NZ’s AI Strategy – Lunchtime Webinar Discussion

At our recent AI Blueprint webinar, you told us what you wanted next—and we listened! Join us for a lively lunchtime webinar to dive into the details of New Zealand’s newly released AI Strategy, announced this month, and the follow-up from the NZ Institute for Advanced Technology.

This webinar is your chance to hear from leading voices in New Zealand’s AI sector as we unpack:

• Industry reactions to the national AI Strategy

• The next steps for government, industry, and research

• How the AI Forum’s Blueprint and your organisation can align with this vision

• What the NZ Institute for Advanced Technology’s recent announcement means for the ecosystem

Following the panel, bring your questions for a live Q&A with our experts.

Meet the Panellists

• Madeline Newman – Executive Director, AI Forum NZ (Moderator)

• Brandon Hutcheson – CEO, Aware Group

• Liam Gilbey – Head of Data Science, Air New Zealand

• Maria Mingallon – Technical Director, Mott MacDonald

• Craig Pattison – NZ Head of Delegation & Convenor, ISO/IEC JTC 1 SC 42

• Dr Karaitiana Taiuru – Chair, Kāhui Māori Working, AI Forum NZ

Who Should Attend?

This session is ideal for anyone interested in the future of AI in New Zealand, including business leaders, policy makers, technologists, researchers, and anyone keen to keep ahead in the fast-evolving AI landscape.

Secure your spot now and be part of the conversation shaping New Zealand’s AI future!