From Research to Impact Workshop

DATE:
17 Nov 2026
LOCATION:
Auckland
DETAILS:
This workshop will bring together researchers, sector leaders, healthcare professionals and industry to explore how AI health research is improving health and healthcare. Across four sessions, we’ll explore leading AI projects from across Aotearoa, discuss how data underpins AI innovation, share examples of where AI research is making an impact in health, and gain insights from sector leaders on research priorities, opportunities and their perspectives on the future.
Sessions:
One - Research: From idea to impact – Showcasing how impactful research is built through collaboration and sustained development over time.
Featuring: Prof Tim Eglington, Prof Greg O'Grady, and more
Two - Enabling AI research: It Starts with Data – Exploring our national data assets, governance approaches and how we can design future data systems that enable innovation while upholding best practice and prioritising our communities.
Featuring: Emma MacDonald, Prof Daniel Exeter, Prof Colin Simpson, & Prof Sue Crengle
Three - Designing for Impact: Collaboration from the start – Hear from researchers whose focus on partnerships and translation from the outset has enabled their research.
Featuring: Dr Isaac Cleland, Dr Abtin Ijadi Maghsoodi, Dr Jay Gong & Prof Ian Town
Four - Future Opportunities: Navigating the changing landscape – Gain insights from sector leaders about funding priorities, research opportunities, and their perspectives on the future.
Featuring: Prof Robyn Whittaker, Dr Mataroria Lyndon, and more
Tickets:
$100
$75 student discount
To help make this workshop accessible, we are offering a limited number of complimentary passes for students. To apply, please email info@ai-health-research.org.nz and include the following information:
Name:
Brief description of yourself (up to 200 words):
A short summary (up to 300 words) outlining why you would like to attend the workshop and what you hope to gain from participating.
