# Event Details - **Event Name**: NZ Data Science + Analytics Forum: Data Literacy and Storytelling - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us in person to hear about Data Literacy and Storytelling, sponsored by AUT.About this EventTēnā koutou!The NZ Data Science + Analytics Forum is excited to invite you to an in-person event in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland on Thursday 2 July 2026. How do you move from data to real impact? Join us to explore how organisations are building data capability and communicating insights in ways that drive better decisions.When & where:Date: Thu 2 July 2026Mode: In person (Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland).Time: In-person sign-in and whanaungatanga / networking from 3:00 pm; welcome and talks 3:15 to 5:00 pm; light nibbles/drinks and networking from 5:00 pm; wrap up around 6:00 pm.Host/Venue: AUT room WG701. This is located on level 7 of the Sir Paul Reeves Building (WG), 55 Wellesley Street in the Auckland CBD. There is also an entrance off Mayoral Drive. For more information refer to the AUT City Campus Map.Refreshments: Light finger food and non-alcoholic drinks provided after the presentations.Thanks to AUT for their sponsorship.Speakers & topicsSusan Needham (Auckland Council): "Data Literacy". Helping people build confidence and capability to work with data. Susan will share Auckland Council's approach to Data Literacy and how it is helping people use data more effectively in their roles.Kat Greenbrook (Rogue Penguin): "Data Storytelling". Turning compliance reports into data stories that your audience can understand. Kat will share her process for finding the data stories hiding inside annual reports, leaving you with a repeatable approach you can apply to your own work.MMARC and AIRC research centres (AUT): "Postgraduate research showcase": Celebrating contributions to knowledge, practice, and industry engagement. Exploring emerging ideas, ongoing investigations, and recent milestones.Tickets / AttendanceThanks to our sponsors, NZ Data Science + Analytics Forum events are free to attend (with an Eventbrite ticket) and open to anyone with an interest in data science and analytics.Capacity is limited to around 100 people, so we recommend registering early. Please only register if you’re able to attend, as we always have a wait list. If your plans change, please cancel your registration so someone else can take your spot.About the ForumFor more information on the New Zealand Data Science + Analytics Forum, check us out at https://analytics.org.nz/ and sign up to receive notifications of future events. Many thanks to TRA for their ongoing sponsorship of the Forum.Ngā mihi,NZ Data Science + Analytics Steering CommitteeAgenda?: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PMArrive / Sign-in?: 03:15 PM - 03:20 PMWelcome?: 03:20 PM - 03:50 PMData LiteracyHost: Susan Needham (Auckland Council)Info: Helping people build confidence and capability to work with data.  Susan will share Auckland Council's approach to Data Literacy and how it is helping people use data more effectively in their roles.?: 03:50 PM - 04:35 PMData StorytellingHost: Kat Greenbrook (Rogue Penguin)Info: Turning compliance reports into data stories that your audience can understand.  Kat will share her process for finding the data stories hiding inside annual reports, leaving you with a repeatable approach you can apply to your own work.?: 04:35 PM - 04:55 PMPostgraduate research showcaseHost: MMARC and AIRC research centre (AUT)Info: Celebrating contributions to knowledge, practice, and industry engagement.  Exploring emerging ideas, ongoing investigations, and recent milestones.?: 04:55 PM - 05:00 PMWrap-up?: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PMDrink and pizza - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/nz-data-science-analytics-forum-data-literacy-and-storytelling/100001991417286712 - **Event Categories**: business, science-fair, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Auckland University of Technology, Room WG701 - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: NZD ## Event venue details - **city**: Auckland - **state**: AU - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: Auckland University of Technology, Room WG701 - **lat**: -36.8531617 - **long**: 174.7664623 - **full address**: Auckland University of Technology, Room WG701, 55 Wellesley Street East, Auckland, New Zealand ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: NZ Data Science + Analytics Forum: Data Literacy and Storytelling - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=NZ+Data+Science+%2B+Analytics+Forum%3A+Data+Literacy+and+Storytelling&date=Thu%2C+02+Jul%2C+2026+at+03%3A00+pm&bg=3 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is NZ Data Science + Analytics Forum: Data Literacy and Storytelling being held? - **A:** NZ Data Science + Analytics Forum: Data Literacy and Storytelling takes place on Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Auckland University of Technology, Room WG701, 55 Wellesley Street East, Auckland, New Zealand. - **Q**: Who is organizing NZ Data Science + Analytics Forum: Data Literacy and Storytelling? - **A:** NZ Data Science + Analytics Forum: Data Literacy and Storytelling is organized by NZ Data Science + Analytics Forum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** NZ Data Science + Analytics Forum: Data Literacy and Storytelling is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Auckland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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