What’s been happening in June…

A word from Mahsa…

🌟 Kia ora <<First Name>> 🌟

Wow, what an amazing month we've had! Our recent AI hackathon, in collaboration with Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, was truly something special. The energy was electric ⚡ as 11 teams coded their hearts out, guided by 22 awesome mentors and judged by 6 sharp minds. Our 7 incredible speakers added heaps of inspiration, and our She Sharp Ambassadors and volunteers kept everything running smoothly.

A special congratulations to our winning teams:

Best Pitch: Bethells & Co.
Best Technical Solution: CX Obsessed
People’s Choice Award: The Mini-Maxers
Overall Winner: Kaiteriteri

I'm so proud of everyone who participated—you all brought so much creativity and determination to the table. Whether you won or not, you all rocked it!

A massive thank you to our sponsors, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Microsoft, Auckland University of Technology, AI Forum NZ, Datacom, Deloitte, Promptech, and Anew, for making this event possible. And, of course, big hugs to our amazing She Sharp team 💜.

Let's keep this momentum going and continue to innovate and inspire. This is just the beginning, and I can't wait to see where we go next! 🚀

Ngā mihi nui

Mahsa McCauley
Founder and Chair
She Sharp Charitable Trust

Coming Up: Harness the Power of AI with Fonterra

Join us to learn how Fonterra, a global dairy leader, uses AI to revolutionise their value chain, producing 30% of the world's dairy exports from New Zealand farms. Discover how AI safeguards 34 production lines, saving 150 years of manual effort. The session includes a mini masterclass in Prompt Engineering and a chance to network with industry professionals. Don't miss out on exploring the transformative power of AI!

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AcademyEX and SheSharp AI for the Environment Hackathon

AcademyEX and SheSharp are back at it again, throwing the coolest event of the year, and guess what? You're totally invited! We're solving real-world environmental problems using AI. You'll learn some pretty cool skills, meet amazing people, and did we mention the impact you'll be making? Winners from each region will then be handpicked by the national AIForum judging panel to present their groundbreaking idea at the 2024 Aotearoa AI Summit in Auckland on the 11th of September.

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Our July Event: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Hackathon

What a weekend! The 3-day AI hackathon, hosted by Fisher & Paykel Healthcare and She Sharp, was a blast 🚀. We had 11 creative teams, 22 awesome mentors, 6 sharp judges, and 7 inspiring speakers. With over 100 onlookers, the energy was off the charts! From late-night coding to breakthrough moments, the innovation and teamwork were incredible. Big cheers to all the winners and a huge thanks to everyone who joined us. Special shoutouts to the Fisher & Paykel team, our fantastic judges, mentors, speakers, sponsors, and the amazing She Sharp crew. 🌟

Keep an eye out, there are more photos to come!

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She Sharp’s Mentoring Program 📚☕

She Sharp is thrilled to announce that we're gearing up for Part 2 of our wildly successful mentorship program! In the first round, we paired over 30 mentors with eager mentees from top organisations like She Sharp, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Fonterra, Kiwibank, MYOB, and more. The dedication of these mentors to nurturing the next generation of STEM leaders is truly inspiring, and we are immensely grateful for their unwavering support. Get ready for another round of amazing connections and growth! 🧠

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Industry Gossip 🗣️

Here’s what’s been happening in the tech industry this month…

Microsoft’s AI Initiatives in Healthcare: Microsoft is leveraging AI to enhance healthcare services, including projects aimed at improving diagnostics and patient management systems. For more information, you can visit the article directly here.
CompTIA’s Workforce Growth Forecast: According to CompTIA's "State of the Tech Workforce 2024," the tech sector is expected to grow by 3%, adding approximately 300,000 new jobs this year. Key areas of growth include cybersecurity, data science, and software development. The detailed report can be accessed here.