July 2, 2026 10:00 am
67 Symonds Street, Auckland
Join Whitecliffe for the Winter Tech Exhibition 2026, featuring a Tech Exhibition Webinar open to attendees across all regions on 1 July and an on-campus exhibition at our Auckland Central Campus on 2 July.
Join guest speaker Dr Athar Imtiaz, Lead of AI & Data at Nodero, for an online session exploring how AI is shaping tech careers and the skills becoming more important in today’s industry.
This event celebrates student projects across artificial intelligence, software development, cybersecurity, data science, networking, web technologies and information systems.
Attendees will have the opportunity to view student work, connect with Whitecliffe Information Technology students and staff, and explore the skills shaping the future of the tech industry.
If you are interested in studying IT, whether you are just starting out or looking to change careers, this is a great opportunity to see what students are working on and explore where an IT pathway could take you.
📅 1 July 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
💻 Online via MS Teams (Across all regions)
(The meeting link will be emailed after registration.)
The technology industry is changing quickly, with AI influencing how software is built, how problems are solved and what employers look for in new graduates.
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Join Dr Athar Imtiaz, Lead of AI & Data at Nodero and an applied AI/HCI researcher with Massey University, as he explores the impact of AI on tech careers. Drawing on his work across AI governance, regulatory frameworks and data sovereignty, Dr Athar will discuss the skills becoming more important in today’s industry and how students can position themselves for success in an increasingly AI-driven world. |
📅 2 July 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Auckland Central Campus, 67 Symonds Street
The Auckland Central on-campus exhibition will feature student project displays, live demonstrations, guest speaker sessions, networking opportunities, refreshments, awards and certificate distribution.
Attendees will have the opportunity to:
Note to Wellington Campus attendees:
Wellington attendees are welcome to register their interest by emailing Professor Muhammad Azam at [email protected] with their name, email address and mobile number.
| Time | Session | Speaker / Details |
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| 9:30 AM | Registration and arrival | — |
| 10:00 AM | Opening Ceremony: Welcome Address and Keynote | Dr Fay Amaral, Whitecliffe CEO |
| 10:15 AM | Guest Speaker Session: Mind the Machine – Navigating AI Risks | Ahmed ElAshmawy, Technical Director at Axenic |
| 10:40 AM | Guest Speaker Session: Cybersecurity, Risk and the Future Workforce | Joseph Morgan, Senior Security Practice Lead at DDS IT / NanoTech IT |
| 11:05 AM | Guest Speaker Session: IT Career Path and Demand | Christopher Kourie, Managing Consultant at ProjectPlus, Alpha Recruitment |
| 11:30 AM | Refreshments and networking | — |
| 12:00 PM | Poster walkthrough and student demos | Whitecliffe Information Technology students |
| 1:15 PM | Final walkthrough and feedback collection | — |
| 1:30 PM | Awards and certificate distribution | — |
| 1:50 PM | Closing remarks | — |
| 2:00 PM | Exhibition ends | — |
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Ahmed ElAshmawyTechnical Director at Axenic Ahmed ElAshmawy is a cybersecurity leader with 30 years of experience across national security, cybersecurity regulations, critical infrastructure protection and consulting. He has advised organisations in New Zealand and the Middle East, with recent work focused on AI security, governance, risk and compliance. |
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Joseph MorganSenior Security Practice Lead at DDS IT / NanoTech IT Joseph Morgan is a Māori technology leader, cybersecurity professional and entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience across technology, cybersecurity, governance and digital transformation. He is passionate about strengthening cyber resilience, mentoring future technology professionals and supporting pathways for rangatahi into technology and leadership.
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Christopher KourieManaging Consultant at ProjectPlus, Alpha Recruitment Christopher Kourie is the Managing Consultant of the ProjectPlus division at Alpha Recruitment, specialising in recruitment, consulting and training across IT and project management. With more than a decade of recruitment experience, he supports organisations and professionals through tailored solutions, relationship-building and industry insight.
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