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SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management
DESCRIPTION:April 4th @ 11.30am - 1.00pm\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThere is a lot of interest in ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) tools\, and the impact they will have on a variety of sectors\, including communications\, media and content creation. Join us for a learning lunch with Professor Bernhard Pfahringer co-director of Te Ipu o te Mahara AI Institute at the University of Waikato\, to learn more about how AI will revolutionise all we do. Find out how you can use AI tools like ChatGPT to support your work. What other AI tools are on the horizon\, and how do they work? We will also have a discussion about the impact of these AI tools for our profession\, and society. How do we navigate ethical concerns over creativity\, integrity\, plagiarism\, fake news and more?  This is a “brown bag” learning lunch so please BYO your own food (or grab something from one of the great cafes in the CBD) and join us at Panama House for an intimate lunch discussion\, led by Bernhard and the PRINZ Waikato committee.  Due to the small space\, we are keeping this event for members only. There will be an opportunity in the second half of the session to check out ChatGPT\, have a play\, ask questions\, and discuss the pros and cons for our profession. Bring your laptop or device. We’ll cover: How has AI evolved over the past decade or two\, and the important role New Zealand has played in this space.How is AI going to revolutionise all we do (just like the Internet did)ChatGPT: what is it\, how does it work and how can you use itWhat other AI tools are there (Bard\, text-to-image AI) and what is coming next\, including AI-generated video (and what are the pros and cons of each)The benefits of AI tools for communications professionals\, and ethical considerations Get your tickets now\, which are strictly limited! 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter..Professor Bernhard Pfahringer is co-director of Te Ipu o te Mahara AI Institute at the University of Waikato and is a professor in the Computer Science department. His research focuses on AI\, deep learning and machine learning.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/issues-and-crisis-management-8/
LOCATION:GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Offices\, 100 College Hill\, Auckland\, Ponsonby\, 1011\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T090000
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SUMMARY:Breakfast for the brain: Critical thinking
DESCRIPTION:April 4th @ 11.30am - 1.00pm\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThere is a lot of interest in ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) tools\, and the impact they will have on a variety of sectors\, including communications\, media and content creation. Join us for a learning lunch with Professor Bernhard Pfahringer co-director of Te Ipu o te Mahara AI Institute at the University of Waikato\, to learn more about how AI will revolutionise all we do. Find out how you can use AI tools like ChatGPT to support your work. What other AI tools are on the horizon\, and how do they work? We will also have a discussion about the impact of these AI tools for our profession\, and society. How do we navigate ethical concerns over creativity\, integrity\, plagiarism\, fake news and more?  This is a “brown bag” learning lunch so please BYO your own food (or grab something from one of the great cafes in the CBD) and join us at Panama House for an intimate lunch discussion\, led by Bernhard and the PRINZ Waikato committee.  Due to the small space\, we are keeping this event for members only. There will be an opportunity in the second half of the session to check out ChatGPT\, have a play\, ask questions\, and discuss the pros and cons for our profession. Bring your laptop or device. We’ll cover: How has AI evolved over the past decade or two\, and the important role New Zealand has played in this space.How is AI going to revolutionise all we do (just like the Internet did)ChatGPT: what is it\, how does it work and how can you use itWhat other AI tools are there (Bard\, text-to-image AI) and what is coming next\, including AI-generated video (and what are the pros and cons of each)The benefits of AI tools for communications professionals\, and ethical considerations Get your tickets now\, which are strictly limited! 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter..Professor Bernhard Pfahringer is co-director of Te Ipu o te Mahara AI Institute at the University of Waikato and is a professor in the Computer Science department. His research focuses on AI\, deep learning and machine learning.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/breakfast-for-the-brain-critical-thinking/
LOCATION:Environment Canterbury\, 200 Tuam Street\, Christchurch\, 8011
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061107
CREATED:20260417T050535Z
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SUMMARY:UC Student Networking Event: The Inside Track
DESCRIPTION:April 4th @ 11.30am - 1.00pm\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThere is a lot of interest in ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) tools\, and the impact they will have on a variety of sectors\, including communications\, media and content creation. Join us for a learning lunch with Professor Bernhard Pfahringer co-director of Te Ipu o te Mahara AI Institute at the University of Waikato\, to learn more about how AI will revolutionise all we do. Find out how you can use AI tools like ChatGPT to support your work. What other AI tools are on the horizon\, and how do they work? We will also have a discussion about the impact of these AI tools for our profession\, and society. How do we navigate ethical concerns over creativity\, integrity\, plagiarism\, fake news and more?  This is a “brown bag” learning lunch so please BYO your own food (or grab something from one of the great cafes in the CBD) and join us at Panama House for an intimate lunch discussion\, led by Bernhard and the PRINZ Waikato committee.  Due to the small space\, we are keeping this event for members only. There will be an opportunity in the second half of the session to check out ChatGPT\, have a play\, ask questions\, and discuss the pros and cons for our profession. Bring your laptop or device. We’ll cover: How has AI evolved over the past decade or two\, and the important role New Zealand has played in this space.How is AI going to revolutionise all we do (just like the Internet did)ChatGPT: what is it\, how does it work and how can you use itWhat other AI tools are there (Bard\, text-to-image AI) and what is coming next\, including AI-generated video (and what are the pros and cons of each)The benefits of AI tools for communications professionals\, and ethical considerations Get your tickets now\, which are strictly limited! 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter..Professor Bernhard Pfahringer is co-director of Te Ipu o te Mahara AI Institute at the University of Waikato and is a professor in the Computer Science department. His research focuses on AI\, deep learning and machine learning.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/uc-student-networking-event-the-inside-track/
LOCATION:James Logie Room 613\, 20 Kirkwood Avenue\, Upper Riccarton\, Christchurch\, 8041\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260505T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260505T124500
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Press Release Writing and Media Pitching: Tips from a former newspaper editor on getting your story into the media
DESCRIPTION:April 4th @ 11.30am - 1.00pm\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThere is a lot of interest in ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) tools\, and the impact they will have on a variety of sectors\, including communications\, media and content creation. Join us for a learning lunch with Professor Bernhard Pfahringer co-director of Te Ipu o te Mahara AI Institute at the University of Waikato\, to learn more about how AI will revolutionise all we do. Find out how you can use AI tools like ChatGPT to support your work. What other AI tools are on the horizon\, and how do they work? We will also have a discussion about the impact of these AI tools for our profession\, and society. How do we navigate ethical concerns over creativity\, integrity\, plagiarism\, fake news and more?  This is a “brown bag” learning lunch so please BYO your own food (or grab something from one of the great cafes in the CBD) and join us at Panama House for an intimate lunch discussion\, led by Bernhard and the PRINZ Waikato committee.  Due to the small space\, we are keeping this event for members only. There will be an opportunity in the second half of the session to check out ChatGPT\, have a play\, ask questions\, and discuss the pros and cons for our profession. Bring your laptop or device. We’ll cover: How has AI evolved over the past decade or two\, and the important role New Zealand has played in this space.How is AI going to revolutionise all we do (just like the Internet did)ChatGPT: what is it\, how does it work and how can you use itWhat other AI tools are there (Bard\, text-to-image AI) and what is coming next\, including AI-generated video (and what are the pros and cons of each)The benefits of AI tools for communications professionals\, and ethical considerations Get your tickets now\, which are strictly limited! 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter..Professor Bernhard Pfahringer is co-director of Te Ipu o te Mahara AI Institute at the University of Waikato and is a professor in the Computer Science department. His research focuses on AI\, deep learning and machine learning.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/press-release-writing-and-media-pitching-tips-from-a-former-newspaper-editor-on-getting-your-story-into-the-media-3/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260513T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061107
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SUMMARY:The Inside Scoop: Strategic Internal Comms for Your Organisation
DESCRIPTION:April 4th @ 11.30am - 1.00pm\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThere is a lot of interest in ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) tools\, and the impact they will have on a variety of sectors\, including communications\, media and content creation. Join us for a learning lunch with Professor Bernhard Pfahringer co-director of Te Ipu o te Mahara AI Institute at the University of Waikato\, to learn more about how AI will revolutionise all we do. Find out how you can use AI tools like ChatGPT to support your work. What other AI tools are on the horizon\, and how do they work? We will also have a discussion about the impact of these AI tools for our profession\, and society. How do we navigate ethical concerns over creativity\, integrity\, plagiarism\, fake news and more?  This is a “brown bag” learning lunch so please BYO your own food (or grab something from one of the great cafes in the CBD) and join us at Panama House for an intimate lunch discussion\, led by Bernhard and the PRINZ Waikato committee.  Due to the small space\, we are keeping this event for members only. There will be an opportunity in the second half of the session to check out ChatGPT\, have a play\, ask questions\, and discuss the pros and cons for our profession. Bring your laptop or device. We’ll cover: How has AI evolved over the past decade or two\, and the important role New Zealand has played in this space.How is AI going to revolutionise all we do (just like the Internet did)ChatGPT: what is it\, how does it work and how can you use itWhat other AI tools are there (Bard\, text-to-image AI) and what is coming next\, including AI-generated video (and what are the pros and cons of each)The benefits of AI tools for communications professionals\, and ethical considerations Get your tickets now\, which are strictly limited! 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter..Professor Bernhard Pfahringer is co-director of Te Ipu o te Mahara AI Institute at the University of Waikato and is a professor in the Computer Science department. His research focuses on AI\, deep learning and machine learning.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-inside-scoop-strategic-internal-comms-for-your-organisation/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260514T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260514T083000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061107
CREATED:20260401T224337Z
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SUMMARY:From Overwhelm to Clarity: Navigating High-Pressure Environments
DESCRIPTION:April 4th @ 11.30am - 1.00pm\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThere is a lot of interest in ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) tools\, and the impact they will have on a variety of sectors\, including communications\, media and content creation. Join us for a learning lunch with Professor Bernhard Pfahringer co-director of Te Ipu o te Mahara AI Institute at the University of Waikato\, to learn more about how AI will revolutionise all we do. Find out how you can use AI tools like ChatGPT to support your work. What other AI tools are on the horizon\, and how do they work? We will also have a discussion about the impact of these AI tools for our profession\, and society. How do we navigate ethical concerns over creativity\, integrity\, plagiarism\, fake news and more?  This is a “brown bag” learning lunch so please BYO your own food (or grab something from one of the great cafes in the CBD) and join us at Panama House for an intimate lunch discussion\, led by Bernhard and the PRINZ Waikato committee.  Due to the small space\, we are keeping this event for members only. There will be an opportunity in the second half of the session to check out ChatGPT\, have a play\, ask questions\, and discuss the pros and cons for our profession. Bring your laptop or device. We’ll cover: How has AI evolved over the past decade or two\, and the important role New Zealand has played in this space.How is AI going to revolutionise all we do (just like the Internet did)ChatGPT: what is it\, how does it work and how can you use itWhat other AI tools are there (Bard\, text-to-image AI) and what is coming next\, including AI-generated video (and what are the pros and cons of each)The benefits of AI tools for communications professionals\, and ethical considerations Get your tickets now\, which are strictly limited! 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter..Professor Bernhard Pfahringer is co-director of Te Ipu o te Mahara AI Institute at the University of Waikato and is a professor in the Computer Science department. His research focuses on AI\, deep learning and machine learning.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/from-overwhelm-to-clarity-navigating-high-pressure-environments/
LOCATION:Auckland Council\, Auckland House\, 135 Albert Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260519T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061107
CREATED:20260302T002530Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Public Relations
DESCRIPTION:April 4th @ 11.30am - 1.00pm\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThere is a lot of interest in ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) tools\, and the impact they will have on a variety of sectors\, including communications\, media and content creation. Join us for a learning lunch with Professor Bernhard Pfahringer co-director of Te Ipu o te Mahara AI Institute at the University of Waikato\, to learn more about how AI will revolutionise all we do. Find out how you can use AI tools like ChatGPT to support your work. What other AI tools are on the horizon\, and how do they work? We will also have a discussion about the impact of these AI tools for our profession\, and society. How do we navigate ethical concerns over creativity\, integrity\, plagiarism\, fake news and more?  This is a “brown bag” learning lunch so please BYO your own food (or grab something from one of the great cafes in the CBD) and join us at Panama House for an intimate lunch discussion\, led by Bernhard and the PRINZ Waikato committee.  Due to the small space\, we are keeping this event for members only. There will be an opportunity in the second half of the session to check out ChatGPT\, have a play\, ask questions\, and discuss the pros and cons for our profession. Bring your laptop or device. We’ll cover: How has AI evolved over the past decade or two\, and the important role New Zealand has played in this space.How is AI going to revolutionise all we do (just like the Internet did)ChatGPT: what is it\, how does it work and how can you use itWhat other AI tools are there (Bard\, text-to-image AI) and what is coming next\, including AI-generated video (and what are the pros and cons of each)The benefits of AI tools for communications professionals\, and ethical considerations Get your tickets now\, which are strictly limited! 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter..Professor Bernhard Pfahringer is co-director of Te Ipu o te Mahara AI Institute at the University of Waikato and is a professor in the Computer Science department. His research focuses on AI\, deep learning and machine learning.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/introduction-to-public-relations-8/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T150000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061107
CREATED:20260420T040810Z
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SUMMARY:PRINZ Annual General Meeting 2026
DESCRIPTION:April 4th @ 11.30am - 1.00pm\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThere is a lot of interest in ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) tools\, and the impact they will have on a variety of sectors\, including communications\, media and content creation. Join us for a learning lunch with Professor Bernhard Pfahringer co-director of Te Ipu o te Mahara AI Institute at the University of Waikato\, to learn more about how AI will revolutionise all we do. Find out how you can use AI tools like ChatGPT to support your work. What other AI tools are on the horizon\, and how do they work? We will also have a discussion about the impact of these AI tools for our profession\, and society. How do we navigate ethical concerns over creativity\, integrity\, plagiarism\, fake news and more?  This is a “brown bag” learning lunch so please BYO your own food (or grab something from one of the great cafes in the CBD) and join us at Panama House for an intimate lunch discussion\, led by Bernhard and the PRINZ Waikato committee.  Due to the small space\, we are keeping this event for members only. There will be an opportunity in the second half of the session to check out ChatGPT\, have a play\, ask questions\, and discuss the pros and cons for our profession. Bring your laptop or device. We’ll cover: How has AI evolved over the past decade or two\, and the important role New Zealand has played in this space.How is AI going to revolutionise all we do (just like the Internet did)ChatGPT: what is it\, how does it work and how can you use itWhat other AI tools are there (Bard\, text-to-image AI) and what is coming next\, including AI-generated video (and what are the pros and cons of each)The benefits of AI tools for communications professionals\, and ethical considerations Get your tickets now\, which are strictly limited! 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter..Professor Bernhard Pfahringer is co-director of Te Ipu o te Mahara AI Institute at the University of Waikato and is a professor in the Computer Science department. His research focuses on AI\, deep learning and machine learning.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-annual-general-meeting-2026/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061107
CREATED:20260412T220914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T232630Z
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SUMMARY:PRINZ Conference 2026: Meet the Future
DESCRIPTION:April 4th @ 11.30am - 1.00pm\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThere is a lot of interest in ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) tools\, and the impact they will have on a variety of sectors\, including communications\, media and content creation. Join us for a learning lunch with Professor Bernhard Pfahringer co-director of Te Ipu o te Mahara AI Institute at the University of Waikato\, to learn more about how AI will revolutionise all we do. Find out how you can use AI tools like ChatGPT to support your work. What other AI tools are on the horizon\, and how do they work? We will also have a discussion about the impact of these AI tools for our profession\, and society. How do we navigate ethical concerns over creativity\, integrity\, plagiarism\, fake news and more?  This is a “brown bag” learning lunch so please BYO your own food (or grab something from one of the great cafes in the CBD) and join us at Panama House for an intimate lunch discussion\, led by Bernhard and the PRINZ Waikato committee.  Due to the small space\, we are keeping this event for members only. There will be an opportunity in the second half of the session to check out ChatGPT\, have a play\, ask questions\, and discuss the pros and cons for our profession. Bring your laptop or device. We’ll cover: How has AI evolved over the past decade or two\, and the important role New Zealand has played in this space.How is AI going to revolutionise all we do (just like the Internet did)ChatGPT: what is it\, how does it work and how can you use itWhat other AI tools are there (Bard\, text-to-image AI) and what is coming next\, including AI-generated video (and what are the pros and cons of each)The benefits of AI tools for communications professionals\, and ethical considerations Get your tickets now\, which are strictly limited! 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter..Professor Bernhard Pfahringer is co-director of Te Ipu o te Mahara AI Institute at the University of Waikato and is a professor in the Computer Science department. His research focuses on AI\, deep learning and machine learning.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-conference-2026-meet-the-future/
LOCATION:Hilton Auckland\, 147 Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T233000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061107
CREATED:20260414T210700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T002341Z
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SUMMARY:2026 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner
DESCRIPTION:April 4th @ 11.30am - 1.00pm\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThere is a lot of interest in ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) tools\, and the impact they will have on a variety of sectors\, including communications\, media and content creation. Join us for a learning lunch with Professor Bernhard Pfahringer co-director of Te Ipu o te Mahara AI Institute at the University of Waikato\, to learn more about how AI will revolutionise all we do. Find out how you can use AI tools like ChatGPT to support your work. What other AI tools are on the horizon\, and how do they work? We will also have a discussion about the impact of these AI tools for our profession\, and society. How do we navigate ethical concerns over creativity\, integrity\, plagiarism\, fake news and more?  This is a “brown bag” learning lunch so please BYO your own food (or grab something from one of the great cafes in the CBD) and join us at Panama House for an intimate lunch discussion\, led by Bernhard and the PRINZ Waikato committee.  Due to the small space\, we are keeping this event for members only. There will be an opportunity in the second half of the session to check out ChatGPT\, have a play\, ask questions\, and discuss the pros and cons for our profession. Bring your laptop or device. We’ll cover: How has AI evolved over the past decade or two\, and the important role New Zealand has played in this space.How is AI going to revolutionise all we do (just like the Internet did)ChatGPT: what is it\, how does it work and how can you use itWhat other AI tools are there (Bard\, text-to-image AI) and what is coming next\, including AI-generated video (and what are the pros and cons of each)The benefits of AI tools for communications professionals\, and ethical considerations Get your tickets now\, which are strictly limited! 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter..Professor Bernhard Pfahringer is co-director of Te Ipu o te Mahara AI Institute at the University of Waikato and is a professor in the Computer Science department. His research focuses on AI\, deep learning and machine learning.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/2026-prinz-awards-gala-dinner/
LOCATION:Hilton Auckland\, 147 Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260609T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061107
CREATED:20260302T033739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T033818Z
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SUMMARY:Incorporating Tiriti-based Principles into Public Relations Practice
DESCRIPTION:April 4th @ 11.30am - 1.00pm\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThere is a lot of interest in ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) tools\, and the impact they will have on a variety of sectors\, including communications\, media and content creation. Join us for a learning lunch with Professor Bernhard Pfahringer co-director of Te Ipu o te Mahara AI Institute at the University of Waikato\, to learn more about how AI will revolutionise all we do. Find out how you can use AI tools like ChatGPT to support your work. What other AI tools are on the horizon\, and how do they work? We will also have a discussion about the impact of these AI tools for our profession\, and society. How do we navigate ethical concerns over creativity\, integrity\, plagiarism\, fake news and more?  This is a “brown bag” learning lunch so please BYO your own food (or grab something from one of the great cafes in the CBD) and join us at Panama House for an intimate lunch discussion\, led by Bernhard and the PRINZ Waikato committee.  Due to the small space\, we are keeping this event for members only. There will be an opportunity in the second half of the session to check out ChatGPT\, have a play\, ask questions\, and discuss the pros and cons for our profession. Bring your laptop or device. We’ll cover: How has AI evolved over the past decade or two\, and the important role New Zealand has played in this space.How is AI going to revolutionise all we do (just like the Internet did)ChatGPT: what is it\, how does it work and how can you use itWhat other AI tools are there (Bard\, text-to-image AI) and what is coming next\, including AI-generated video (and what are the pros and cons of each)The benefits of AI tools for communications professionals\, and ethical considerations Get your tickets now\, which are strictly limited! 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter..Professor Bernhard Pfahringer is co-director of Te Ipu o te Mahara AI Institute at the University of Waikato and is a professor in the Computer Science department. His research focuses on AI\, deep learning and machine learning.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/incorporating-tiriti-based-principles-into-public-relations-practice/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260623T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260624T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061107
CREATED:20260309T012034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T000220Z
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SUMMARY:Critical Thinking in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:April 4th @ 11.30am - 1.00pm\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThere is a lot of interest in ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) tools\, and the impact they will have on a variety of sectors\, including communications\, media and content creation. Join us for a learning lunch with Professor Bernhard Pfahringer co-director of Te Ipu o te Mahara AI Institute at the University of Waikato\, to learn more about how AI will revolutionise all we do. Find out how you can use AI tools like ChatGPT to support your work. What other AI tools are on the horizon\, and how do they work? We will also have a discussion about the impact of these AI tools for our profession\, and society. How do we navigate ethical concerns over creativity\, integrity\, plagiarism\, fake news and more?  This is a “brown bag” learning lunch so please BYO your own food (or grab something from one of the great cafes in the CBD) and join us at Panama House for an intimate lunch discussion\, led by Bernhard and the PRINZ Waikato committee.  Due to the small space\, we are keeping this event for members only. There will be an opportunity in the second half of the session to check out ChatGPT\, have a play\, ask questions\, and discuss the pros and cons for our profession. Bring your laptop or device. We’ll cover: How has AI evolved over the past decade or two\, and the important role New Zealand has played in this space.How is AI going to revolutionise all we do (just like the Internet did)ChatGPT: what is it\, how does it work and how can you use itWhat other AI tools are there (Bard\, text-to-image AI) and what is coming next\, including AI-generated video (and what are the pros and cons of each)The benefits of AI tools for communications professionals\, and ethical considerations Get your tickets now\, which are strictly limited! 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter..Professor Bernhard Pfahringer is co-director of Te Ipu o te Mahara AI Institute at the University of Waikato and is a professor in the Computer Science department. His research focuses on AI\, deep learning and machine learning.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/critical-thinking-in-the-age-of-ai/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061107
CREATED:20251212T033817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T234105Z
UID:53684-1782379800-1782388800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Hands On with AI
DESCRIPTION:April 4th @ 11.30am - 1.00pm\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThere is a lot of interest in ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) tools\, and the impact they will have on a variety of sectors\, including communications\, media and content creation. Join us for a learning lunch with Professor Bernhard Pfahringer co-director of Te Ipu o te Mahara AI Institute at the University of Waikato\, to learn more about how AI will revolutionise all we do. Find out how you can use AI tools like ChatGPT to support your work. What other AI tools are on the horizon\, and how do they work? We will also have a discussion about the impact of these AI tools for our profession\, and society. How do we navigate ethical concerns over creativity\, integrity\, plagiarism\, fake news and more?  This is a “brown bag” learning lunch so please BYO your own food (or grab something from one of the great cafes in the CBD) and join us at Panama House for an intimate lunch discussion\, led by Bernhard and the PRINZ Waikato committee.  Due to the small space\, we are keeping this event for members only. There will be an opportunity in the second half of the session to check out ChatGPT\, have a play\, ask questions\, and discuss the pros and cons for our profession. Bring your laptop or device. We’ll cover: How has AI evolved over the past decade or two\, and the important role New Zealand has played in this space.How is AI going to revolutionise all we do (just like the Internet did)ChatGPT: what is it\, how does it work and how can you use itWhat other AI tools are there (Bard\, text-to-image AI) and what is coming next\, including AI-generated video (and what are the pros and cons of each)The benefits of AI tools for communications professionals\, and ethical considerations Get your tickets now\, which are strictly limited! 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter..Professor Bernhard Pfahringer is co-director of Te Ipu o te Mahara AI Institute at the University of Waikato and is a professor in the Computer Science department. His research focuses on AI\, deep learning and machine learning.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hands-on-with-ai-4/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260630T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260630T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061107
CREATED:20251217T042649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T230336Z
UID:53707-1782811800-1782822600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Down the Rabbit Hole: Understanding Government Relations
DESCRIPTION:April 4th @ 11.30am - 1.00pm\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThere is a lot of interest in ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) tools\, and the impact they will have on a variety of sectors\, including communications\, media and content creation. Join us for a learning lunch with Professor Bernhard Pfahringer co-director of Te Ipu o te Mahara AI Institute at the University of Waikato\, to learn more about how AI will revolutionise all we do. Find out how you can use AI tools like ChatGPT to support your work. What other AI tools are on the horizon\, and how do they work? We will also have a discussion about the impact of these AI tools for our profession\, and society. How do we navigate ethical concerns over creativity\, integrity\, plagiarism\, fake news and more?  This is a “brown bag” learning lunch so please BYO your own food (or grab something from one of the great cafes in the CBD) and join us at Panama House for an intimate lunch discussion\, led by Bernhard and the PRINZ Waikato committee.  Due to the small space\, we are keeping this event for members only. There will be an opportunity in the second half of the session to check out ChatGPT\, have a play\, ask questions\, and discuss the pros and cons for our profession. Bring your laptop or device. We’ll cover: How has AI evolved over the past decade or two\, and the important role New Zealand has played in this space.How is AI going to revolutionise all we do (just like the Internet did)ChatGPT: what is it\, how does it work and how can you use itWhat other AI tools are there (Bard\, text-to-image AI) and what is coming next\, including AI-generated video (and what are the pros and cons of each)The benefits of AI tools for communications professionals\, and ethical considerations Get your tickets now\, which are strictly limited! 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter..Professor Bernhard Pfahringer is co-director of Te Ipu o te Mahara AI Institute at the University of Waikato and is a professor in the Computer Science department. His research focuses on AI\, deep learning and machine learning.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/down-the-rabbit-hole-understanding-government-relations-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260707T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260707T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061107
CREATED:20260429T031541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T031541Z
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SUMMARY:Key Stakeholder Engagement
DESCRIPTION:April 4th @ 11.30am - 1.00pm\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThere is a lot of interest in ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) tools\, and the impact they will have on a variety of sectors\, including communications\, media and content creation. Join us for a learning lunch with Professor Bernhard Pfahringer co-director of Te Ipu o te Mahara AI Institute at the University of Waikato\, to learn more about how AI will revolutionise all we do. Find out how you can use AI tools like ChatGPT to support your work. What other AI tools are on the horizon\, and how do they work? We will also have a discussion about the impact of these AI tools for our profession\, and society. How do we navigate ethical concerns over creativity\, integrity\, plagiarism\, fake news and more?  This is a “brown bag” learning lunch so please BYO your own food (or grab something from one of the great cafes in the CBD) and join us at Panama House for an intimate lunch discussion\, led by Bernhard and the PRINZ Waikato committee.  Due to the small space\, we are keeping this event for members only. There will be an opportunity in the second half of the session to check out ChatGPT\, have a play\, ask questions\, and discuss the pros and cons for our profession. Bring your laptop or device. We’ll cover: How has AI evolved over the past decade or two\, and the important role New Zealand has played in this space.How is AI going to revolutionise all we do (just like the Internet did)ChatGPT: what is it\, how does it work and how can you use itWhat other AI tools are there (Bard\, text-to-image AI) and what is coming next\, including AI-generated video (and what are the pros and cons of each)The benefits of AI tools for communications professionals\, and ethical considerations Get your tickets now\, which are strictly limited! 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter..Professor Bernhard Pfahringer is co-director of Te Ipu o te Mahara AI Institute at the University of Waikato and is a professor in the Computer Science department. His research focuses on AI\, deep learning and machine learning.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/key-stakeholder-engagement-2/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260723T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260723T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T061107
CREATED:20260430T045635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T045635Z
UID:56260-1784800800-1784808000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Communications and Governance
DESCRIPTION:April 4th @ 11.30am - 1.00pm\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThere is a lot of interest in ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) tools\, and the impact they will have on a variety of sectors\, including communications\, media and content creation. Join us for a learning lunch with Professor Bernhard Pfahringer co-director of Te Ipu o te Mahara AI Institute at the University of Waikato\, to learn more about how AI will revolutionise all we do. Find out how you can use AI tools like ChatGPT to support your work. What other AI tools are on the horizon\, and how do they work? We will also have a discussion about the impact of these AI tools for our profession\, and society. How do we navigate ethical concerns over creativity\, integrity\, plagiarism\, fake news and more?  This is a “brown bag” learning lunch so please BYO your own food (or grab something from one of the great cafes in the CBD) and join us at Panama House for an intimate lunch discussion\, led by Bernhard and the PRINZ Waikato committee.  Due to the small space\, we are keeping this event for members only. There will be an opportunity in the second half of the session to check out ChatGPT\, have a play\, ask questions\, and discuss the pros and cons for our profession. Bring your laptop or device. We’ll cover: How has AI evolved over the past decade or two\, and the important role New Zealand has played in this space.How is AI going to revolutionise all we do (just like the Internet did)ChatGPT: what is it\, how does it work and how can you use itWhat other AI tools are there (Bard\, text-to-image AI) and what is coming next\, including AI-generated video (and what are the pros and cons of each)The benefits of AI tools for communications professionals\, and ethical considerations Get your tickets now\, which are strictly limited! 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter..Professor Bernhard Pfahringer is co-director of Te Ipu o te Mahara AI Institute at the University of Waikato and is a professor in the Computer Science department. His research focuses on AI\, deep learning and machine learning.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/communications-and-governance-4/
LOCATION:Online
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