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We invite you to attend The Great Debate hosted by the Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland Branch of the NZIA, then stay on for the Festival Party in Q Theatre’s Lounge. 

Six speakers. One big question. Architects, engineers and social commentators face off in two teams to argue for and against the motion: AI would design Auckland better than us?

Expect a spirited, quick-fire exchange that asks:

• Can AI unlock Auckland’s potential and spark ideas beyond human imagination?
• Or is the city best shaped by those who live, love and design it?
• What can we learn from AI to get exceptional outputs – and where are its limits?
• Will AI become a valued collaborator, or make building professionals obsolete?

Speakers:

• Gordon Harcourt—communications guy and former journalist
• Nicole Stock—strategist; former publisher of Architecture NZ and Houses NZ, and former editor of Urbis
• Jon Rennie—architect and Principal at Athfield Architects, focusing on urbanism and public architecture
• Lindley Naismith—architect, co-founder of Scarlet Architects, and Fellow of the NZIA
• Mike Quirk—engineer and chairman, Buildings Market leader and New Ventures Director at Beca
• Stephanie Miller—engineer and Project Director at Holmes, with a passion for sustainability

Moderator:

• Wallace Chapman: former Creative Director and reporter, Host of Radio New Zealand's 'The Panel'