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On a drizzly afternoon at AcademyEX, a diverse crowd of edtech founders gathered in-person while others joined online, to explore the rapidly emerging Vietnamese EdTech market. The event, "EdTech Market Deep Dive: Vietnam", presented by EdTechNZ and VietTechNZ, was a rich exploration of the opportunities and challenges inherent in penetrating this dynamic market, fuelled by a youthful, tech-savvy populace.
19 June 2023
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BioTechNZ: “It’s time to reconsider gene modification’s role”
BioTechNZ Executive Director Zahra Champion told Mike Hosking that past anti-GMO conversations caused industry to steer clear of the topic, out of fear of what consumers will say.
14 June 2023
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AI Transforms Flood Management: Enhancing Resilience to the Climate Crisis
Severe weather events, including frequent and devastating flooding, have posed significant challenges for communities around the world. In New Zealand, the recent impact of Cyclone Gabrielle has spurred the search for innovative solutions to manage flood risks. One such solution is the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into flood management systems.
07 June 2023
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AI, sustainability and the environment | AI Forum News
Tēnā tātou katoa It’s been a busy month at AI Forum NZ. Here are some of the exciting things we’ve been working on. Tomorrow, Today Event SeriesOn 27 June in Christchurch, we launch a series of societal level discussions clearly focused on the Forum’s purpose: harnessing the power of AI to enable a prosperous, inclusive … Continue reading "AI, sustainability and the environment | AI Forum News"
31 May 2023
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AgriTechNZ News: recognising agritech’s impact
Last week’s Wellbeing Budget 2023 announcements included a $29.9m commitment to integrating technology into the horticulture sector. The Horticulture Technology Catalyst initiative emerged from the Agritech Industry Transformation Plan.
24 May 2023
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Agritech industry gets $29.9m horticulture injection!
Last week’s Wellbeing Budget 2023 announcements included a $29.9m commitment to integrating technology into the horticulture sector. The Horticulture Technology Catalyst initiative emerged from the Agritech Industry Transformation Plan. Its goal: to grow the size and impact of agritech businesses in and from New Zealand.
24 May 2023
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Agritech gets $29.9million horticulture injection from recent Government budget
The recent New Zealand Government Wellbeing Budget provides much needed support that will drive higher paying jobs and new export revenues in the horticulture sector says AgriTechNZ Chief Executive Brendan O’Connell.
23 May 2023
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Exploring Tomorrow, Today!
More than 300 rangatahi from high schools across Tāmaki Makaurau discovered the exciting world of tech at the Tech23 Tour at the Tomorrow Expo at the Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland. The Year 9-13 students met face-to-face with tech employers including ANZ, AWS, Datacom, Deloitte, Geo AR Games, Microsoft, StaplesVR, Tesla and more. It was an … Continue reading "Exploring Tomorrow, Today!"
22 May 2023
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Digital Trust Hui Taumata: Registrations now open!
Digital Trust Hui Taumata: Registrations now open! We’re leading the digital trust conversation in Aotearoa. The annual Digital Trust Hui Taumata on 1 August, 2023 is the must-attend event for New Zealand’s digital identity and trust ecosystem. This year, new legislation will define the rules for the delivery of digital identity services and we’re uniting … Continue reading "Digital Trust Hui Taumata: Registrations now open!"
05 May 2023
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EdTech in the spotlight
Established in Dunedin in December 2020, by two academics in the fields of human nutrition and computer science, Nutriblocks develops video games for nutrition education.
27 April 2023