International business leaders are in the city teaching locals how to be successful with technology.

The American and Australian delegates are part of a network set up to foster innovative new concepts and business start-ups.

Local businesspeople are getting the opportunity to learn about how they can develop ideas using the latest broadband technology.

It's part of Dunedin's gigatown win and the city-wide effort to grow the local economy as a result.

The visiting experts are from a range of international companies, and are planning to help Dunedin professionals make prototypes for market trials.