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
Webinar
Join us for an enlightening panel discussion featuring leading researchers who are harnessing cutting-edge algorithms to interpret bee buzzing patterns as indicators of hive stress, disease vulnerability, and overall well-being.
Find out more and register here.
Mid year workshop
The AI Research Nexus 2025 is an inaugural mid year gathering providing another opportunity for members to come together for in-depth and timely discussion of emerging insights in artificial intelligence.
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.
Past webinars
An opportunity to connect, highlight research topics, and share insights from across the AI research ecosystem including international and local collaborations.
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
