The Matukituki Tangle
A gathering of creative courage
Join us in Wānaka for three days of inspiration and connection in March 2026.
The Matukituki Tangle is a new kind of global gathering — an annual event where artists, entrepreneurs, makers, and thinkers come together to explore the role of creativity, resilience, and courage in shaping better futures.
Set in spectacular Wānaka, Aotearoa New Zealand, this is not your average summit.
It’s a tangle — of people, ideas, disciplines, generations.
We believe that creativity is not just aesthetic — it’s existential. It’s how we adapt, heal, challenge, and imagine. But the creative process requires more than talent. It demands bravery, endurance, and community.
The Matukituki Tangle honours that, and weaves together:
Artists, entrepreneurs, and activists
Makers, musicians, and future-facing leaders
Global and local voices, ancient and new technologies
Who It’s For
The Tangle is curated for those who:
Work at the edge of art, design, and impact
Are curious about cooperative models, cultural sovereignty, and non-linear futures
Want to connect with global peers in a grounded local setting
Location
Wānaka is not the backdrop. It’s the rhythm.
It slows your breath, sharpens your gaze, and makes space for what matters.
Here, beneath vast skies and dramatic peaks, we’ll gather —
to walk, to ride, to share kai and conversation, and to let the land shape the way we think, feel, and create.
Location
Wānaka
Aotearoa New Zealand
Dates
March 20-22, 2026