The AI Assembly

Lunch and Learn - Google AI in Workspace
2025-09-19 12:00 - 12:45 (Pacific/Auckland)
Discover how to unlock the full potential of your Google Workspace subscription with Gemini, your new AI assistant. In this 45 min lunch and learn workshop, we’ll demonstrate how to eliminate the tedious process of copying and pasting by seamlessly integrating Gemini directly into the tools you use every day—like Docs and Gmail.
You’ll learn to harness its power as a sophisticated assistant, effortlessly summarising complex documents and email threads, crafting professional communications, and generating compelling content. We’ll show you how Gemini understands the context of your data, all while keeping your business information secure and private within your organisation. Get ready to transform your workflow and boost your productivity with these game-changing, built-in AI capabilities.
Enable yourself to get your time back and leverage your existing workspace subscriptions!

Aotearoa AI Summit
2025-09-18 08:00 - 17:00
Proudly brought to you by our friends The AI Forum NZ
If you are a business or leader in the world of AI this event is for you!
The Aotearoa AI Summit 2025 is New Zealand’s essential AI event, uniting industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and innovators to explore cutting-edge advancements and real-world applications of AI.
This one-day summit features keynotes, panels, and workshops on AI ethics, innovation, business, and emerging tech. Discover how AI is transforming sectors like healthcare, finance, agriculture, and government.
With a strong focus on collaboration and knowledge-sharing, the summit offers exceptional networking opportunities for AI professionals, startups, investors, and decision-makers.
The Aotearoa AI Summit is brought to you by AI Forum NZ and NZTech and it’s a must-attend event for New Zealand’s artificial intelligence ecosystem.
Find out more and sign up here:
Aotearoa AI Summit 2025

HerAIStory Assembler Member Meetup - Online
2025-09-16 19:00 - 20:00
Our monthly HerAIStory Online Meetups are an exclusive benefit for our paid Assemblers. Join us for a lively virtual gathering where we bring in a featured expert from our community to share their personal AI journey and real-world insights on a specific topic.
This is your chance to engage in a down-to-earth discussion, ask your questions directly, and connect with other women on their AI journey in a supportive and collaborative setting.
Purpose: To provide a safe and collaborative space for women to connect, share their AI journeys, and learn from each other.
Format: Welcome & Connection, Member Spotlight, Breakout Room Discussions (Users Groups), Wrap-Up & Upcoming.

Book your spot for the upcoming date here, choose the month you are booking for and book your spot.
You can book in advance for the sessions to save the dates in your calendar for up to 3 months.

Auckland Chamber of Commerce BA5 - AI Security Assurance
2025-09-10 17:00 - 19:00
Join us this month for our Ba5 series, doing what we do best – bringing our members together to connect with one another

We’re excited to invite you to our next Business After 5 (BA5) event — an evening of networking and conversation. It’s a great chance to catch up with other Chamber members, swap ideas, and make new contacts in a laid-back setting.
This month, we’re hosted by Bastion Security – a trusted New Zealand security company specializing in tailored protection solutions for businesses, events, and communities. With a strong focus on safety, professionalism, and reliability, Bastion Security offers a full range of services including on-site guards, mobile patrols, event security, and advanced monitoring systems. Backed by a skilled and highly trained team, they work closely with clients to deliver customised security strategies that meet their unique needs. Committed to protecting people, property, and peace of mind, Bastion Security is proud to serve communities across New Zealand with integrity and expertise.
Business spotlight
Four businesses will have two minutes each to share their story with the audience. When you pick up your name tag, our team will ask if you’d like the opportunity to participate. If selected, this is a valuable chance to spark interest and showcase what you do.
Book your ticket to save your spot 👉 https://aucklandchamber.co.nz/event/ba5-september-2025/

Lunch and Learn - Craft your AI Policy
2025-08-18 12:00 - 12:45 | Google Meet, New Zealand
How to craft your AI Policy: A Lunch and Learn with The AI Assembly & HerAIstory
Date: 18th August Time: 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Want to know more about AI and how to use it responsibly in your organisation? Join us for a special 45-minute “Lunch and Learn” session where we’ll show you how to leverage your existing chat interface (like Gemini, Co-Pilot, or ChatGPT) to craft a comprehensive AI policy for your business.
This is a practical, hands-on session designed to help you safeguard yourself and your business. We’ll show you how to use different frameworks to ensure your AI policy aligns with regulatory requirements. You’ll leave with a solid foundation for responsible AI usage, ready to be customised for your specific needs.
Who should attend? This session is perfect for anyone using or planning to use AI tools in a professional context, and is suitable for users of Gemini, Co-Pilot, or ChatGPT.
Tickets: $50
Don’t miss this opportunity to take control of your AI strategy!
Register now at: www.theaiassembly.com/events webinar will be run via Google Meet.

HerAIStory Launch Event: AI Unveiled
2025-07-30 18:15 - 20:00
Ready to cut through the hype and discover how AI can actually transform your world?
Join The AI Assembly™ for the inaugural HerAIStory event – an engaging and connected gathering celebrating Kiwi women who are demystifying Artificial Intelligence and bravely sharing their real-world journeys. Forget the jargon; this is about truly understanding the “how” and the “why” behind the AI impacting our businesses, studies, and daily lives.
This inspiring evening isn’t just for AI experts; it’s for curious businesswomen, visionary entrepreneurs, dedicated professionals, academics seeking ground-breaking insights, and students (whether graduating soon or shaping their future studies) asking: “How can AI genuinely help me, and what’s truly going on behind the scenes?” Come connect, learn, and gain actionable insights directly from women making AI work across Aotearoa.

What’s Happening:
Panel Powerhouse: AI in Action – From Solo Ops to Enterprise Scale Dive into a dynamic discussion exploring what’s happening in the world of each of the featured women in AI. Moderated by our Founder Karrina Mountfort, our panel of incredible speakers will share their diverse experiences, showing how they’re bringing their backgrounds and intersecting with AI in fascinating ways. Expect engaging, lively chats that offer real-world insights, not just slides!
Our speakers include:

Sophie van Duiven (Google)
Joy Guo (Duncan Cotterill)
Annie Johnson (Humaneer AI)
Dr. Kara Kennedy (The AI Literacy Institute)
Dr Sarah Mitchell (Anadyne IQ)

We’ll spark conversations on practical AI use cases, privacy and intellectual property considerations, and real-world examples of how AI can genuinely revolutionise your day – whether you’re a one-person band or part of a large organisation.
Mindful AI: Reconnect & Recharge Take a vital 10 minute pause for our refreshing Wellness Segment. Learn simple, practical mindfulness techniques designed to reduce overwhelm in your fast-paced life, whether it’s from study, business, work, or daily demands. Hosted by Meena Satishkumar (Founder of Tech Beyond Gender and Solution Architect at BNZ). Discover the profound importance of taking breaks and how just a few minutes each day can help reduce anxiety and prevent burnout in our overwhelming digital world.
Story Circles: Connect & Share Your Journey Engage in smaller, intimate groups to openly share experiences, ask burning questions, and learn from each other’s AI wins and challenges – these are the real stories behind the numbers! This is all about shared collaborative learning, where every voice contributes to a richer understanding.
Connect & Collaborate: Forge Powerful Bonds Enjoy dedicated time to network with inspiring, like-minded women who are actively exploring or passionately using AI. This is your chance to forge invaluable connections that can last a lifetime.
Spotlight Showcase: Innovate & Discover Explore unique products and services from innovative women-led businesses in our community. Discover what’s new and how you can collaborate with pioneering ventures.
Who Is This For?
This event is for every woman at any stage of her AI journey. Whether you’re a seasoned AI professional, a businesswoman exploring AI for the first time, an academic wanting to bridge industry insights with research, a student figuring out your future path or navigating AI tools in your job, or simply curious about what AI means for you – you absolutely belong here!
The Details:

Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Time: 6:15 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Webbased AI Office – 4/125 St Georges Bay Road, Parnell, Auckland
Format: In-person connection (Limited spots available!)
Investment: $30 (Total value $50 – Launch subsidised by $20 thanks to our founding partner, Webbased AI until sold out or June the 30th then will be $50.)

Limited tickets are available for this exclusive women-only event, so don’t miss out! This is your ultimate chance to be part of a vibrant conversation, gain truly impactful insights, and connect with the incredible women shaping AI’s story in NZ.
