Opening remarks
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Explains why the conference exists, the concrete mission to create paid inclusive spaces and content (newsletter, YouTube, paid articles) and the practical choices made: four values, accessible venue and guest Wi‑Fi, live captions URL, official photographer and videographer recording for free, web quiz platform and scheduled group photo 12:30–12:55. Notes ticket pricing as roughly $100 versus typical $1,000+ conferences, eight talks under the theme of New Zealand software engineering culture, and that sponsors and attendance prove the model already gains traction.
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