.NET Conf 2025 - Afterparty @ Auckland

**Please complete the mandatory security form before 8th of December [https://forms.office.com/r/nLWFEFB1zZ](https://forms.office.com/r/nLWFEFB1zZ) to receive QR code to access to event.** Please note that the front doors are locked at 5:30 pm, so please come early. Unwind after the conference and keep the .NET conversations going at our informal afterparty meetup! Join us for an evening of short, practical talks, drinks, and networking with fellow developers, speakers, and community members. This is a relaxed chance to dive deeper into the topics you heard during the day, ask the questions you didn’t have time to ask, and make new connections in the local .NET community. **What to expect** * 🎤 Lightning talks * 💬 Plenty of time for Q&A and open discussion * 🤝 Casual networking with developers of all levels * 🍕 Snacks & drinks provided (while they last!) Whether you’re working with ASP.NET Core, .NET Aspire, cloud-native services, or just starting your .NET journey, you’re welcome. Come share what you’re building, learn from others, and be part of a friendly, supportive community. **Schedule** * 17:00 - 17:30 - pizza and networking * 17:30 - 19:00 - talks * 19:00 - 19:30 - wrap up **Speakers** * [Daniel (DSR) Scott-Raynsford](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dscottraynsford/) Partner Solution Strategist @ Microsoft * [Ricky Gummadi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickygummadi/) Cloud & AI Solution Architect @ Microsoft * [Sinan Nar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sinannar/) Apps and AI Consultant @ Arinco * [Rory Braybrook](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rory-braybrook-6050a521/overlay/about-this-profile/) Microsoft MVP & Identity Architect * [Marcus Bristol](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mightymuke/) Engineering Manager **Sponsors** * [Microsoft](https://www.microsoft.com/) \- Venue * [Arinco](https://arinco.com.au/) \- Food and drinks **Please complete the mandatory security form before 8th of December [https://forms.office.com/r/nLWFEFB1zZ](https://forms.office.com/r/nLWFEFB1zZ) to receive QR code to access to event.**