May 4, 2023 — Generative AI: Opportunities and Impact
Hosted at Callaghan Innovation in Auckland, this event marked a key moment for New Zealand’s AI community, bringing together legal, health, enterprise, and tech leaders for a high-impact discussion on the implications of generative AI.
The evening featured a strong mix of government perspectives, industry insights, and panel reflections on responsible AI development. It also celebrated the official New Zealand launch of the Global Responsible AI Initiative, powered by ACM and AI4Diversity.

Venue: Callaghan Innovation, Auckland, New Zealand
Welcomes & Opening Remarks:
- Megan Tapsell (Chair, AI Forum NZ; GM, ANZ Bank)
- Hon. Judith Collins
- Vicki Hanson (CEO, ACM)
- Steve Nouri (Founder, AI4Diversity)
Panel: Generative AI and Responsible AI
- Louise Taylor (Special Counsel, Russell McVeagh)
- Carole Barnay (Principal Advisor, Information Privacy & Governance, Te Whatu Ora)
- Matt Ensor (CEO, Frankly AI; Chair: Large Language Models)
- Dr. Habib Bulawala (AI and Data Lead, Spark)
- Ming Cheuk (Co-Founder, ElementX)
Micro Keynote: Chris Hayward (Oracle NZ)
MC: Madeline Newman (Executive Director, AI Forum New Zealand)

Launch: Global Responsible AI Initiative – New Zealand
Partner: Oracle Database (Launch Partner)