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It's been a long time since I organized an in-person meetup, so we're back with fantastic talks from the community!
Beyond the hype and vendor pitches, we want to build a space for knowledge sharing, open discussion, and collaboration about our AI journey. Bring your questions—we'll bring ours (and we have plenty!).
Agents are everywhere in the headlines—but what's actually under the hood, and how do you build and ship them safely?
Join us for an evening of talks exploring agentic AI, from the foundations and infrastructure layers through to security, governance, and real-world engineering practices.
Whether you're a software developer, platform engineer, cloud native practitioner, architect, or simply curious about where AI engineering is heading, you'll find something for you. Expect practical talks, plenty of networking, and a welcoming community of builders.
## 📅 Event Details
When: Tuesday, August 11, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: Microsoft Offices, Auckland
Doors open: 5:00 PM
# Lineup
## An Introduction to the new Agentic AI Foundation (Linux Foundation)
Speakers: Darshit Pandya & Chris Mazur
Abstract:
The Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF) is a neutral, open home—hosted by the Linux Foundation—for the projects defining how AI agents work, including MCP, Goose, AGENTS.md, and AgentGateway. This talk gives a quick tour of why the foundation exists, who's behind it, and how transparent, collaborative standards are shaping the future of agentic AI.
## From Dirt to Agents
Speaker: Juan Pablo (JP) Vasquez
Abstract:
AI isn't magic, and it isn't just autocomplete—it's five physical layers stacked from the ground up. In 25 minutes, we climb all five, so you can read any AI headline and know exactly which layer it's about.
Bio:
JP Vasquez is the founder of AI Foundry, a New Zealand sovereign AI inference provider running on owned hardware in Auckland, and the authorized ANZ partner for Positron AI. A 17x
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Join the local n8n community This is a relaxed, in-person n8n community meetup. The goal is simple: bring together builders, developers, operators, and automation-curious humans to connect, share ideas, and explore what’s possible with n8n. No long boring slide decks. Just practical demos, real conversations, and useful connections. Whether you’re brand new to n8n or already building advanced workflows, you’ll find value here. 📅 Date: Thursday 24th September, 2026 🕒 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 📍 Location: AWS Office, Level 13 PwC Tower, 15 Customs Street West, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010 What to Expect Short welcome and introduction to the n8n New Zealand community Live demo: real-world workflow example (practical, not theoretical) Open floor for community share-outs (optional 2–5 min show & tell) Structured networking time to meet other builders Snacks, drinks, and n8n swag (subject to availability) Who Should Attend Developers exploring workflow automation Founders and operators automating internal processes AI builders connecting tools and APIs Anyone curious about n8n and modern automation All experience levels are welcome. What to Bring Your curiosity A laptop, if you’d like to demo something or explore during networking RSVP Registration is required so we can manage venue capacity and catering. Spots are limited.