AI is more than just a technology. It is a transformative tool that has the potential to elevate the way we deliver public services, enhance community engagement and optimise operations.

This masterclass series is designed for leaders and managers who want to better understand and guide decision-making about the use of AI within their organisation. It is suitable for leaders without AI or technical knowledge or expertise, or technical managers who want to better understand and influence other leaders and teams across the organisation.

The AI Leadership masterclasses explore leading-edge developments within AI, using approachable and easily understood language and examples. It dispels common myths about the evolving technology while exploring the significant opportunities for local authorities and communities. The primary focus of the series is on the leadership skills needed to navigate and guide the successful application of AI across organisations. Going beyond AI’s typical definition of Artificial Intelligence, to leverage the power of your own AI – Adaptive Intelligence.

The course is designed as a series advancing across all five levels of AI Leadership. While it is recommended to progress through all five masterclasses, each masterclass can also be attended separately. Masterclasses are supported with full access to the presentations, interactions with peers and suggested workplace activities between sessions.

Masterclass Guide: Futurist Dave Wild

Dave Wild is the author of Futurework – A Guidebook for The Future of Work. Living on the edge of the world in Aotearoa New Zealand, Dave has presented on stages and screens across the globe from San Francisco to South Auckland to Sydney.

As a Futurist he’s inspired and guided audiences at industry conferences, government meetings and team events for clients such as Microsoft, Xero, Digital Public Service, Auckland Council, Wellington City Council and ALGIM. Dave inspires audiences with future insights and tools that open minds to new possibilities ahead.

Why attend?

•    Empower Decision-Making: Learn how AI can enhance your strategic planning and decision-making processes

•    Increase Efficiency: Explore AI opportunities for streamlining operations and enhancing service delivery to communities

•    Innovate Responsibly: Understand the ethical considerations and best practices for implementing AI in public services

•    Network with Peers: Connect with other forward-thinking leaders and share insights and experiences

•    Expert Guidance: Build your personal capabilities with easily understood AI expert insights and leadership skills

Masterclass Series

•    Tue 3 Mar #1: AI Foundations – Explore the fundamentals of AI and local government possibilities

•    Tue 10 Mar #2: AI Innovation – Learn how to accelerate progress with practical AI experiments

•    Tue 17 Mar #3: AI Strategy – Understand the strategic limitations and power of AI systems

•    Tue 24 Mar #4: AI Integration – Advance with AI integrated into daily workflows and services

•    Tue 31 Mar #5: AI Leadership – Lead collaborative teams working alongside AI agents

Cost

Earlybird Savings before 20 December 2025:

• $499 + GST for the full series of five masterclasses for one person + second person at no charge
• Teams: $99 + GST for the full series per third or more places booked by the same organisation
• • e.g. 5 places for $796 / 10 places for $1,291 + GST

Individual masterclass:

• $75 + GST per person

Bookings from 20 December 2025:

• $499 + GST per person for the full series of five masterclasses
• Teams: $199 + GST for the full series per second or more places booked by the same organisation
• • e.g. e.g. 5 places for $1,295 / 10 places for $2,290 + GST

Individual masterclass:

• $150 + GST per person

Participant Feedback

“So thought provoking and really important for our sector to have leadership at all levels on this”

“Was provocative, in a good way, around myth, understanding and AI information that is out there and helped put it in perspective”

“The information given was very clear and thought provoking and the breakouts were very useful to collaborate with other attendees”

What you need to know

• Sessions run from NZDT 2:00pm to 3:00pm / AEDT 12:00pm to 1:00pm / AWST 9am to 10:00am
• We use MS Teams as the online platform.
• You will need a microphone and webcam/video as interaction with others on the course is beneficial and encouraged.
• You will need a quiet space so there are no distractions for the participants.
• You will receive an email with a link to each session.
• Time: 5 x 60 minute sessions