Overview
Agentic Build Day NZ is a community driven conference focused on building and operating AI powered systems. The event brings together software engineers, architects, product teams, and builders from diverse backgrounds who are actively shipping AI in the real world. Hosted in Auckland, New Zealand, the two day program combines hands on workshops with expert led talks to help attendees move AI projects from lab to production. The event is designed to be practical and collaborative, with emphasis on real world architectures, governance, observability, and the operational challenges of deploying AI agents and agentic workflows.
Dates and Venue
The event spans two days, October 21-22, 2026. Day one features full day workshops, while day two hosts a 1 day conference format with sessions and talks. The venue is the Aotea Centre, located in central Auckland. Attendees will have access to hands on sessions, demonstrations, and connecting with peers in a focused, engineering driven setting. The site indicates that more details about speakers and the exact schedule are forthcoming, but confirms the core structure of workshops and conference sessions.
Who Should Attend
This conference is targeted at engineers and practitioners who are building AI systems, including agents, systems architects, and those involved in AI infrastructure and governance. It welcomes participants from both technical and non-technical backgrounds who are applying AI in real world contexts. The event aims to foster knowledge sharing, practical lessons from production AI, and discussions about standards such as MCP and Skills, orchestration, evaluation, security, memory management, and observability in AI powered environments.
Agenda and Format
- October 21, 2026: Full Day Workshops
- Workshops are designed to build practical skills and enable hands on experimentation with agentic approaches.
- October 22, 2026: One Day Conference
- A focused program of talks and sessions around deploying AI in production, with emphasis on agents, systems, governance, and real world case studies.
- Attendees can expect a mix of talks, panels, and collaborative sessions, with content from engineers shipping AI in production and practitioners exploring practical use cases of agentic technology.
Speakers and Sessions
The page notes that details on speakers and the schedule will be announced soon. It invites speakers and practitioners to apply for in person talks, panels, or workshops in Auckland, detailing the different time lengths and formats. While specific speaker names are not listed yet, the conference emphasizes experienced practitioners who are actively building and deploying AI systems.
Venue and Logistics
Aotea Centre is highlighted as the host venue in Auckland, with the event clearly positioned as a local, community driven gathering for the New Zealand and wider Australasian AI engineering community. The page also lists ticket options including a full day workshop on October 21, as well as a 1 day conference on October 22, with pricing tiers being announced. The event is described as an opportunity to learn, share, and help shape the future of the local AI industry together.
FAQ
What is included in the ticket? The page indicates workshops and conference access, with pricing and ticketing details provided via the registration link. Attendees should expect practical, hands on content and opportunities to engage with practitioners, sponsors, and the broader community. The site notes that more information about speakers and schedule is forthcoming, so potential attendees are encouraged to stay tuned for updates.
