25th February - 6th March 2025, 9:30am - 11:30am (4x Morning Sessions)
Overview
Are you intrigued by the power of AI yet unsure how it can help you reach new heights in creating authentic connection and engagement with your communities? Are you looking for an immersive learning experience where your input and insights drive the agenda?
Get ahead and join us for our tailor-made webinar series: AI-Infused Community Engagement for Lasting Impact where we delve into the realm of AI to elevate your community engagement practices and equip you with your own Community Engagement Toolkit.
If you’re a senior, ambitious leader in Community Engagement who’s determined to drive positive change and innovation within your organisation’s community relationships, this webinar series is for you.
The course will be held online across four sessions:
- Feb 25th, 9.30 -12pm: Webinar 1
- Feb 27th, 9.30-11.30am: Webinar 2
- March 4th, 9.30-11.30am: Webinar 3
- March 6th, 9.30-11.30am: Webinar 4
Why Should I Attend?
- Personalised Insights: kick-start your journey with a pre-course survey, ensuring a relevant learning experience
- AI State of Readiness: learn how to assess how ready your organisation is for AI
- Strategic AI Integration: understand AI fundamentals and their application in the different stages of community engagement – the risks, limitations and opportunities
- Actionable Knowledge: learn from expert-led sessions featuring trends and case studies in good practice in both the public and private sectors
- Practical Tools: develop a customised AI Community Engagement Toolkit to help you take the next steps to infuse AI into your practices
- Exclusive Networking: connect with like-minded professionals, share insights and common challenges.
Ideal for:
- Group Manager / Head of / Director – Communications and Engagement
- Head of Community Outreach
- Programme Director, Strategic Engagement
- Director of Public Relations
- Community Engagement Manager / Officer
- Corporate Social Responsibility Manager
- Corporate Affairs Manager
Note: Spots are limited – there are 18 spaces available.
Your Learning Outcomes
Over the course of 4 dynamic sessions, you’ll embark on an immersive learning journey.
Pre-Course Survey
You’ll kick-start your experience by completing our survey to understand your current thinking, experience and what you’d like to achieve. This helps us create a more personalised learning journey that’s relevant to all 18 participants.
Module 1: Alignment and Direction
- Foster clarity and alignment by diving into the fundamentals of AI and its application in your community engagement practices, how to assess the readiness of your organisation for AI and explore ethical intent
- Set your own goals and direction for enhancing your community engagement practices.
Modules 2 and 3: Public and Private Sector Spotlight – Successful AI Integration
- Gain confidence and actionable insights from 2 expert-led webinars, featuring Guest Speakers from both the public and private sectors
- Explore real-world local and international case studies and collaborate with your peers to analyse and apply learnings to your organisation
- Understand the organisational limitations and requirements for effective AI integration.
Module 4: Practical Application – Your Own Toolkit
- Understand the key elements of a Community Engagement Toolkit
- Create your own toolkit from your own learnings to enhance AI-infused community engagement in your organisation.
Post-Course Survey
Your journey doesn’t end here. It’s time to reflect on your progress through the series and assess your satisfaction with your learning experience.
Secure your spot today for this groundbreaking webinar series. Don’t miss this opportunity!
Introducing a new ticket option, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.
Introducing Your Experts
Lindsey Brittain, Founder, Turas Consulting & Coaching Limited
Lindsey is an experienced change agent in Marketing, Communications and Engagement (M,C&E) with pivotal roles in the public and private sector and ultimately, the creation of Turas. She’s successfully led M,C&E teams to shatter stereotypes, repositioning their expertise and value as organisational shapers rather than order takers.
A passion for innovation to drive tangible impact, Lindsey recognises the critical importance and challenge of harnessing the power of AI in M,C&E practice. Lindsey already integrates AI into her daily business practices and is committed to helping senior leaders unlock its full potential in the realm of Community Engagement.
Lindsey is a PRINZ member, a qualified Breakthrough and Professional Coach with ANZCAI (Australia and New Zealand Coaching Alliance) and part of the Mastermind Business Academy in the USA. She was recently awarded the Crea Global Award for her creative and innovative ideas and adaptability in business.
Stuart Wakefield, Chief Digital Officer, Ministry of Education
Stuart is the Chief Digital Officer for the NZ Ministry of Education, and was previously the Director of the Office of the Government CIO. He has extensive experience in both private and public sector, across a broad range of industries, including health & education, banking & finance, utilities, and several years as an independent consultant.
In the education sector Stuart leads a comprehensive programme of work that is helping drive transformation of education through the use of technology, with a focus on the key pillars of digital enablement, digital wellness & digital equity.
Stuart also undertakes a variety of governance roles, including external board roles at other public sector agencies, and is the current chair of NZ Tech Leaders.
Trevor Delany, Chief Digital & Innovation Officer, The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand
Trevor is an internationally experienced tech leader and management consultant. Over 25 years he has worked in multi-national and market-leading organisations within many industries. His experience spans digital strategy, enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, advanced data analytics, transformation, and outsourced operations.
Trevor was most recently Chief Digital Officer for Southern Cross Healthcare where he led their major technology modernisation. Previously, at Icebreaker and BP, Trevor designed and led market-leading digital consumer products and experiences in partnership with Apple, Google and Uber.
Leveraging his early experiences with Machine Learning and AI at BP and SCHL, and recently completing study at MIT Sloan school of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, Trevor is currently playing an important role within the AI Forum of New Zealand.
Catherine Arrow, Executive Director, PR Knowledge Hub
Catherine Arrow is an international public relations consultant, educator and executive director of PR Knowledge Hub Ltd. A digital communications pioneer, Catherine is an acknowledged leader in the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with public relations and communication.
For the last decade, she has been dedicated to developing understanding of AI’s transformative impact on public relations and society, working with practitioners in Europe, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, and Aotearoa. In 2022, she launched the first global AI in PR Capability Certification and structured training programme.
Catherine is a Life Member and Fellow of PRINZ, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and Accredited Fellow, Public Relations ASEAN Network.
