Connecting, supporting and providing a voice for the Artificial Intelligence research community
Established in 2021 as an Incorporated Society the Artificial Intelligence Researchers Association (AIRA) is a not-for-profit representative body established to support the production and dissemination of artificial intelligence research.
The Association will connect, support and provide a voice for the artificial intelligence research community, with all its sub-disciplines, to position Aotearoa New Zealand as a frontrunner internationally in leveraging this transformational technology to benefit society.
At a glance
- All eight Universities
- Crown Research Institutes
- Regional Research Institutes
- Private research organisations
- Researchers based in industry
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Recent activity
2024 AI Researchers Association Conference
Our third Artificial Intelligence Researchers Association conference was hosted by Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland.
Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 April in Auckland.
Whitepaper
The Association has released a whitepaper discussing current AI capabilities in Aotearoa New Zealand and offering recommendations for establishing Aotearoa New Zealand as a research centre of excellence and trust in AI.