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​Accelerating AI-Powered HR Transformation to

Drive Productivity & Workforce Impact

21 October 2026
Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland

AIW 1026 NZ

Where HR & L&D Leaders Drive the Future of Work with AI

In 2026, the "why" of AI is settled, but the "how" remains the ultimate commercial hurdle. Following a sold-out launch in Sydney, the AI @ Work Summit scales its proven roadmap to Auckland to bridge the Great Implementation Gap.  

 

While the majority of New Zealand businesses have deployed AI, systemic integration remains the challenge. Leaders are currently caught between an executive mandate for productivity and a significant “Confidence Gap” between employer optimism and workforce trust at the frontline. 

 

This is New Zealand’s only event designed for HR and L&D leaders who are ready to invest, implement, and scale practical AI solutions that deliver measurable productivity gains, rapid reskilling, and cultural transformation.  

Unlike other HR tech events, we connect you with decision-makers actively scoping: 

  • Autonomous Operations & Workflow Automation: Tools designed to drive immediate productivity gains and operational cost-savings. 

  • Strategic Lifecycle Tech: AI-driven solutions for talent acquisition, recruitment, and internal mobility. 

  • Intelligent L&D & Reskilling Platforms: Personalised learning at scale to close capability gaps and build AI fluency. 

  • Data-Driven Engagement & Analytics: Advanced tools for real-time employee experience, performance feedback, and workforce planning. 

  • Agentic AI & Secure Governance: Enterprise-grade, culturally compliant integrations and change management frameworks. 

2026 Sponsors

Past Event Series Sponsors

Past Event Series Speakers Included

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Why Sponsor? 

The AI @ Work Summit puts your solution in front of HR and L&D leaders driving AI adoption to boost productivity, accelerate upskilling, and transform their workforce. 

 

Sponsoring this event positions your brand with decision-makers seeking practical, scalable ways to implement AI across HR, learning, talent, and workforce strategy. It’s your direct opportunity to generate qualified leads, showcase your expertise, and build high-value partnerships with New Zealand’s leading employers. 

Who Should Sponsor?

This summit is ideal for vendors, software providers, and consultancies looking to engage with HR and L&D executives leading the adoption of AI in the workplace:

Who Will You Meet

Engage directly with HR and L&D decision-makers driving AI adoption and workforce innovation across the employee lifecycle, including:

Past Event Series Audience Profile:

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Past Event Series Attendee Organisations Include...

  • AA Insurance

  • Abletech

  • Accor

  • Aecom

  • AECOM New Zealand

  • AIA New Zealand

  • Air New Zealand

  • Airways NZ

  • AJ Hackett Bungy

  • Allpress Espresso

  • Altus New Zealand 

  • Animates

  • Anthony Harper

  • ANZ

  • Apex

  • Apex Advice

  • APL Window Solutions Limited

  • Auckland UniServices

  • Auckland University of Technology

  • Auckland War Memorial Museum

  • Aurora Energy

  • Australia and New Zealand Banking Group

  • AUT

  • Avanti Finance

  • Ballance Agri Nutrients

  • Bank of New Zealand

  • Barfoot and Thompson Limited

  • Bay of Plenty Regional Council

  • Beca 

  • Big Chill Distribution

  • BNZ

  • Booths Transport 

  • Daifuku BCS

  • DairyNZ

  • Datacom

  • Datacom Group

  • Delegat Limited

  • Deloitte New Zealand

  • Delta Utility Services

  • Department of Conservation

  • DOC

  • Douglas Pharmaceuticals 

  • Eastpack

  • Electoral Commission

  • Electra Limited

  • Emerge Aotearoa

  • EQ Consultants

  • EverCommerce

  • Evoke-hR

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“Fantastic content, relevant for senior levels of HR both from the perspective of those new to role but equally those who have been in senior roles for a period of time. Speakers were inspiring, and interesting. The content was relevant to current events, market and economy, trends and challenging the way we do things. Loved it, and I've come back to the office with so many ideas to add value to our organisation”  General Manager People and Culture, Avanti Finance Limited

Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the forum? 

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