Join AMA & Kōwhai AI for an interactive & informative event focused on AI in Manufacturing where we will highlight both the current advancements and future potential of AI technologies! This event is designed for manufacturing business leaders, and anyone interested in the transformative power of AI for manufacturing.

 

Date:                  Thursday 25^th July 2024

Time:                 4pm – 7pm

Venue:               Kōwhai AI, 15 Bath Street, Parnell, Auckland

 

Keynote Speaker: Gavin Sharkey – Managing Director, Kōwhai AI 

 

Gavin has over two decades of experience in digital technology, including a decade in executive leadership roles.  Gavin’s most recent role saw him take the lead for AI and Automation for the APAC Region for the beverage giant Suntory.  Prior to that he held many senior technology roles such as Head of Technology at Suntory and Chief Technology Officer at Spark Digital ITS.

Gavin’s presentation will: 

• showcase case studies of the application of AI and IOT in transforming manufacturing into smart interconnected systems and the efficiency gains achieved.
• creating a culture of innovation to allow for AI experimentation
• how to shape a responsible AI framework
• how to upskill your teams

 

Our next two presenters will cover:

Cybersecurity in AI-Enabled Manufacturing with Dermot Conlon from Plural

Cyber security is arguably the biggest risk area for any business in New Zealand today, and it can be incredibly complex to manage. 

Dermot is a determined leader in the New Zealand cyber security industry and is committed to developing talent and helping organisations to reduce their cyber security risk exposure.

Prior to establishing Plural, Dermot joined Kordia Group in 2021 following the acquisition of managed security business SecOps NZ (one of New Zealand’s leading and most trusted Cyber Security Operations Service providers), which he co-founded in 2016.

 

Dermot’s presentation will address: 

• Cybersecurity challenges and solutions in AI-powered manufacturing environments.
• Protecting your data from ending up in 3^rd Party LLM
• Best practices and preventive measures.

 

Data-Driven Manufacturing with Matt Treadwell from Databrick

 

Matt's presentation will focus on: 

• Importance of data collection and analysis in driving AI initiatives.
• Data analytics tools and strategies for effective data utilization.

 

 

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and network with peers in the AI and manufacturing sectors.

There will be plenty of time for networking over drinks and canapes.

 

Special thanks to Kowhai AI for supporting this event

 

Register Now: RSVP to Catherine Lye CEO, AMA info@amanz.nz

   There is no charge for AMA members

   (It is free to join AMA)