As another busy year for the Forum draws to a close, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has contributed to our efforts. This year’s many successes are a true reflection of your dedication and hard work – thank you!
🛑 Last chance to complete our survey! ⏳
Help shape the future of AI in Aotearoa, uncover new opportunities and identify areas needing support. Please complete our survey by Friday.
AI Blueprint update
Next week we’ll be releasing our six monthly update, reporting on our overall progress and key developments across each of our six focus sectors.
If you missed our updates from Aotearoa’s AI Blueprint sector leaders, both webinars are now available. View our update on agriculture, environment and health here and AEC, creative industries and education can be viewed here.
Be involved in 2025!
Stay tuned for more opportunities to participate in 2025 as we continue to encourage AI experimentation and adoption. We’re bringing it to life through prototypes like our LLM living white paper and further developments in our AI Governance toolkits.
New member spotlight
Welcome to social enterprise Access Advisors, helping make Aotearoa more digitally inclusive. Learn more about the role of AI in enhancing digital accessibility.
Navigating our creative future
Earlier this year, we hosted AI in Creative Industries, exploring the transformative role of AI in creativity. View our highlights report here. In March 2025, we’ll delve deeper into the issues, during our two day programme in Auckland and Wellington. Please let us know if you’d like to get involved.
In other news:
- Join Enterprise Singapore’s AI Open Innovation Challenge.
- View a snapshot of New Zealand journalism and PR as they face AI transformation?
- What were New Zealand’s most Googled terms this year?
🗓️ Save the date for our AI Hackathon 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣
We’re delighted to announce our popular hackathon festival returns for 2025. We’re creating meaningful impact and solving real-world problems with AI. The challenge lies in harnessing AI’s potential responsibly to create a healthier, more sustainable and equitable future for all. Save the date 14-17 August in Auckland, Waikato, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin.
Wishing you all a wonderful festive season and the very best for 2025!
Ngā mihi
Madeline Newman
Executive Director, AI Forum NZ
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