Apple Technology
and AI in Aotearoa
AI Is here - but what does that actually look like in a kiwi classroom?
We are thrilled to invite you and your leadership team to Future Ready: Apple Technology and AI in Aotearoa
A one-day interactive event designed to answer that question.
This isn't just a "show and tell". It is a practical deep dive. Whether you are a Principal planning strategy, an IT Led managing your Apple device or a Kaiako looking for creative literacy workflows, we have a stream for you.
Our Speakers
Bex Rose
AI Surge
Sam Gibson
Education Sector Lead Noel Leeming
Paula Jamieson
Switch on NZ
Overview
This full-day programme blends inspiration, strategy and hands-on practice to show how Apple Intelligence and AI can be used meaningfully across schools. From a keynote on the future of AI for ākonga, to practical teaching workflows, leadership strategy, classroom pedagogy, technical management and inclusive creativity, participants choose pathways that fit their role and leave with tools, workflows and next steps they can apply immediately—grounded in pedagogy, governance, privacy and the New Zealand education context.
9:30 am – 10:00 am | Welcome
Session: Keynote: AI - A new era for Education
Bex Rose/Sam Gibson
10:00 am – 10:45 am | Plenary Workshop
Session: The "Magic" Workflow: AI as Your Teaching Assistant
Demo Highlights:
- Writing Tools
- Siri 2.0
- Focus Modes
- Privacy
10:45 am – 11:15 am | Morning Tea
11:15 am – 12:15 pm | Breakout Session 1 (Choose One)
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Option A: Leadership & Strategy Sam Gibson |
Option B: Classroom Pedagogy Paula Jamieson |
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Title: Strategic Planning: Aligning Apple with Your School Vision |
Title: Literacy & The iPad: Science of Reading Meets Tech |
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Audience: Principals, BoT Members, DP/AP. |
Audience: Junior Kaiako, SENCOs, RTLBs. |
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Focus: Moving beyond "buying devices." Setting up your school for ongoing success |
Focus: How iPad supports the NZ "Make It Write" and Structured Literacy mandates. |
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Key Topics: • Budgeting for sustainability – digital roadmap • Drafting an AI Policy to keep your staff and students safe and secure • Draft a "Digital Vision" statement for 2026. |
Key Topics: • Creating decodable digital books in Pages. • Using Voice Memos for phoneme capture. • Using Writing Tools to generate phonics-based practice sentences instantly. |
12:15 pm – 1:00 pm | Lunch Break
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Breakout Session 2 (Choose One)
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Option C: Technical & Admin Vicky Hodge |
Option D: Classroom Creativity Paula Jamieson |
Option E: Leadership Pathway Bex Rose |
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Title: Taming the Fleet: Advanced Management with Jamf & ASM |
Title: Inclusive Innovation: Creativity & Accessibility for All |
Title: Hands on tips and tricks to use AI in Leadership Workflows |
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Audience: IT Admins, Tech Leads. |
Audience: All Teachers, Teacher Aides. |
Audience: Leadership, Principals, BoT Members, DP/AP. |
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Focus: Zero-touch deployment and managing Apple Intelligence restrictions. |
Focus: Unlocking the hidden power of iPad for diverse learners. |
Focus: Practical ways to utilise AI in Leadership Roles. |
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Key Topics: • Apple School Manager: Syncing with your SMS. • Jamf School: Setting up "Teacher" app profiles so teachers can lock apps/screens. • Security: Managing AI permissions (what to allow/block for Year 9 vs Year 13). |
Key Topics: • Accessibility: Live Speech, Personal Voice, and Assistive Touch. • Multimedia: Using iMovie for assessment evidence. • Activity: Create a "One-Minute Documentary" using Live Captions. |
Key Topics
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2:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Closing Plenary
Bex Rose
Session: Whakawhanaungatanga & Next Steps
- Prizes
- Reflection
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is designed for leaders, teachers and support staff across the school who are responsible for shaping, implementing or using Apple and AI in practice. Whether you are making strategic decisions, leading teams, teaching in the classroom or supporting systems and operations, the day is tailored to help you confidently integrate Apple tools and AI in ways that are practical, aligned and effective.
Senior Leadership Teams (SLT)
Make informed decisions about Apple tools, AI implementation and policy.
Middle School Leaders
Plan for Apple applications and AI integration and ensure best practices across your teams.
Classroom Teachers (Primary & Secondary)
Learn how to practically use AI in lessons and daily tasks.
Administrators, IT Admin & Support Staff
Discover how AI can streamline workloads and improve efficiency.
Location, Date and Investment
Two Locations to choose from and only $99 per ticket. Limited Seats available, so book your ticket now to avoid missing out!
Auckland
Friday 15th May 2026
9.30am - 2.30pm
Kristin School
Tauranga
Thursday 12th March 2026
9.30am - 2.30pm
Welcome Bay School
SOLD OUT!
The Not so Fine Print
Alright, deep breath everyone, here comes the 'official bit' – yes, it's our much-anticipated Terms & Conditions! We genuinely try to keep things as exciting and straightforward as possible around here, but there’s always a little necessary 'housekeeping' to ensure we're all on the same wavelength. Now, we're fully aware that diving into the intricacies of T&Cs probably isn't how you imagined spending your next few minutes, and they're certainly not designed to be blockbuster page-turners that you can't put down. However, these carefully crafted words are genuinely packed with all the important details, the 'what ifs', and the mutual understandings that help us set clear expectations from the get-go.
Ultimately, they’re here to pave the way, ensuring that every aspect of our event runs as smoothly as a well-oiled machine, and that you, our valued attendees, have a crystal-clear picture of how things work. This way, we can all focus wholeheartedly on soaking up the knowledge, making connections, and having an absolutely brilliant, inspiring, and wonderfully hiccup-free conference experience together!
Our full terms and conditions can be viewed here.
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