Crypto, smart contracts, and multiple blockchain applications are a hot topic. Register now to learn about The Web3 Scene in NZ.

What happens when you challenge traditional employment models and support wāhine into the tech sector? (Working with NZ Tech, Microsoft and MSD), 3BF has designed an innovative programme to support wāhine into careers in the tech industry.  3Bags Full CEO and Founder Brittany Teei shares a snapshot of how the programme works and just where these … Continue reading "Sisters In Tech Snapshot"

Technology skills are in record demand, but diversity remains an issue. How can we make a change and attract local talent into tech careers? The future of New Zealand’s tech sector is significantly important to our local economy. With annual earnings around $14B, the industry is a substantial contributor to our GDP. It’s also a … Continue reading "Filling the gap: Why improving diversity is key to NZ’s tech sector"

A short interview with members of Tech Women.

WSP is using data and machine learning to optimise traffic flow across Auckland’s motorway network. Join us to hear how. Did you know the number of lanes in each direction on the Auckland Harbour Bridge changes multiple times a day according to traffic demand? When demand changes, the Harbour Bridge monitoring dashboard advises when the … Continue reading "Keeping Auckland Moving with Machine Learning"

Tune in to see an interview with this year's Women in AI finalists This year, the Techweek TV sessions have been segmented into the Techweek22 themes. The sessions can be viewed from the comforts of your home office, desk, and anywhere you’ve got a device connected to the internet. You can view the sessions here. Just click play, at the time … Continue reading "TWTV: An interview with this year’s Women in AI finalists"

A live panel discussion with Q&A on the challenges and potential of Artificial Intelligence to help revitalise Te Reo Māori. Join us for a light lunch (or virtually) to hear from our speakers, Wharehuia Dixon and Punahamoa Walker, working on FranklyAI. They will be talking about: What is required to recreate an authentic Te Reo Māori … Continue reading "Authentic Te Reo Māori engagement using Artificial Intelligence"

Women have always played a massive role in advancing digital technology. From its inception with Grace Hopper and her machine-independent programming languages, to the women behind the Apollo space missions, all the way to today’s Susan Wojcicki of Google and YouTube, women have left an indelible mark on the world of technology.

This session is an introductory session for non-technical people who are interested in understanding the fundamentals of AI and ML. Millions of businesses, large and small are trying to get their heads around Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning and understand what it actually is and most importantly how it can be leveraged to help their … Continue reading "AI & ML “101” for non-technical people"

EdTech startup 'EdPotential' and AWS share insights on accelerating growth

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The case for emerging tech in combating climate change is undoubtedly a strong one. From smart city infrastructure and clean logistics, through green energy and precision agriculture – the applications of emerging tech in pursuit of a cleaner, greener future are immense. And as global leaders declare evermore ambitious and urgent emissions reductions targets, the onus on IoT, Big Data, Blockchain, Digital Twins to deliver is greater than ever.

This is part one of a three-part 'GD1 diversity in tech series.' How can we address and alleviate underrepresented groups in Aotearoa?

Join us at Techweek TV to hear industry leaders in our panel discussion share their experiences and insights as they navigate the data challenges businesses are facing in relation to climate reporting. To help businesses on their journey to reporting their scope 1, 2 and 3 Greenhouse Gas emissions, our panellists will: share insights into … Continue reading "TWTV: Useful data for reporting and mitigating climate change"

Hear all about how we tackle AI responsibly and what the future looks like at Auror, a retail crime intelligence platform. As algorithm-driven artificial intelligence continues to scale, our General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer, Frith Tweedie and Director of Data and AI, Dr Kathryn Hempstalk have partnered to share their perspectives on Responsible AI. … Continue reading "Developing Responsible AI – A real world example with Auror"

With investment in AI set to reach $62B globally in 2022, it’s critical to understand how to successfully implement AI for your business This event does not require registration. Join this discussion to hear our experience about some of the causes of AI project failures, and how to set yourself up for a sucessful productionised … Continue reading "The $52B AI Sinkhole: 3 ways to ensure positive ROI on AI initiatives"

ITSNZ are proud to host Lee McKenzie, Liz Maguire and Leone Murphy from Waka Kotahi  discussing Hoe ki angitū, a new 15 million dollar challenge-based fund for Start-ups, Iwi, Domestic and international companies, Community groups, Research Institutions and University Groups. 

Find out about Big Data, AI and Machine Learning. Big Data means many types of data that are too large and need to be transferred at a fast rate. Those enormous data sets can help to solve many business problems that we couldn’t tackle before. Are you wondering how we can transfer that big amount … Continue reading "The Future of Information Technology: Data and Smarter Machining"

A myth-busting session to help New Zealand business leaders understand AI and it’s future. This is a short and fresh talk to help leaders navigate AI in businesses. We will use a myth-busting approach to challenge the general convention to give you the tools to start thinking about AI more practically. · Is AI just … Continue reading "How can the rise of AI help NZ businesses thrive?"

Identifying dangers and opportunities affecting the lives and life chances of tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people). Digital Citizenship is an evolving concept and focuses on the different ways that digital technology affects the lives and life chances of tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people), identifying dangers and opportunities. Join EdTechNZ and our panel as … Continue reading "Digital Citizenship – the role of the EdTech Sector"

At this event we'll talk about AI, robotics & automation; how tech will affect the future of work & help growth, resilience & sustainability We are proud to announce the 21st TechTALK seminar as below: TechTALK 2022 Theme: Reimagining our Future Together Event Special Theme: AI and Automation - Future of Work for Growth, Resilience and Sustainability … Continue reading "TechTALK #21 – AI and Automation"

Whether it’s the billion-dollar investment in Epic Games, high flying stocks, virtual property booms, or the rollout of Google wayfinding tools – there’s no escaping the hype and promise of the Metaverse. And as tech giants Apple, Microsoft, Google and Meta (Facebook) vye for market share ahead of new meta hardware releases in 2022, a … Continue reading "Right place at the right time? LocationTech’s role in the metaverse"

Join us for our very first Women in Tech lunch event where we have 3 fantastic female speakers to inspire you and showcase women in tech.