Adapting or Declining: The New Era of Learning and Innovation

I am delighted to invite you on behalf of the IIB and BioTechNZ to the fourth forum in our series of networking event to be held on Thursday 17 July 2025 from 4.30 for a 5.00 pm start.

Guest Speaker:  We are honoured to welcome Hema Sridhar, Director of Programmes and Government Relations, Koi Tū Centre for Informed Futures, to discuss a topic of the future of education—“Adapting or Declining: The New Era of Learning and Innovation.”  With a Masters in Optics/Optical Sciences Hema brings a wealth of experience in driving forward-thinking solutions for universities and learning ecosystems.

Her insights will challenge conventional wisdom and inspire action toward creating more dynamic, accessible, and impactful education models. In this compelling discussion, Hema will explore how digital transformation, student-led learning, and industry collaboration are redefining the ways we acquire knowledge. As universities stand at a crossroads, the urgency to innovate has never been greater. This talk will examine the shifts necessary to stay relevant in an era where skills, adaptability, and personalized learning take precedence.

Join us as Hema sheds light on the challenges and opportunities of this evolving landscape, empowering educators, institutions, and policymakers to embrace transformation rather than risk obsolescence.

When: 4.30-6.30 pm drinks and canapés (for 5.00 pm presentation), Thursday 17 July2025

Where: SBS Reception Lounge, at the IIB and SBS entrance to the Thomas Building, 3a Symonds St

Parking: The University is well serviced by bus routes, and car parking is available under the University of Auckland Business School (the Owen G Glenn Building) on Grafton Rd.