Making sense of what's next

Every quarter, academyEX founder and Chair Frances Valintine steps back from the week-to-week noise around artificial intelligence, business and emerging technology to help New Zealand leaders make sense of where things are heading.

Each briefing pulls together the developments Frances believes matter most, from the global AI race and shifting economic forces to demographic change, healthcare, education and the future of work. It's a fast-moving, wide-ranging session designed to give leaders the context they need to make better decisions, not just more information.

The briefing has become a fixture for New Zealand professionals who want to understand the bigger picture: what's happening globally, why it matters here and how to prepare.

What to expect

Every briefing is different because every quarter is different. Frances draws on her global network, current research and decades of experience at the intersection of education and technology to cover:

The forces reshaping business, technology and work worldwide
What global shifts mean for New Zealand organisations and leaders
Practical implications: where to focus, what to watch and how to respond
Demonstrations of new tools and capabilities as they emerge

The session runs quarterly and is followed by a small-group masterclass for leaders who want to go deeper on the themes and what they mean for their organisation.

Who it's for

The briefing is designed for business leaders, board members, senior managers and professionals across New Zealand who need to stay ahead of rapid change. No technical background required, just curiosity and a willingness to think about what's coming.

Quarterly Business Technology Briefing