She Sharp & HCLTech: Do You Own Your AI Future?

Join us on Tuesday, 3 November at Rydges Latimer, Christchurch, as we explore the future of AI and the questions every organisation in Aotearoa needs to consider.

• 🔐 Security: Building genuine trust in the AI tools we deploy.

• ⚖️ Governance: Establishing clear accountability for AI outputs.

• 🌏 Sovereignty: Understanding where our data lives and who controls it locally.

What’s in store for the evening?

Lightning Talks: Five-minute, practical insights from industry leaders.

🎙️ Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A: Moderated by Theresa Corballis and Dr Mahsa McCauley (Mohaghegh).

💬 Breakout Discussions: Small-group conversations where you can connect directly with our speakers and share perspectives.

Event Agenda

• 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Registration, networking and food

• 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Kickoff, lightning talks and Q&A

• 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM Breakout discussions with the speakers

• 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM Networking and event closing

Meet Our Speakers

• Naved Shafiq – Country Leader, New Zealand, HCLTech

• Theresa Corballis – Director for New Business, HCLTech

• Renu Sharma – Cyber Security Woman of the Year Winner, CyberSec Con

• Delphine Ducaruge – Chair, Tech New Zealand

• Grace de Leon – Smart City, AI & Innovation Lead, Christchurch City Council

• Caelan Huntress – Leader in AI Operations

Who should attend?

Whether you're a student preparing to enter the tech world, a team leader, a business decision-maker, or simply curious about how AI is shaping our future, there's a place for you in this conversation!

Bring a colleague or classmate, exchange ideas, meet inspiring people, and join us for an evening of learning and connection. We look forward to seeing you there! 🚀

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