YKIA National Conference 2027 - Young Kiwis in AI

NZ's first national conference for young Kiwis in AI. Talks, panels, showcase and networking. Tickets at youngkiwisai.nz/conference

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Young Kiwis in AI (YKIA) is bringing its 350+ member community together for New Zealand's first national conference for young people in AI.

Friday 12 February 2027, 8:30am - 5:00pm, at Novotel Auckland Airport - steps from the international terminal, so it is an easy day trip from anywhere in the country.

A full day of keynotes, talks and panels from people building with AI in New Zealand right now, a young builders showcase, speed networking and plenty of time to meet the room. Speakers include Brodie Dye (ZURU), Georgia Singleton (Trade Me), Dan Fowlie (Airclerk), Hanna Siebdrat (Nayamind), Donncha Hand (Blue Horizon AI) and Amelia Bentley (Deloitte). Full programme: youngkiwisai.nz/conference/programme

Who it is for: students, graduates and young professionals getting into AI, and the industry people who want to meet them.

Tickets (NZD, incl GST): Student $79, Young Professional $149, early-bird until 15 December 2026. Industry $249. Lunch, morning and afternoon tea included. Full refunds until 12 January 2027.

Next YKIA meetups and recaps: https://www.youngkiwisai.nz/events

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