Future of Health: Where Aotearoa Leads Next

17 Feb 2026, 5:30pm–7:00pm NZDT

AF116 - Lecture Theatre, 90 Akoranga Drive, Northcote, Auckland, New Zealand Map

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Health is changing fast, and so are the expectations. Join AUT at our North Campus for a conversation on how technology, research, equity and people will redefine care in the years ahead. Hear sharp insights from leaders driving innovation and tackling the toughest questions in health.

 

Panel speakers:

 

  • Professor Brett Cowan, Dean of Health and Environmental Sciences at AUT
  • Dean Cowles, Head of Hauora Māori & Cultural Safety at Southern Cross Healthcare and AUT alumnus
  • Mark Rainford, Vice President of Product Strategy and Ecosystem at Orion Health and AUT alumnus
  • Associate Professor Rachel Macdiarmid, Acting Head of the School of Nursing at AUT
  • James Baxter, Clinical director at Foot Mechanics group

 

 

Facilitator:

 

  • Matthew Carroll, Head of School, Allied Health and Professor of Podiatry, AUT


Time: 5.30 pm – 7pm

  • 5.30pm – 6pm | Networking
  • 6pm – 7pm | Panel discussion + Q&A
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