# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Beyond The Hype: AI that Works
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 26 Nov, 2025 at 11:00 pm – Thu, 27 Nov, 2025 at 01:00 am
- **Event Description**: Take a journey through AI, from practical first steps to advanced applications that transform your business.

You must register on our website to attend this event: https://www.hbchamber.nz/events-training/events/beyond-the-hype/

Start with AI the right way and build confidence with Matt Crowther & Mell Anderson from CentaurAI

Learn practical first steps for AI adoption, build capability, and align AI with your business needs. Matt helps NZ businesses adopt AI in ways that are human, practical, and trustworthy, with research focused on SME adoption. Mell brings expertise in team leadership, business, and project management, helping people and businesses adapt and unlock potential.

Make AI work for you and your business with Tim Pearce from Co-Intell AI

Understand the top 5 AI insights every leader needs, design your own virtual assistant, and explore AI-driven business model innovation. Tim helps organisations use AI safely, securely, and productively to deliver real outcomes.

See AI that solves real problems with Callum Ross from RossAi

Discover practical AI applications, including WasteLens™ and LabLess™, and learn a framework for evaluating tools that deliver measurable ROI. Hawke’s Bay innovator Callum combines deep-tech insights with AI expertise to help Agri-tech adopters scale and thrive with smart, data-driven solutions.

Get found in a new AI-powered search world with Kate Clapworthy from KPC Marketing

Gain practical tips for AI-powered search and marketing strategies tailored to NZ businesses. Kate helps businesses optimise their online presence in an evolving digital landscape.

Protect your business while adopting AI with Tom Hartley

Understand the link between ISO 27001 cybersecurity and ISO 42001 AI frameworks, and learn how to manage AI and cybersecurity risks. Tom is a cybersecurity consultant and ISO certified Lead Implementor specialising in AI and cybersecurity risk management for businesses.

Moving from AI assistants to autonomous agents with James Simmonds from Foxbyte

Learn about taking the next steps from AI assistants to autonomous agents that automate tasks, increase productivity, and keep your data secure. James partners with businesses to build secure, custom AI tools and smart systems that deliver measurable results.

Pricing: $50 + GST per organisation (two seats included - both required)

Each organisation must bring two attendees.
This approach is intentional; there's a lot to take in, and having two people ensures you can absorb, discuss, and apply what you learn to get the most from the experience.

Event Cancellation Terms
Cancellations made less than 72 hours before the event will not be eligible for a refund of the registration fee.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hastings/beyond-the-hype-ai-that-works/200029204067313
- **Event Categories**: business, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.hbchamber.nz/events-training/events/beyond-the-hype/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=hastings-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Hastings
- **state**: HB
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 101 Queen Street East, Hastings, New Zealand 4122
- **lat**: -39.64162
- **long**: 176.84443
- **full address**: 101 Queen Street East, Hastings, New Zealand 4122, New Zealand

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Hawke's Bay Chamber of Commerce (https://allevents.in/org/hawkes-bay-chamber-of-commerce/25947187)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 26 Nov, 2025 at 11:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 101 Queen Street East, Hastings, New Zealand 4122, New Zealand
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Hawke's Bay Chamber of Commerce
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business, workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Beyond The Hype: AI that Works ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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