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SUMMARY:AI and New Zealand’s next move: From your family to the world stage
DESCRIPTION:A TechWeek Queenstown panel discussion hosted by the University of Otago\nWhat does AI actually mean for New Zealand — for our businesses\, our families\, and our place on the world stage?\nJoin the University of Otago for a public panel discussion bringing together three global perspectives on AI’s real impact\, moderated by Professor James Maclaurin\, Deputy Vice-Chancellor.\nPanellists:\n• Misti McBeath – Managing Director (New Zealand)\, Palo Alto Networks\nLeads Palo Alto Networks’ New Zealand operations and specialises in AI-driven cybersecurity solutions including Precision AI and automated security platforms designed to detect and respond to cyber threats at scale.\n• Koren O’Brien – Technology Specialist and AI Advocate\, Amazon Web Services\nWorks with organisations across New Zealand to integrate AI and machine learning into business operations through cloud infrastructure while advocating for responsible and inclusive AI adoption.\n• Dr Abtin Maghsoodi – Associate Director and Lead Da...
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza\, 93 Beach Street\, Queenstown 9300\, New Zealand\, Queenstown\, Otago
URL:https://events.otago.ac.nz/ai-next-move-2026/registration
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