CELEBRATING TARANAKI – at the top of Aotearoa’s AI for Environment capabilities in the field

Join us for this in person event where we celebrate Taranaki being at the top of Aotearoa’s AI for Environment capabilities in the field.

We will be discussing how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is supporting the region’s strategy and long-term vision for a resilient, high-value, and low-emissions future as articulated by Tapaue Roa and Taranaki 2050 – the guiding strategic documents for the region, co-created with the people of Taranaki.

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday 18 October
Time: 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Location: Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Center/Cinema & Todd Energy Foyer
42 Queen Street, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand
Event Type: Physical
Cost: Free

Agenda:

5:30 gather (drinks / canapes)
6:00 – 7:00 welcome and panel discussion
7:00- 8pm networking (drinks / canapes)

Speakers

Victor Anton - CEO - Wildlife.ai

Wildlife biologist using data science tools to better understand complex environmental and social issues. Skilled in data science, statistical modelling, urban ecology, and citizen science.

Albert Bifet - Te Ipu o te Mahara AI Institute -University of Waikato

Albert is a Professor of AI, Director of the Te Ipu o te Mahara AI Institute at the University of Waikato and Co-chair of the Artificial Intelligence Researchers Association (AIRA). His research focuses on Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Science, and Machine Learning for Data Streams.