Small States, a Powerful Voice Together: Defence, AI and Multipolarity

At this marquee Diplosphere event, learn from and discuss with experts on how to navigate a multipolar world where different blocs are emerging. What can New Zealand learn from other small and medium-sized states, and how can we work together? What strategies can New Zealand adopt to maximise the benefits of technology such as AI for defence and wellbeing, while minimising risks and avoiding "lock-in" to a bloc?

Keynote: Hon Judith Collins KC MP, Minister for Defence, Digitising Government and Science, Innovation and Technology

Chair: Maty Nikkhou-O'Brien, Diplosphere Co-founder & Executive Director

Panel:

• H.E. William Tan, Singapore High Commissioner
• H.E. Lawrence Meredith, European Union Ambassador
• Dan O'Brien, Diplosphere Co-founder, Tech, Startup & Gen AI Trailblazer, ex AWS NZ Venture Capital & Startup Manager
• Samar Alrayyes, Senior Account Executive, Microsoft, NZTech Women Chair

Date and venue: Wednesday, 28 August 2024, 8:45am to 10:30am, In the Banquet Hall, Parliament Buildings, Wellington

Agenda:

• 8:25am- 8:45am - Tea/coffee, mix & mingle
• 8:45am- 9:30am - Minister’s address and Q&A
• 9:30am- 10:30am - Expert panel discussion

Link to the invite.