HR + L&D Innovation & Tech Fest New Zealand returns to Auckland for two days examining how technology is reshaping people, process and workplace culture. Sessions cover AI-enabled learning, skills-based talent strategies, workforce analytics and human-centred leadership, drawing HR, L&D and payroll professionals from across New Zealand and the wider APAC region. Past attendees from Health New Zealand, Woolworths Group and Cargill point to strong practical content and an established, well-run format now in its later editions. Booked over 11 months out, it’s a solid addition for anyone planning NZ travel or partnerships in mid-2027.