i'm on the panel for this year's Bloggers Predict.

http://up.org.nz/predictions-2009/

The rules:
Each blogger will make 3 to 5 predictions in the following categories:
Gadgets & Games
The Internet, Web 3.0...
Business & Technology
Wellington/NZ/the Universe (open slather)

Predictions made by blog readers in comments are allowed, but must be credited.

Cheating -- by using insider knowldge, in-depth simulations, latent psychic powers, reasoned analysis, alcohol, ouija boards, etc -- is strictly encouraged.
The Event:

When: Tuesday 27 January, 2009, 5:30 for a 6:00 start
Where: Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce, level 28, The Majestic Centre, 100 Willis Street

We predict that this will be an UP event like no other. Come to drink, meet and mingle, and at 6pm we will assemble to hear the bloggers reveal all--their own forecasts, and those made by their readers.

Then you will vote for the blogger who has made the most plausible yet unexpected claims about the year ahead. The blogger with the most votes will take the prize...

The evening will conclude with a traditional Unlimited Potential feast: free pizza and beer! RSVP now to reserve your spot!

Software Freedom Day (SFD) is a worldwide celebration of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) to be held this year on Saturday 20th September, 2008. This year SFD is to be held at the Wellington Convention Centre in Wellington from 12pm - 6pm. There will be free wifi, coffee all day at the venue, and pizza and beer as things wrap up at 6pm.

On Tuesday 5th August, 70 geeks gathered in the Emperor Suite at Chow from 6pm till late.

Each guest received a bag of goodies including a bottle of Epic Lager, laser cut decorated USB keys from Shift, Cafenet tokens and discount vouchers from Wanda Harland, amongst other things.
 
Sandy Mamoli spoke about the basics of Ruby on Rails; what to use it for, when to not use it. Jo Hall introduced us to Tech Angels, and described being a female Computer Science Student. Stacey Walker described "impostor syndrome". Sarah Wiig & Band played music, including a song about a Robot.

On Tuesday 5th August, 70 geeks gathered in the Emperor Suite at Chow from 6pm till late. Each guest received a bag of goodies including a bottle of Epic Lager, laser cut decorated USB keys from Shift, Cafenet tokens and discount vouchers from Wanda Harland, amongst other things.