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What happens when you stop waiting for the system to catch up—and build a new one instead?Cathy Hardinge joined the Master of Technological Futures with no business, no clear roadmap, and just four days&#039; notice. Today, she leads a national movement tackling two of Aotearoa’s biggest challenges: the senior digital divide and ageism.Through her organisation, Digital Seniors, Cathy has created a volunteer-powered model that provides free, one-on-one digital support to thousands of older New Zealanders. And she&#039;s doing more than bridging gaps—she’s flipping the script on how we think about ageing, inclusion, and leadership itself.Join us for this powerful conversation with a founder who’s proving that leadership doesn’t require a corner office. It requires courage, community, and the conviction to lead from wherever you stand.

Cathy Hardinge is EXceptional!

What to expect: <ul><li>A real-world look at launching a social movement during a master’s programme</li><li>How systems thinking helped Cathy reframe digital equity and ageing</li><li>Honest insights on risk-taking, leadership identity, and learning while building</li><li>Practical encouragement for anyone sitting on an idea that matters</li></ul>This session is for: <ul><li> Changemakers exploring postgraduate study</li><li>Leaders working at the edge of social impact and innovation</li><li>Anyone curious about building bold, people-first initiatives from the ground up</li></ul>