Business Canterbury | Westpac Smarts: Making AI Work for Business

Business Canterbury | Westpac Smarts: Making AI Work for Business

Stop treating AI like a toy

By Business Canterbury

Date and time

Location

Westpac The Terrace - Corporate Office & Event Space

81 Cashel Street #Level 4 Christchurch, Canterbury Region 8011 New Zealand

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Forget the gimmicks. AI isn’t a toy, it’s powerful business tool. Join us for a fast-paced, practical session where real Kiwi businesses share how they’ve used AI to solve actual problems, boost productivity, and drive better results.

We’ll be joined by Lee Parkinson, Futurist and Principal Strategist, who’ll unpack what’s coming next, and what that means for your business today. You’ll also hear from a panel of business owners and CTOs who’ve moved beyond the hype and made AI work for them.

This event is brought to you by Westpac, Business Canterbury, and MintHC, working together to support innovation, transformation, and growth in Aotearoa.

You’ll walk away with clear takeaways, practical examples, and a new perspective on what’s possible when you stop treating AI like a side project.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Business owners, CEOs, COOs, CTOs, marketing and operations leads, and anyone looking to use AI to grow, streamline, or future-proof their business.

  • Learn how real Kiwi businesses are using AI to solve pain points, not just write conten
  • Understand the opportunities (and the risks) from someone who’s been watching this space evolve globally
  • Get practical ideas you can apply right away, no buzzwords, no fluff
  • Network with others on the same journey and hear what’s working for them

COST:

Business Canterbury Connect |Thrive | Invest Member - Free

Westpac customers - Free

REGISTERING:

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EVENT MANAGER:

Rebecca Golding | rebeccag@cecc.org.nz

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Frequently asked questions

What is your refund policy?

We are happy to provide a refund if you notify us 7 working days prior to the event. Please refer to our full cancellation policy for more information.

What if I have dietary requirements?

You can let us know if you have any dietary requirements when you select your tickets.

What if I can’t attend - can a colleague attend in my place?

We are happy for you to transfer your ticket to someone from the same organisation at no extra cost. Please ensure you do this at least 1 working day prior to the event.

What is your Cancellation Policy?

Please see your confirmation email or our website for our full cancellation policy.

What if I have questions about this event?

Please email registrations@cecc.org.nz or phone (03) 366 5096 to chat to someone from the events team.

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Sep 18 · 9:30 AM GMT+12