Session 4: AI in Healthcare

Panel: The Use of AI in Healthcare

Join this expert panel as they discuss the use of AI—when and why to implement it, what defines a good AI, and the key ethical considerations. Panellists include:

Rochelle Style, Bioethicist and Independent researcher
Dr Cheng Kai Jin, Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora
Daymon Nin, Whānau Tahi
Dr Ian Town, Ministry of Health | Manatū Hauora

Facilitated by Dr Robyn Whittaker, Director Research Evidence and Clinical Trials at Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora.

Upholding Pacific Data Sovereignty in the Age of AI

Malaetogia Dr Jacinta Fa'alili-Fidow, Moana Connect

Sonorous

Dr Julie Dao, Founder

An Australian start-up using body bioacoustics and AI to diagnose rheumatic heart disease.

Programme

Te Tītoki Mataora Forum

Friday 3rd July 2026