WHERE WE'RE PART OF THE CONVERSATION
AI is one of the defining conversations of our time. Here's where we've been contributing to it across New Zealand.
KEYNOTES & PRESENTATIONS
Mark speaks at conferences, leadership forums, and industry events on AI adoption, AI literacy, and the future of work.
FEBRUARY 2026
'Is AI the productivity fix NZ has been waiting for?'
Presented as part of the forum's 'Big Choices for a Small Nation' theme. An audience of government, academic, and industry leaders exploring the economic choices facing NZ.
2024
Annual Conference Keynote — AI for purpose-driven organisations
Keynote on how AI can help purpose-driven organisations balance impact with efficiency. Generated enough demand for CID to organise follow-up two-part AI workshops.
PODCASTS & INTERVIEWS
EPISODE 23
'Turning AI hype into real change with NZ leadership teams'
Discussed practical approaches to implementing AI within New Zealand organisations, moving beyond hype toward tangible outcomes for leadership teams.
Seeds
'AI, the future of business and A.icehouse'
Discussed the A.icehouse programme, how NZ SMEs are approaching AI, and what practical AI adoption looks like for small and medium businesses.
interest.co.nz
'Flabbergasted that AI hasn't become a political talking point'
Covered AI training and education in NZ, regulation and guardrails, and why a non-partisan government AI strategy is overdue.
CIO Studio
'What AI adoption actually looks like for NZ organisations'
Explored AI adoption in small and medium organisations, particularly in health and social services. Why leadership mindset matters more than tools.
Europa Creative Partners
'Why AI literacy matters'
Covered building a culture of AI literacy within organisations, practical tools and strategies for integrating AI, and the emotional and ethical considerations leaders need to navigate.
Open Source CEO
'Helping companies build AI-first strategies'
An in-depth written interview covering how generative AI has transformed consulting delivery, and why companies need clear CEO statements committing to a people-plus-AI future.
IN THE MEDIA
FEBRUARY 2026
'We're AI-illiterate, and our economic growth is at stake'
Opinion piece arguing the country's AI literacy gap is widening and urgent investment in practical AI skills is needed to protect economic competitiveness.
MARCH 2026
Data centre readiness and NZ's AI skills gap
Quoted extensively across national media on New Zealand's AI readiness in the context of the $3.5B Datagrid data centre. Coverage syndicated to RNZ, Scoop, Otago Daily Times, Waikato Times, and The Post.
MARCH 2026
'Why NZ needs to close the AI skills gap'
Radio interview on RNZ's Midday Report discussing the growing gap between AI capability and AI readiness in New Zealand, and what it means for the economy.
'AI: Why Kiwi SMEs can't afford to fall behind'
Opinion piece on why New Zealand's small and medium businesses need to treat AI as a leadership and culture opportunity, not just a technology decision.
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