SHE IS AI™: Business AI in Action series
Practical AI Adoption for Business Leaders in 2026
A one-day, in-person forum for business owners, consultants, and enterprise leaders navigating AI adoption with clarity, confidence, and responsibility.
Practical AI Adoption for Business Leaders in 2026: A one-day, in-person forum for business owners, consultants, and enterprise leaders navigating AI adoption with clarity, confidence, and responsibility.
Why this event series exists
AI is no longer experimental.
In 2026, it’s operational.
But most businesses are stuck between:
Too many tools
Too much hype
Too little clarity
SHE IS AI: Business AI in Action is designed to cut through the noise and help organisations understand:
What AI is actually useful right now
How to adopt it strategically and responsibly
What leaders must get right before scaling
This is not a technical conference.
It’s a business forum for decision-makers.
Who this event is for
This event is designed for:
Business owners & founders
Consultants & professional services
Enterprise & corporate teams
Directors, senior leaders & decision-makers
If you’re asking:
“Where do we even start with AI?”
“How do we adopt AI without risk?”
“How do we move from tools to systems?”
This day is for you.
What you’ll get out of it.
By the end of the day, you’ll understand:
How to approach AI adoption strategically (not reactively)
What generative AI can and can’t, do for business
How AI automation actually gets implemented
How AI is reshaping brand, marketing, and design workflows
What responsible, ethical AI adoption looks like in practice
You’ll leave with clarity, and an action plan.
What to Expect
Agenda Snapshot
8:30am – Doors open & networking
9:00am – Opening keynote
Morning – Strategy, Gen AI, Automation
Lunch – Networking & discussion
Afternoon – AI-driven marketing & ethics panel
4:30–5:00pm – Networking & close
Venue: Trinity Wharf, Tauranga, Grid AKL, Auckland.
Date: End of March / First week of April 2026
Time
10am - 12pm NZT
90min workshop + 30 min Q&A
Location
Live interactive, actionable workshop live on zoom.
featured speakers
Amanda Jeffs
Founder & CEO, SHE IS AI
Opening Keynote: AI Fundamentals for Business Leaders in 2026
Jennifer Michtavy
AI Strategy & Organisational Readiness
How New Zealand businesses should approach AI adoption at a leadership and organisational level.
Mo Hafez
Generative AI for Business Leaders
What leaders must understand about generative AI before adopting it at scale.
Monika Mileva
AI Automation & Implementation
Turning AI intent into workflows, systems, and measurable ROI.
Katy Keene
AI-Driven Design & Marketing Workflows
How businesses are using Canva and AI to scale content, branding, and marketing efficiently.
Expert Panel on Responsible & Ethical AI Adoption
We also have an hour long thought leadership panel to finish out the day, discussing responsible, ethical, and trustworthy AI adoption for business; governance, risk, and accountability in real-world environments.
Your expert panelists:
El Wong
Anja Lee
Ricquel Harper
Lexi Gilbert
ABOUT SHE IS AI
SHE IS AI is a global platform focused on ethical, inclusive, and practical AI adoption across business, education, and society.
We bring together experts, educators, and leaders to help organisations navigate AI with confidence and care.