Technology Leaders Seminar Series - Lee Timutimu

Join us for AUT's 'Technology Leaders' Seminar Series for a presentation by Lee Timutimu, advocate and voice for Māori in digitech (digital and technology). The title of Lee's presentation is ‘Visibility and representation of Māori in digitech is vital’.

Lee Timutimu (Ngāti Awa, Ngāi Te Rangi, Tūhoe, Ngāti Porou) has devoted the last 5 years to advocating for Māori in the digitech sector. With 20+ years in IT, Lee is on a mission to foster representation and participation of Māori in the industry. Lee is the founder of Te Matarau (the Māori Tech Association), co-founder of Te Hapori Matihiko (a community for all Māori working in digitech), and cofounder of Ko Maui Hangarau (a rangatahi tech summit).

Lee’s dedication as a leader and advocate has led him to participate at all levels within the ecosystem, from delivering digital literacy workshops to marae trustees and inspiring the next generation of rangatahi Māori into digitech to sitting at governance tables that have influence. Lee is recognised as a leading voice for Māori in digitech, emphasising the importance of Māori representation. Lee also dedicates personal time to mentorship, embodying his commitment to nurturing future talent and driving impactful change in the sector.

A light lunch will be served at the conclusion of the presentation. Parking available upon request - contact ecmsengagement@aut.ac.nz to arrange.