Featured Speakers
AI is reshaping how organisations hire, develop and retain talent. For HR, L&D and people leaders, the question is no longer why AI matters, but how to implement it in a way that improves productivity, capability and workforce performance.
The AI at Work Summit for HR and L&D Leaders brings together senior people leaders, workforce transformation experts and New Zealand organisations to explore how AI is being applied across recruitment, learning, performance, workforce planning and employee experience.
Designed for leaders responsible for people, capability and organisational outcomes, the summit delivers practical case studies, strategic insight and implementation frameworks to help turn AI from a concept into measurable workforce value.
For organisations looking to improve efficiency, reduce manual workload and build future-ready teams, this is a timely forum for practical learning, peer insight and confident decision-making.
Advisory Panel
Our program is developed in close collaboration with our advisory board, who are actively involved in shaping the agenda, identifying key topics and speakers, and ensuring the content reflects real-time challenges faced by the sector.
Past Event Series Sponsors
Who Should Attend?
“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
Inside the AI at Work Summit Aotearoa
Hear from leading HR, people, and transformation experts as they unpack the strategies, technologies, and innovations reshaping the future of work. Discover practical insights, real-world case studies, and actionable frameworks that show how AI is driving productivity, capability, and workforce performance.
Venue
Aotea Centre
21 October 2026
Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland
Address: 50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland 1010
Location
The Aotea – Te Pokapū | Aotea Centre at 50 Mayoral Drive is a 15-minute walk or a short bus ride from Britomart Transport Centre. Located in the Aotea Arts Quarter in Auckland’s City Centre, it is a 30-minute drive from the Auckland Airport.
Getting There and Parking
Plan your public transport journey here, and allow extra travel time for traffic delays due to the City Rail Link project. The closest car park to Aotea Centre is The Civic Car Park, where step-free mobility access to Aotea Centre’s Level 1 is available. Check on City Centre car park availability using the AT real-time parking app.
Accommodation
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