Evening Talks at the New Zealand International Science Festival
By New Zealand International Science Festival | Posted: Monday Jun 29, 2026
Don't miss the popular NZISF series of talks on hot topics! Pay what you can afford.
Art and Science Panel - Wednesday 15 July 5.30pm
What happens when we let art and science mingle? Join us for this illuminating kōrero with trailblazing ArtSci practitioners.
We often put art and science in separate camps, but what happens when they are allowed to mingle? Join us for this illuminating kōrero with trailblazing ArtSci practitioners who transform their curiosity into both expression and exploration, grounding us in a deep sense of wonder and rooting us in the beauty, mystery and interconnectedness of the world around us.
Afterwards, join us for a late night opening of the ArtScience Exhibition to see these ideas in action.
Pay what you can afford: recommended $15, but choose your own price!
More details and book here: Art and Science Panel | NZ Science Festival
Future of Food Panel - Thursday 16 July, 6.30pm
Six leading voices discuss their perspectives on one big question.... 'What is your vision for the future of food in Aotearoa NZ?'
Food connects us to each other, the land and our culture. But what is the future of food in Aotearoa NZ? And how divergent are our ideas about it depending on our life experiences, values and knowledge? Join us in conversation with this panel of food experts as they discuss each other’s answers to the question: “What is your vision for the future of food in NZ?”.
From soil health, food security and community gardens to lab-grown meat and proteins, industry and manufacturing, expect to be challenged, informed and left with plenty to chew on 😉 Bring your curiosity and questions for the panel.
Pay what you can afford: recommended $15, but choose your own price!
More details and book here: Future of Food Panel | NZ Science Festival
How to Vandalise Wikipedia with Mike Dickison - Friday 17 July, 5.30pm
Can we trust Wikipedia? How does it even work? Find out how the editable website stays reliable.
We all use Wikipedia, but in an internet being poisoned by AI garbage, can we still trust it? How does Wikipedia work anyway? What’s to stop someone vandalising it or inserting false information?
Mike will take you on a tour of Wikipedia, lift the lid on its volunteer-run immune system. He'll cover hoaxes large and small, including the young farmer from Dannevirke who got his name added to a Wikipedia list of mythical Japanese monsters, and the unexpected consequences.
Dr Mike Dickison did his PhD on giant flightless birds and has been a museum curator and digital librarian. He spends most of his time encouraging people to improve Wikipedia, but in this talk he’ll turn things around and discuss the grubby world of making it less accurate.
Book here: How to Vandalise Wikipedia with Mike Dickison | NZ Science Festival