# Event Details - **Event Name**: Westpac Smarts| Building a Smarter Business: Planning for the AI Era - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 11:00 am (+12:00) - **Event Description**: Take the next step in understanding how AI can support your business.About this EventBuilding on our previous event, this session offers more practical guidance, clearer examples, and additional tools to help business owners move from curiosity into confident action.We’ll look at what AI adoption actually looks like inside real New Zealand businesses - from improving productivity to streamlining everyday operations. You’ll see simple demonstrations, hear relatable examples, and learn approaches you can apply without needing a technical background.The session includes a mix of short presentations, case studies, a panel conversation tailored for business owners, and quick skill‑building videos designed to help you get started right away.If you’re looking for practical, straightforward ways AI can make a difference in your business, this session will give you fresh ideas and clear next steps.Towards the end of the event, there will be space for some general networking, as well as the opportunity to talk through anything from the session.WHO SHOULD ATTENDBusiness Leaders, GMs, Operations Managers, CEOs, and COOsCOST:Business Canterbury Connect |Thrive | Invest Member - FreeWestpac customers - FreeNon-members - $35.00REGISTERING:By registering for this event/training, you agree to receive communications from Business Canterbury regarding its products, services, and related updates. Your contact information will be used solely for these purposes and will not be shared with third parties. You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our privacy policy.It will also be taken as acceptance that your image, name, or voice may be included in publications after the event. No personal details will be shared or printed without prior consent.Note: For paid events when you enter your details - under the Registration Type & Tax Receipt Information section - please select 'Individual'. The 'Business' option will ask you for your IRD number.EVENT MANAGER:Rebecca Golding | rebeccag@cecc.org.nzPlease note that registering for this event will be taken as acceptance that your image, name, or voice may be included in publications after the event. Please note no personal details will be shared or printed without prior consent.Proudly brought to you by https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/33caafc0-1ef8-11f1-a80c-71aa7eb81ff0-rimg-w1200-h356-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Supported by https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/341155b0-1ef8-11f1-8ce5-afcd59d33ab9-rimg-w1200-h400-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/westpac-smarts|-building-a-smarter-business-planning-for-the-ai-era/100001981551841901 - **Event Categories**: Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 38.29, currency: NZD ## Event venue details - **city**: Christchurch - **state**: CA - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: Business Canterbury - Our Chamber of Commerce - **lat**: -43.52633429999999 - **long**: 172.6320939 - **full address**: Business Canterbury - Our Chamber of Commerce, 57 Kilmore Street, Christchurch, New Zealand ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Westpac Smarts| Building a Smarter Business: Planning for the AI Era - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/129c78d98094f3e1de551bd97140260f49f08d91606dc9b4ea42c5b265abae95-rimg-w940-h470-dcda1711-gmir.jpg?v=1773418714 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Westpac Smarts| Building a Smarter Business: Planning for the AI Era being held? - **A:** Westpac Smarts| Building a Smarter Business: Planning for the AI Era takes place on Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 11:00 am at Business Canterbury - Our Chamber of Commerce, 57 Kilmore Street, Christchurch, New Zealand. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Westpac Smarts| Building a Smarter Business: Planning for the AI Era? - **A:** Tickets for Westpac Smarts| Building a Smarter Business: Planning for the AI Era are priced at NZD 38 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityMember - Connect, Thrive or InvestFreeAvailableWestpac clientFreeAvailableNon membersNZD 38 + NZD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Westpac Smarts| Building a Smarter Business: Planning for the AI Era? - **A:** Westpac Smarts| Building a Smarter Business: Planning for the AI Era is organized by The Chamber. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Westpac Smarts| Building a Smarter Business: Planning for the AI Era 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 Christchurch, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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