Navigating a Rapidly Changing World: A Tech & AI Expert Panel

We have an absolute blockbuster lineup for our next Parents Open Forum and would love to see you there.

We're hosting a special evening on a topic that is already reshaping education, careers, and everyday life:

Navigating a Rapidly Changing World: A Tech & AI Expert Panel

Join us for a relaxed and interactive discussion led by Walter Chieng – Director of the Saint Kentigern Foundation, former long-serving Director of ICT, and a 35+ year veteran of the College faculty. Walter will introduce the session and guide our audience Q&A

• Jonathan Prentice – Saint Kentigern Old Collegian, CEO, Prevas Consulting & Technology Architect. 30+ years’ experience across IT, cybersecurity, systems architecture and technology leadership.
• Kalman Bekesi – VP Software Engineering, IDEXX Laboratories. Previously Google and Chief Engineer at ASB Bank.
• Blair Watkins – Chief Technology Officer and Founder of commercebuild - global B2B eCommerce platform. Google NZ Partner, Member of The Software Association of New Zealand and EO Entrepreneurs Organization NZ

AI is evolving rapidly and nobody has all the answers. However, this discussion will provide valuable insights into three important questions facing parents today:

🔮 The Future
What career and industry disruptions will AI bring over the next decade?

🛠️ The Skills
What practical skills do our children need to remain adaptable and resilient?

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The Parents
How can we best guide and support them through these changes?

⏰ 6:30pm – Refreshments and grazing table
🎤 7:00pm – Panel discussion begins
✅ 8:00pm – Finish

📍 Staffroom, Upper Level, MacFarlan Centre, Saint Kentigern College

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