TW26 x Xero Webinar: Bridging the confidence gap on AI adoption for Kiwi business owners

Join us for a discussion on how Kiwi business owners are adopting AI, part of Techweek26 - The Art of the Possible - Aotearoa New Zealand’s national festival of innovation. This session features James Bergin, Xero EGM Technology Research and Advocacy in conversation with Madeline Newman, Executive Director at AI Forum New Zealand, as they unpack new findings from Xero’s research into how they feel towards and use AI.

This event sits within Techweek26’s Life programme, diving into emerging technologies that can make life easier for individuals and businesses across the motu. We’ll walk through what the research tells us about what’s driving (and slowing) AI adoption, and what needs to shift to get more out of these technologies.

The webinar will also include high-level outtakes from a Xero-led roundtable at Parliament held earlier in the week, connecting the research to real-world experiences shared in the room.

What to expect:

• A walkthrough of Xero’s latest AI research(survey of more than 1,000 small and medium businesses)

• How Kiwi business owners are using AI today 

• The key barriers holding them back and what support they need to get more out of AI technologies 

• Live Q&A

Who should attend:

This event is perfect for:
✓ Small and medium business owners

✓ Accountants, bookkeepers, and advisors supporting small and medium clients

✓ Anyone interested in the practical realities of AI adoption in Aotearoa’s business community