also supplying some light bites. It's great to have local support.
Big SHOUT OUT #2 to Charlotte Fitzpatrick from Belle PR, who's stepped up to make sure the word gets out.
Meetup #5 is sponsored by BNZ
Andre Syben – Managing Director, Ag Tech NZ
Andre Syben is a lifelong agricultural innovator and the driving force behind Ag Tech NZ, a global player in agricultural machinery research, testing, and development, based right here in Waipā.
With almost four decades of experience owning and operating agricultural businesses, Andre has spent his career collaborating with leading European manufacturers to bring cutting-edge technology to market faster. Under his leadership, Ag Tech NZ has become renowned for excellence in agricultural engineering, with a team of Test and Development Engineers working across New Zealand, Australia, the UK, Europe, South America, and the USA.
Andre’s extensive international network and relentless pursuit of improvement have positioned him as a key figure in the advancement of agri-tech solutions.
In addition to Ag Tech NZ, Andre directs several companies within the Ag Tech Group, including Ag Work AUS, Ag Work NZ, ATL Ag Tech Logistics, and Diesel Tune NZ. His commitment to innovation and global collaboration continues to shape the future of technology.
