AI & Machine Learning

New Zealand AI Summit

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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.

The essentials

Event details

Dates
8 September 2026 to 9 September 2026
Organiser
AI Forum NZ
Industry
AI & Machine Learning

Agenda themes

Topics covered

  • IT & Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence

On stage

Speakers

  • Peter Lucas JonesChief Executive Officer, Te Hiku Media
  • Dr Stephen RainbowHuman Rights Commissioner
  • Dr Mahsa McCauleyChair of AI Forum and UNESCO NZ Commissioner

On the floor

Sponsors and partners

  • AI Forum New Zealand
  • Tech New Zealand

Logistics

Where to stay

Places to stay near the venue.

  • 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

  • Oaks

    230 m from the venue

  • Aura Hotel

    330 m from the venue

  • Bay Plaza Hotel

    380 m from the venue

    40 Oriental Parade

  • Cambridge Hotel

    430 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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