Presenter: Husain Al-Badry
Title: Demystifying AI and Giving People Control
Abstract: How do we breakdown our understanding of AI so we can understand what it can do, where are its boundaries, and how we can stay in control, in an age where increasingly, the AI companies want control of us!
Date:
This Scientific & Technological Advances workshop will run on Thursday 6th August from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and include a tea / coffee break.
Venue:
We're delighted to be hosting this workshop at Te Whatu Stardome, where science, astronomy and discovery come together. Set within the beautiful surrounds of Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill, it's the perfect setting for exploring the wonders of science and technology.
About the expert
Husain Al-Badry
Husain Al-Badry is a technology innovation leader, startup advisor, and AI specialist with over 20 years of experience driving large-scale digital transformation and SaaS platform delivery. He is the Co-founder and Managing Partner of Seen Ventures, where he focuses on helping organisations unlock value through applied AI and emerging technologies. Husain also serves as Chief Technology Officer at Aegros AI, a healthtech startup leveraging advanced simulations to improve clinical education and patient outcomes.
A Harvard Business School alumnus, Husain previously spent two decades at Datacom, rising to the position of Associate Director of Innovation and Growth. He is a recognised voice in New Zealand’s AI ecosystem, frequently speaking on practical AI applications, innovation strategy, and startup growth. Alongside his commercial work, he contributes to the community through board roles, mentorship, and initiatives that support founders and underrepresented groups, bringing a purpose-driven and people-first perspective to technology and leadership.
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