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At academyEX, we’re here for leaders who’ve already made an impact, and know there’s still more to build.

In a world shaped by AI, complexity, and rapid transformation, our project-based programmes help people and organisations grow what matters: capability, confidence, and meaningful progress. Because leadership today takes more than experience. It takes insight, adaptability, and a connected community.

Because you’re not done yet.

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Leading Change for Good Postgraduate Certificate

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Innovation Residency Programme

MASTER OF TECHNOLOGICAL FUTURES

NEW Online Master’s

Upcoming events

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Converge Community Meetup
Every Tuesday

Keen on learning more about the innovative research happening at academyEX? Connect with us at Converge!

Designed as a dynamic hub to cultivate the research culture at academyEX, Converge is a safe and supportive environment where students, alumni, staff and industry professionals come together to collaboratively discuss and critique research ideas. It’s a great opportunity to learn and unlearn!

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MCE Symposium

You're invited to an inspiring and interactive showcase of innovation in education! Join our Masters of Contemporary Education students as they present the groundbreaking findings from their Practice-Based Change Projects, tackling some of the most pressing and exciting challenges in education today.

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Converge Research Symposium 2025

Ready for a day of groundbreaking ideas and exciting discoveries? 🎓

Join us at Converge Research Symposium 2025, where academyEX's best and brightest come together to share and learn.

Look forward to a day filled with engaging workshops, enriching research presentations, and an inspiring keynote by Ray Everest, former school principle and now entrepreneur.

The symposium will include an evening poster showcase, Pecha Kucha presentations of projects and networking opportunities – perfect for sparking conversations and making connections. Click here for the full agenda.

Emerging from our Converge community, the Converge Research Symposium was created to build the academyEX research culture, support emerging researchers and to feed our collective curiosity. Join us to critically engage, ask questions and have robust discussion amongst a group of curious, open minded critical thinkers.

Join us for the full day, or just part of it - Sign up now and let's celebrate curiosity and creativity together!

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Third Quarter Business & Technology Disruption Briefing 2025

If there is one event to add to your business calendar - this is it. In our fast paced world the only constant is change. You can either move with it, or let it pass you by. Join academyEX founder and renowned futurist, Frances Valintine for the popular Quarterly Briefing to keep ahead of groundbreaking trends in Business and Technology Disruption.


With her expertise in global trends, Frances will unpack the future of technology, sustainability, and education, and introduce you to the game-changing AI tools you didn’t even know you needed.


Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired, challenged, and equipped for what’s about to change the world (it's not what you think!)

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RECOGNITION

We are award-winning

Innovation of the Year

Innovation and Impact Award

Best Contribution to the NZ Tech Sector

Outstanding Contribution to Technology & Business in New Zealand

Education Category

Digital & Collaborative Learning Programme

Educational App Award

Asia Pacific Talent Unleashed Awards

TESTIMONIALS

Hear from our EXceptional learners and partners

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Amanda Nicolle
Director Industry Partnerships, MSD - Digital Passport
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Rio Hemopo-Hunuki
Master of Technological Futures
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Malcolm Luey
Director, MBIE - Digital Boost
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Lara Nettle
Master of Change and Organisational Resilience
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Katie Desai
Master of Change and Organisational Resilience
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Lynne Miller
Master of Technological Futures
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Kate Lewis
Master of Contemporary Education
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Sumandana
Master of Contemporary Education

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