

Raising Rangatahi in an AI World
If you support young people to learn, make good decisions, or navigate the digital world, this event is for you.
It is designed to be accessible, community-focused, and relevant to a wide audience.
You can attend in person at academyEx, in Auckland, or join online once registered. Doors open at 4:30pm for networking and nibbles, and the event begins at 5:00pm.
What to expect?
The panel is moderated by Ren Saguil (Whānau & Community Workstream member) and includes:
Paul Corballis, Professor, University of Auckland (Cognitive neuroscientist with research interests in visual perception, attention, and cognitive control).
Madelize Bekker, Founder and CEO of EduMaxi/Speakia (EdTech provider).
James Tim-Edwards, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the Privacy Commissioner (Privacy and Data protection specialist).
More to be announced shortly.
What you can expect from the discussion:
- How whānau can talk with young people about safe, responsible, and ethical AI use
- What AI means for rangatahi learning, confidence, and critical thinking
- Privacy, data, bias, and wellbeing considerations for families, schools, and communities
- Practical steps to help young people use AI tools with confidence and careWho Should Attend?
- Whānau, parents, and caregivers, Family support organisations
- Community leaders and cultural leaders, including Māori, Pacific, and other community ethnic groups
- Health and wellbeing organisations, Leaders from NGOs, charities, and youth support organisations
- AI researchers, school teachers, and tertiary educators interested in emerging research on how AI is shaping learning
- EdTech providers interested in responsible, learner-centred AI tools
- Students aged 13 –18 attending with parents or caregivers
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