When AI works for you, it shouldn't work against you. Diego Ramirez will demonstrate practical automations that quietly run your business, and Emma Humphrey will share essential strategies for navigating the real risks of AI, from deepfakes to data leaks. RSVP here Meet your local AI community on the First Monday of November at EPIC...

This talk aims to be relevant and actionable for both software engineers and leaders working with technical teams, exploring the intersection of engineering practice and technical leadership. Some of the topics include managing technical teams as an individual contributor while working reduced hours, encouraging healthy personal responsibility, and focusing on outputs over process. Christian will...

RSVP here Join us for our first casual in-person networking event in Christchurch (with plans for Auckland and Wellington to follow). This is a chance to: Meet other data professionals and early DAMA New Zealand members Hear a short keynote on the vision for DAMA New Zealand Connect over snacks & drinks in a relaxed...

  Ministry of Awesome's Coffee and Jam: Christchurch’s Longest-Running Founder Meetup! Join us for this lunchtime tradition where the Ōtautahi Christchurch startup community comes together to: Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and ecosystem supporters. Learn from founders across every stage of the startup journey. Collaborate on ideas that help startups thrive in Ōtautahi Christchurch. RSVP here Speakers Announced Soon! Event Details: 📅 Date: Thursday...

RSVP here Location: EPIC Innovation, 100 Manchester St, Christchurch CBD The meetup will also be streamed online: Don't forget to check us out at: Website: https://chch.gamedev.co.nz Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chchgamedev.bsky.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/christchurch-game-developers-new-zealand/ Discord: https://discord.gg/68YqqFZ If you enjoy our meetups, consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CHCHGameDev *** MC - Keegan Gibson Keegan has been in game development for nearly 15 years, specializing...

RSVP here As language models achieve startling performance in complex fields like virology, this question becomes critically important. Join Ruben Castaing from the University of Canterbury for a vital discussion on the intersection of AI and biosecurity. He will introduce techniques to precisely identify and remove dangerous biological weapons knowledge from within Large Language Models. While addressing...

  📍 EPIC Centre 🗓 RSVP here 12 Nov · 5:00–7:00pm (mingle 5:00–5:30, session 5:30–7:00) 💻 Bring a fully charged laptop or device so you can follow along. Avocado AI has teamed up with Blake from Harkness AI to run our own free monthly event here in Christchurch after successfully delivering educational sessions at a...

When Algorithms Sit at the Table: The Board's New Challenge A Networking and Discussion Event Now that artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, directors need to govern people, processes, and algorithms. This interactive discussion with AI expert Caelan Huntress will equip Christchurch board members with strategic insight to oversee AI initiatives responsibly and effectively. We’ll examine...

Journey in Data - Speaker Panel Tue, 25 Nov, 5:30pm - 7pm NZDT EPIC Innovation Christchurch, New Zealand Event description We are excited to welcome our first speaker panel to share their experience in the data world! Come join us for an evening of shared learnings and kōrero of what's it like to be a...

Christchurch Business Analysis and Beyond meetup Hosted by Vaughan L. Details And we are back for our final event of the year - our annual BA Quiz Night!! Come along for something a bit more social - we will put you in groups and pit your knowledge across all things 'BA'. Last year's quiz categories included...

About this event In collaboration with Aerospace New Zealand, join Hardware Meetup NZ on 27th November 2025 for a relaxed evening at EPIC Innovation in Christchurch, where we will showcase several companies leading the way in Aerospace. Aerospace New Zealand is an industry body that promotes the interests of our nation. They encompass broad aspects...