TW26 x NZTE: The New Possible — propelling growth with AI
Description
Exporting once demanded deep pockets, boots on the ground and years of relationship‑building before momentum followed. That reality is changing fast.
AI is breaking down the barriers that shape who can compete globally, and how quickly they can move. Insights that once took months can be gathered in days. Sales and marketing can be personalised and scaled across international markets, while operational challenges like customer support, pricing, logistics and compliance are rolled out at pace – often before a business hires its first offshore team member.
The New Possible is NZTE’s headline, in‑person event at Techweek26, designed for founders and export teams at every stage. Whether you’re asking ‘is exporting realistic for us yet?’ or you’re already active in-market, this session cuts through the hype to focus on what has changed, what it means for your business right now, and how New Zealand tech companies can turn innovation into jobs, exports and sustained competitive advantage.
Organised By:
Techweek and New Zealand Trade & Enterprise
Panellists
Grant de Leeuw
Grant de Leeuw is the Co-Founder & CEO of DataMasque, a New Zealand–founded enterprise software company focused on data masking and synthetic for regulated industries such as financial services and healthcare. He works closely with global cloud providers and enterprise customers internationally to enable the secure use of sensitive data for AI, analytics, and software development.
Desiree Botica
Desiree is a founding member of the Sysdoc Group and has been integral to its growth for over 33 years. Appointed CEO for New Zealand and Australia in 2016, she leads the NZ/AU leadership team and sits on the global board, responsible for business operations, strategy execution, and operational excellence. Under her leadership, Sysdoc has grown to operate across four regions—UK & Europe, USA, New Zealand, and Australia—serving a strong portfolio of blue-chip and public sector clients.
Moderator
Amanda Armstrong
Amanda Armstrong is the founder of RevenueLab, a consultancy that helps New Zealand B2B SaaS and tech companies build the GTM strategy and revenue infrastructure they need to scale into international markets. She also serves as an independent director on three boards. Her work focuses on the practical commercial decisions that separate companies that successfully expand offshore from those that stall.
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