Events

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!

AI is no longer on the horizon. It’s already part of how students learn and teachers teach. But what does that look like day to day? In this live online panel, Peter Lehmann and Annet Woolford from Glen Eden Intermediate School in Auckland share how they’re weaving AI tools into their teaching practice to boost creativity, engagement and critical thinking.

What happens when a school’s leader and teachers decide to learn together? For Mina Pomare and her team at Te Kura Taumata o Panguru, studying the Master of Contemporary Education became more than a qualification. It was a shared experience that reshaped how they lead, teach and support one another.

Five Generations. One Workplace. Endless Possibilities. What happens when five generations share the same workspace? Sparks of insight, challenge, and creativity. Join us for an energetic evening debate and panel exploring what it really means to work across generations. We’ll have one representative from each generation - from Baby Boomers to Gen Z - sharing their perspectives, debating differences, and uncovering the opportunities that come when experience meets innovation.

Take one hour for yourself to focus on something you want to learn but haven’t quite started. In this interactive workshop, you’ll reflect on your next learning goals, uncover what gets in the way, and explore how both AI tools and human connection can help you move forward.

Artificial intelligence is changing how organisations operate, but the real transformation starts long before AI itself. In this session, Mark Thomas, visionary entrepreneur and CEO of Nextspace, will explore how leaders can prepare their organisations to thrive in the age of intelligent systems.

Curious about how AI can turn ideas into working apps fast? This hands-on session will show you how. In just 60 minutes, you’ll learn what vibe coding is (and why it’s changing how we design and prototype). You’ll see how to write effective prompts, when and why to use this approach, and the kinds of real-world problems it can solve. We’ll also look at its limitations, risks, and examples of vibe-coded apps already making an impact.

Before the year wraps up, join us onsite for an afternoon of curiosity, connection, and hands-on discovery. We’re opening our doors to celebrate the year’s innovation and give you, our community of learners, the chance to experience the two newest academyEX creations: the Play Lab and AI for Business.

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!)

Thinking about taking the next step in your learning journey? Join us for a relaxed breakfast at academyEX, where you’ll get a taste of what it’s like to study a Master of Technological Futures (MTF), a Master of Change & Organisational Resilience (MCOR) or a Master of Contemporary Education (MCE).