Advancing artificial intelligence at Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
A comprehensive introduction to how LLMs work, from transformers to RLHF. No prior ML experience needed — open to students from all faculties.
Dr. Sarah Chen, Senior Lecturer, School of ECS
48-hour AI hackathon. Teams of 2-4. Build something that matters for Aotearoa. Prizes from our sponsors. Food and drinks provided.
A panel discussion exploring the intersection of AI, ethics, and indigenous data rights in Aotearoa New Zealand. Featuring researchers from Te Herenga Waka and community leaders.
Panel: Dr. Tane Raukura, Hana Patel, Prof. James Liu
We believe AI literacy is for everyone — not just computer scientists.
VicAI brings together students from every faculty — engineering, arts, law, commerce, science — to learn, build, and think critically about artificial intelligence. We're a community of curious people in Poneke, exploring AI's role in shaping a better Aotearoa.
Collaborative AI research projects, reading groups, and paper discussions. We run semester-long projects and publish findings on GitHub.
Workshops, tutorials, blog content, and learning resources. From intro Python to advanced ML — we create pathways for every skill level.
Speaker events, industry panels, hackathons, and social gatherings. We bring the Wellington AI community together.
Community engagement, school visits, and inclusive programming. We believe AI should reflect everyone — not just the loudest voices in the room.
AI ethics discussions, responsible AI research, and policy engagement. Including work on Maori data sovereignty and AI governance in Aotearoa.
48 hours. Teams of 2-4. Build an AI project that matters for Aotearoa. Registrations now open for April 12-13.
AI is reshaping industries, governments, and daily life. Here's why understanding AI safety isn't just for computer scientists — and why it matters especially in Aotearoa.
A recap of our hands-on workshop where 40 students built their first LLM-powered app — from prompt design to a working prototype in three hours.