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!

This event is brought to you by the AI Forum’s AI Education and Skills Working Group, and proudly hosted by academyEX.
Join us for a practical hybrid event, available both online and in person, exploring how to support rangatahi to use AI critically, safely, and confidently. As AI becomes increasingly part of everyday life, this conversation is more important than ever. Bringing together a panel with diverse perspectives, the discussion will explore the intersection of AI, learning, wellbeing and responsible use of technology.
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.

Growing your audience without losing your voice

Building an audience is often just as challenging as creating the work itself. This session explores how AI can help creative professionals better understand their audiences, generate ideas, plan content and communicate more effectively.

Are we shaping the future or simply accepting the one being built for us?

Every quarter brings another wave of AI announcements, bigger investments, and bolder predictions. But beyond the headlines lies a more important question: what does it actually mean for New Zealand?
AI isn't just being talked about anymore. It's changing quickly, unevenly, and in ways that reward those paying close attention.

2030 isn’t that far away. What if you could fast-forward to 2030 and see where the decisions we make today might take us? The SDG's game is an immersive, hands-on experience that turns some of our biggest global challenges into something you can see, experience and influence.
See what happens when your choices shape everyone’s future? Come ready to play, collaborate, challenge your thinking and see just how far one decision you make can change everything.

Want to build a more sustainable creative business?

Running a creative business often means juggling multiple roles. AI can act as a digital assistant, helping you organise information, streamline workflows, support project management and uncover useful business insights. This session will help you save time and deliver more value to your clients.