Navigating the future: essential AI governance strategies for boards

25 September 2024

Avoid an AI governance blind spot! Board members need to seriously consider artificial intelligence (AI) governance as AI becomes integral to business operations. Understanding its impact is key to fulfilling … Continue reading "Thoughts and reflections from the front line – a teacher’s voice in education technology"

AI Governance: Strategies for success

19 September 2024

As AI continues to transform the way we work, learn and connect, strong AI governance is key to ensuring success. It helps organisations use AI responsibly, aligned with both their … Continue reading "Thoughts and reflections from the front line – a teacher’s voice in education technology"

Shape the future of AI in Architecture, Engineering and Construction

05 September 2024

The AI Forum is delighted to announce the establishment of the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Working Group. The AEC sector is a vital part of New Zealand’s economy, contributing … Continue reading "Thoughts and reflections from the front line – a teacher’s voice in education technology"

Spring into innovation | September 2024 News

03 September 2024

In this issue Insights from our Executive Director During the last month there has been plenty of discussion in the media regarding gene technologies – should our companies and researchers … Continue reading "Thoughts and reflections from the front line – a teacher’s voice in education technology"

Life Sciences Summit Returns for 2025!

02 September 2024

We can’t wait to reconnect at Aotearoa New Zealand’s 2025 Life Science Summit – Uniting biology and technology to unleash potential. 18-19 March, 2025 at Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre. Click here … Continue reading "Thoughts and reflections from the front line – a teacher’s voice in education technology"

AI Hackathon 2024 regional winners | August Newsletter

21 August 2024

Congratulations to our AI Hackathon 2024 regional winners! Our four day festival featured 48 hour hackathons across multiple locations.

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Thoughts and reflections from the front line – a teacher’s voice in education technology

New Zealand, we are embarking on an exciting 10-year strategy called Connected Ako: Digital and Data for Learning. The purpose of this strategy is to guide the digital and data direction of New Zealand Government Education Agencies.

22 August 2023

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IoT Alliance Annual Meeting and Executive Council Elections 2023

The New Zealand IoT Alliance was launched in 2017 and is governed by an independent elected Executive Council and there are vacancies for five positions in 2023. Our key purpose is to … Continue reading

08 August 2023

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BioTechNZ News: Challenging times

Forging a better tomorrow for biotech. Insights from our Executive Director Challenging times have brought us face-to-face with the need to scrutinise our daily spending. Rising mortgage payments, soaring food … Continue reading

02 August 2023

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Embracing Infrastructure 4.0: The Role of IoT in a Digital Twin of Auckland City

In the era of technological advancements, cities around the world are transforming themselves into smart and sustainable urban centers. One innovative approach gaining traction is the concept of a Digital Twin—a virtual representation of a physical city, with real-time data integration to help optimise infrastructure and operations.

01 August 2023

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Influencing beyond the education sector

As our influence extends beyond the education sector, we are honoured to witness the growing interest from various groups within the NZTech community. The EdTechNZ collaborative spirit and forward-thinking approach have garnered interest from groups such as AI Forum, IoT Alliance and BlockchainNZ, reinforcing the idea that education and technology are powerful allies.

25 July 2023

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MyMahi | CEO and Co-Founder Jeff King | Using technology to ensure young people leave school with a range of tools in their kete.

MyMahi supports young people to manage their school life and plan for their next steps beyond the school gates. “Students use MyMahi to keep track of their grades, find tertiary … Continue reading

25 July 2023

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Meta and Microsoft Introduce the Next Generation of Llama

Source: Meta Recent breakthroughs in AI, and generative AI in particular, have captured the public’s imagination and demonstrated what those developing these technologies have long known — they have the … Continue reading

20 July 2023

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New centre for AI launched at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington was proud to launch Te Whiri Kawe - the Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence on 13 June 2023 at the Kelburn campus.

20 July 2023

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Transforming education one device at a time

With digital content replacing physical books and online learning platforms taking the lead, the internet has become the go-to source for educational needs. High-speed internet is the key to this online world, making smooth and effective learning possible.

11 July 2023

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Tauranga STEM Festival 2023: Who Will Shape the Future of Tech?

On October 1st this year, Tauranga will once again play host to the biggest FREE street festival in New Zealand, celebrating all things Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. The event, known as ‘STEMFest’, is growing every year and is encouraging the tech sector to play a bigger role this year.

06 July 2023