Whitepapers, discussion papers, submissions, events, opportunities to share and collaborate, and other initiatives providing a voice for artificial intelligence research
Latest whitepaper
It remains important to invest in AI imbued with characteristics and values important for Aotearoa New Zealand such as sustainability, fairness, equality, data sovereignty, Te Tiriti obligations, multiculturalism, intergenerational thinking, people and whānau first, and holistic thinking. As such a key message of our whitepaper continues to be that it is crucial to build and invest in an AI ecosystem where industry and research organisations can collaborate more effectively for the benefit of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Upcoming events
Annual conference
Our annual conference is intended to be the usual meeting point of the artificial intelligence research community with the main goal of the event being to foster discussion around the latest advances in artificial intelligence.
The 4th annual Artificial Intelligence Researchers Association Conference will be hosted by Te Whiri Kawe | Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Te Herenga Waka | Victoria University of Wellington.
For more information visit the website
Past events
An opportunity to connect, highlight research topics, and share insights from across the AI research ecosystem including international and local collaborations.
Mid year workshop
Our inaugural mid year gathering provided another opportunity for members to come together for in-depth and timely discussion of emerging insights in artificial intelligence.
Recordings will be available soon.
For more information visit the website.
Whitepapers, submissions and discussion papers
2021 whitepaper
The Association 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.
Past conferences
