# New Zealand AI Summit

- Dates: 8 September 2026 to 9 September 2026
- Location: Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wellington, New Zealand
- Organiser: AI Forum NZ
- Industry: AI & Machine Learning

## About

The Aotearoa AI Summit united industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers to explore advancements and applications of AI. It featured keynotes, panels, and workshops on AI ethics, innovation, and business.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.aotearoaai.nz/)
- [Registration](https://www.aotearoaai.nz/register/)
- [Agenda](https://www.aotearoaai.nz/programme/)

## Topics

- IT & Technology
- Artificial Intelligence

## Speakers

- Peter Lucas Jones, Chief Executive Officer, Te Hiku Media
- Dr Stephen Rainbow, Human Rights Commissioner
- Dr Mahsa McCauley, Chair of AI Forum and UNESCO NZ Commissioner

## Sponsors and partners

- AI Forum New Zealand
- Tech New Zealand

## Where to stay

- **Qt Wellington**: 130 m from the venue, 90 Cable Street, Wellington
- **TRYP by Wyndham Wellington**: 170 m from the venue, 15 Tory Street, Wellington, 6011
  - [Hotel website](https://trypwellington.co.nz/)
  - Phone: +64 4 974 3000
- **Oaks**: 230 m from the venue
- **Aura Hotel**: 330 m from the venue
- **Bay Plaza Hotel**: 380 m from the venue, 40 Oriental Parade
  - [Hotel website](https://www.bayplaza.co.nz)
- **Cambridge Hotel**: 420 m from the venue
- **Ohtel**: 430 m from the venue, 66 Oriental Parade
- **West Plaza Hotel**: 430 m from the venue, 110 Wakefield Street, Wellington

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/new-zealand-ai-summit/