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!

Less admin and more time to create, sounds good, right?
Most creatives didn’t choose their profession because they love writing proposals, responding to emails or managing project administration. This session explores practical ways AI can help reduce the time spent on business tasks so you can focus more on creative work.
Discover how AI can support client communications, project planning, research, brainstorming, meeting summaries and content development, as well as how to build your own library of prompts to save time again and again.

Automation changed how we work. Agentic AI is changing who does the work.

Join us for an interactive Lunch & Learn exploring our Master of Technological Futures (MTF) and Master of Change & Organisational Resilience (MCOR) programmes designed for executives, leaders and professionals who want to navigate uncertainty, lead through disruption and shape what's next.

Claim your spot and register today.

Few industries have been impacted as deeply by AI as software development. AI coding tools have quickly become an industry standard. This session will demystify what's going on in the world of software, exploring some applications of AI tools across the software development lifecycle. Giving you an overview of what you might expect when you sign up for our micro credential in 'Understanding Software Development Processes and Tools'.
You don’t need to be a developer, this session helps you gain a better understanding of how software gets built, how AI is changing the process, and how to work more effectively with the people building it.

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.