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SUMMARY:AI Assemblers Speaker Series Online - Libby Lavrova
DESCRIPTION:Online Speaker Series\nWe are thrilled to announce a special event in the AI Assembler Pro Speaker Series\, where we are dedicated to cultivating innovative thinkers within our community. Our mission is to move beyond passive use of technology by showcasing pioneering experts and the creative applications of their work. Join us to be inspired by diverse career paths\, groundbreaking projects\, and the personal journeys of those actively forging the way in AI. \nAs an exclusive benefit\, all of our valued AI Assemblers have automatic access to our distinguished guest speakers. \nLimited Guest Spots Available: We offer only a few highly sought-after spots for guests interested in experiencing the value of joining the AI Assembler community. Register your interest promptly\, and we will notify you if you are successful in securing a place. \nThis is an online event\, so you can join us from the comfort of your home\, office\, or anywhere you have an internet connection\, connecting our community throughout New Zealand (Kiwis 🇳🇿) and across the globe. \nFeatured Speaker: Libby Lavrova\nBeyond the Chatbot: Engineering Autonomous Agent Workflows with IBM watsonx \nWe are delighted to welcome Libby Lavrova\, AI Technical Specialist at IBM New Zealand\, as our featured speaker. \nLibby is a highly decorated professional within the New Zealand technology sector. Her technical excellence and impact have been widely recognised\, most recently as a Finalist and Highly Commended recipient for the Technical Award at the 2025 Women in ICT Awards (WIICTA). This accolade celebrates her deep engineering expertise and her ability to provide exceptional business value through specialised technical and pre-sales roles. \n\nWhat is an Agent? Moving from Conversation to Action\nWhile we are all familiar with AI “chat” interfaces that answer questions\, the next frontier is the AI Agent. An agent is a more advanced type of AI that doesn’t just talk—it acts. Think of it as a goal-oriented system designed to complete a task from start to finish. While a standard chatbot is reactive\, an agent is proactive and capable of working across different software systems to get a job done. \nKey Technical Insights Libby Will Share:\n\nAgent Architecture: How agents use tools and memory to move beyond simple chat responses and perform real-world tasks.\nEngineering Trust: Implementing robust AI governance so your agents remain reliable and secure in an enterprise environment.\nReal-World Orchestration: A look at how IBM’s latest innovations are being used by New Zealand organisations to scale their automation.\nPractical Innovation: Lessons from Libby’s journey\, from winning national app competitions to architecting AI strategies for global partners.\n\nAbout Libby Lavrova\nWith over eight years of experience at IBM\, Libby has built a reputation for co-creating intelligent experiences that sit at the centre of business transformation. Her journey includes four years as a Cognitive Engineer in the telecommunications industry\, where she led teams in designing and deploying sophisticated virtual assistant platforms across New Zealand and Australia. \nBeyond her technical remit\, Libby is a prominent advocate for diversity and talent development. She serves as the Co-Chair of Women@IBM and was recently featured in the “Talent with a Purpose” series by IBM A/NZ. Her unique perspective combines rigorous technical training in computing systems with a passion for helping Kiwi organisations navigate the complexities of generative AI and data modelling. \nTake the Next Step: Secure Your Place\nFor AI Assembler Pro Members: If you are an AI Assembler Pro\, you are already part of our community of innovative thinkers! Please check your calendar — we should have already added you\, but you can fill in the form below if you don’t see it there! \nFor Launchpad Community Members (Free): We have reserved a limited number of guest spots for our valued Launchpad community members who are keen to experience our exclusive speaker sessions. To register your interest in attending\, please fill in the form below\, and our team will be in touch if a spare spot is available for you! \n\n                    AI Assembler Speaker Event Registration Form - 03.02 Libby LabrovaFirst NameLast NameEmailPhoneCompany nameLinkedin ProfileMember status- Select -Yes I am already signed upI am keen to invest in my AI journey 🚀 SIgn me upI am seriously considering it! I will check our LaunchPad and decide 🤝Can you send me more info? Costs etc? ℹ️Not right now 🤔 But I am keen to attend the speaker session - if there is room?Questions for speaker (if any)Book my spot 🚀
URL:https://theaiassembly.com/event/ai-assemblers-speaker-series-online-libby-lavrova/
LOCATION:Google Meet\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AI Events,HerAIStory,Real-World AI,The AI Assembly Community
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SUMMARY:Real-World AI™ Live Labs Online in 15 - MCP and your AI
DESCRIPTION:Real-World AI™ Live Labs are where our mission becomes action. Through these sessions\, we’re helping people move through our AI The Right Way™ Framework — from learning and awareness to confident\, responsible use. \nThese labs feed into our high-impact In-Person and Global Online Events where the community joins together on our Real-World platform to ensure equitable access. Together\, we: \n\nExplore how to apply AI safely and ethically in everyday work.\nCollaborate on solving real-world problems using our PRE → LIVE → POST process.\nSolve everything from the simplest time-intensive tasks through to changing the way you work by being AI-driven.\n\nThe AI landscape can be overwhelming\, cluttered with noise and just not know where to start. We all know we can watch LinkedIn or YouTube\, but The AI Assembly® is here to move you beyond the feed. We curate the best responsible practitioners from throughout the world to chat with you and showcase the specific things you need to know. \nOur mission is to meet you wherever you are in your career journey—whether you are studying for a degree\, leading a business\, or wanting to empower yourself in your current job. We ensure you aren’t left behind by the terminology or the technology. \nMCP and your AI – Online Live Lab with Blake Harkness:\nDate: Monday\, 9th February | 10:00 am – 10:25 am (NZDT)\nExpert: Blake Harkness (Harkness AI)\nModerator: Karrina Mountfort \nThe Industry Briefing: Karrina interviews Blake on industry shifts and the concepts you need to know to lead AI conversations responsibly. \nThe Technical Showcase: A live demonstration of MCP (Model Context Protocol). See how to safely connect AI to your specific data while maintaining strict privacy standards. \nSession structure: 25 minutes to enable & empower\n10:00 am – 10:05 am | The industry briefing Karrina Mountfort will interview Blake Harkness on the shifts she is seeing play out across the industry. This segment is designed to teach you the high-level concepts you really need to know to confidently participate in professional AI discussions. \n10:05 am – 10:20 am | The online live lab A 15-minute showcase of the technology in action. Blake will demonstrate how to safely connect AI to local data\, moving from a generic chat to a functional\, creation-oriented system. \n10:20 am – 10:25 am | Rapid Q&A Direct access to Blake and Karrina to clear up hurdles and prepare you for the next level of collaborative problem-solving. \nFeatured expert: Blake Harkness\nWe are thrilled to be joined by Blake Harkness\, a recognised Rising Star within the AI Forum and the New Zealand tech community. Blake is at the forefront of the new wave of AI thinkers\, known for his ability to bridge the gap between complex technical shifts and real-world application. \nAs the founder of Harkness AI\, he focuses on how we can use emerging standards—like the Model Context Protocol (MCP)—to move beyond generic tools and into professional\, context-aware systems. His presence in this lab ensures we are learning from someone who is actively shaping the conversation around the next generation of AI integration. \nReal-World AI™ Live Labs: online to global action\nReal-World AI™ Live Labs are where our mission becomes action. Through these sessions\, we’re helping people move through our AI The Right Way™ Framework — from learning and awareness to confident\, responsible use. \nThese labs feed into our high-impact In-Person and Global Online Events where the community joins together on our Real-World platform to ensure equitable access. Together\, we: \n\nExplore how to apply AI safely and ethically in everyday work.\nCollaborate on solving real-world problems using our PRE → LIVE → POST process.\nSolve everything from the simplest time-intensive tasks through to changing the way you work by being AI-driven.\n\nBuilding an AI-literate Aotearoa\nTech democratised AI for citizens—now we’re democratising education to match. We are building a national movement to make Aotearoa New Zealand an AI-literate nation—where every person has the knowledge\, confidence\, and opportunity to thrive. \nMoving the Dial on Responsible AI Use Real-World AI™ Live Labs are where our mission becomes action. Each event moves people through the stages of our national education framework: \n\nTangata (People-centredness): Innovation grounded in humanity.\nWhanaungatanga (Connection): Learning together across diverse communities.\nWhakamana (Empowerment): Building the skills to move from curiosity to capability.\n\nJoin our movement\nTake the Next Step: Secure Your Place\nFor AI Assembler Pro Members: If you are an AI Assembler Pro\, you are already part of our community of innovative thinkers! Please check your calendar — we should have already added you\, but you can fill in the form below if you don’t see it there! Gain a starter credit for the our Real-World AI™ Tooling Fundamentals Certification. \nFor Launchpad Community Members (Free): We have reserved a limited number of guest spots for our valued Launchpad community members who are keen to experience our exclusive speaker sessions. To register your interest in attending\, please fill in the form below\, and our team will be in touch if a spare spot is available for you! \n\n                    Real-World AI™ Online Live Labs - MCP and your AI with Blake HarknessFirst NameLast NameEmailPhoneCompany nameLinkedin ProfileMember status- Select -I am a paying AI Assembler member ⭐️🗓️ (Check your calendar as the link might already be there)I have signed up to the free LaunchPad 🚀🗓️  I am keen to attend the speaker session - if there is room?Can you send me more info? Costs etc? ℹ️Not right now 🤔 But I am keen to attend the speaker session - if there is room?Questions for speaker (if any)Book my spot 🚀
URL:https://theaiassembly.com/event/real-world-ai-online-live-labs-mcp-and-your-ai/
LOCATION:Google Meet\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AI Events,HerAIStory,Real-World AI,The AI Assembly Community
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SUMMARY:HerAIStory Assembler Member Meetup - Online
DESCRIPTION:💎 Exclusive to HerAIStory AI Assembler Pros and invited guests\n📍 Online via Google Meet \nJoin us each month for the HerAIStory Online Meetup — a dedicated space for connection\, conversation\, and shared learning within our AI Assembler Pro community. \nEach session brings together women from diverse industries to explore how AI is showing up in real work\, real communities\, and real life. \n  \n💎 What to Expect\nEach meetup includes: \n\nA recap of what’s happening across The AI Assembly™ and HerAIStory™\nMember-shared insights from different industries and real-world AI use\nA practical snapshot of what’s unfolding in AI across business\, community\, and industry\n\nThis is a relaxed\, down-to-earth conversation where you’re encouraged to: \n\nAsk your questions openly\nShare what you’re experimenting with or curious about\nConnect with other women at different stages of their AI journey\n\nWhether you’re just getting started or already integrating AI into your work\, you’ll find a supportive\, collaborative environment designed to help you learn\, reflect\, and grow together. \n💎 Purpose\nTo provide a safe\, collaborative space for women to connect\, share their AI journeys\, and learn from one another. \n💎 Session Format\n\nWelcome & Connection\nAI Assembly & HerAIStory Recap\nUpcoming Events & Opportunities\nWhat’s Happening in AI(Across Business\, Community & Industry)\nCommunity AI Discussion\nWrap-Up & What’s Coming Next
URL:https://theaiassembly.com/event/heraistory-assembler-member-meetup-online-feb/
LOCATION:Google Meet\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AI Events,HerAIStory,The AI Assembly Community
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