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Deloitte presents: It’s a no-go without governance with Databricks

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Dunedin, New Zealand
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Many organisations are trying to understand how data and AI can deliver real value for New Zealand. Beyond the buzzwords, real impact comes from deliberate choices. From big-picture strategy to hands-on delivery, human judgement and experience transform complex data into solutions that improve businesses and communities.


Join Deloitte, Databricks and Tech Women for It’s a no-go without governance, a morning discussing how organisations are turning data and analytics into real‑world outcomes. Through short lightning talks and an open panel discussion, three women in data will share personal stories and lessons learned from data projects across the public and private sectors.


This event is aligned with the Techweek pillars of Governance and Growth, focussing on frameworks and ways of working that support the responsible use of data and AI, which can help grow New Zealand’s economy.

What to expect:

  • Lightning talks with practical lessons from real-world data projects

  • A candid panel discussion with live audience Q&A

  • Networking with peers across the public and private sectors

Whether you’re interested in how data and AI can support better decisions or stronger services for a more innovative Aotearoa, you’ll leave with practical ideas, a fresh perspective, and new connections.

Speakers

  • Tristana Bessler

    Databricks Tristana leads Public Sector for Databricks in New Zealand, working with more than 30 organisations across all stages of their digital transformation journeys. While many change programmes focus on technical governance, her expertise lies in the people side of transformation—capability uplift, enablement, communication, and psychological safety. She brings real-world insights into what leaders and teams must actively prioritise to set digital transformation up for lasting success, informed by lessons from what has worked and what hasn’t.

  • Sonia Wang

    Deloitte Sonia is a Specialist Senior in Deloitte New Zealand’s AI and Data practice. She specialises in data modernisation, helping organisations move legacy systems to the cloud and build scalable, future-ready solutions. With expertise in Snowflake, Databricks, and Microsoft Azure, Sonia works across data modelling, engineering, and visualisation to drive better decision-making for her clients. She is also an active member of Deloitte’s Women in Technology network, supporting diversity and inclusion within the tech industry.

  • Lisa Voorwinde

    University of Otago Lisa is a Senior Analyst at the University of Otago, working at the intersection of data, systems, and people. She has played a key role in the Data Foundations project, helping design and deliver a modern Databricks-based data platform that transforms complex source systems into trusted, usable data products. Her expertise spans data modelling, pipeline design, and translating between technical teams and business stakeholders, with a strong interest in data quality, data product thinking, and building user-friendly data platforms.

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