Aotearoa AI Awards 2025
AI Forum New Zealand / Te Kāhui Atamai Iahiko o Aotearoa announced the winners of the Aotearoa AI Awards, honouring excellence across research, implementation, innovation, impact and leadership in artificial intelligence.
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Aotearoa AI Summit & Awards
The Aotearoa AI Summit was where Aotearoa’s artificial intelligence community came together to shape the future. Held in Auckland on 18 September 2025, it explored the opportunities and challenges of AI across industry, government, research, and society—and culminated in the inaugural Aotearoa AI Awards celebrating excellence and impact.
With thought‑provoking speakers, real‑world case studies, and strategic insights, the Summit gave participants a front‑row seat to the conversation defining New Zealand’s AI future.
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Turn Disruption into Opportunity: Adapting in the Age of AI
October 2 @ 6:00 pm - October 2 @ 6:00 pm
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Silvereye Series - Understanding AI
October 7 @ 5:30 pm - October 7 @ 7:30 pm
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AI Forum NZ Annual Meeting 2025
November 12 @ 12:00 pm - November 12 @ 12:00 pm
Celebrating excellence in AI!
The Aotearoa AI Awards 2025 recognised individuals, teams, and organisations working in the field of artificial intelligence in Aotearoa New Zealand.
The Awards acknowledged leadership, originality, and practical outcomes in the research, development, and application of AI.