AI for Good Aotearoa NZ Lunch & Learn Series (October 2026)
Description
Join us for a monthly AI for Good Lunch & Learn series, with each session featuring a different speaker, startup, or organisation working at the intersection of AI, sustainability and social impact.
Each virtual session (BYO lunch) we’ll spotlight a fresh perspective, practical use case, or emerging idea, giving participants the chance to learn directly from people building and applying AI for good. The series is designed to inspire discussion, surface new opportunities, and deepen understanding of how AI can be used responsibly to support better outcomes for people and communities. Read the full blog post here »
This month (October 2026) we'll be featuring... academic, writer and philosopher Simon Hertnon of Nakedize who will introduce the Universal AI Declaration (UAID) which he's co-created with AI4G co-host Juhi Shareef of Mission: Mārama. The Declaration aims to address the 'trust gap' that exists for citizens around AI, by asking organisations why and how they are using AI, and what guardrails they are putting in place in the next 12 months.
The Declaration is at design stage and this is an opportunity to workshop the content, have your say and get involved. Participants will get an early draft of the Declaration before the ZOOM session.
Learn more at: www.nakedize.com/uaid
Agenda
- 8:00 pm
Opening Karakia & Welcome (~5mins)
- 8:05 pm
AI for Good: Introduction & Icebreaker (~5mins)
- 7:10 pm
Featured Guest Speaker: Simon Hertnon, Universal AI Declaration (~10mins)
- 8:20 pm
Interactive Discussion: Universal AI Declaration in Breakout-Room (~15mins)
- 7:35 pm
Sharing Feedback, Reflections & Questions in Main-Room (~15mins)
- 7:50 pm
Upcoming Events & Learning Opportunities (~5mins)
- 7:55 pm
Thank you & Closing Karakia (~5mins)
Lineup
Juhi Shareef
Juhi is Founder of AI startup Mission:Mārama, the world's platform for sustainability collaboration.
Simon Hertnon
Simon Hertnon is an author, educator, and consultant working at the crossroads of information design, sustainability, and social change. He is the founder of the Same Page Initiative, the creator of the multi-purpose Helpful Information Framework, and the co-creator of the Universal AI Declaration. His work enhances and expands the fields of sustainability and plain language. In partnership with Victoria University of Wellington, Simon has taught writing skills to thousands of knowledge workers (public, private, and NGO). He is also a longstanding judge and the inaugural head judge of the New Zealand and Australia Plain Language Awards.
Jade Tang-Taylor
Jade is co-founder & CEO of simpact AI: Reimagining impact reporting & storytelling, using AI for Good.
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