Innovation

Matt Ensor

Matt merges the worlds of technology and society, enlightening audiences with his deep expertise in Artificial Intelligence, presenting a subject of immense importance that intersects with all areas of our lives. With his finger on the pulse of the latest AI advancements, Matt not only educates but also entertains, infusing each discussion with humour, making the profound implications of AI accessible and engaging.

His commitment is to propel New Zealand towards a competitive advantage through accelerating the uptake of generative AI. Matt is the Chair of the AI Forum New Zealand's Working Group on Large Language Models as well as the CEO and Founder of FranklyAI, an Auckland-based startup under the Beca group. FranklyAI was an early pioneer in the generative AI industry, and driven by its inclusive mission of "No voice left behind", Matt's team developed the first indigenous language AI for Pasifika and Aboriginal languages.

Matt customises his presentation to your audience and can cover topics as broad as the transformative role of AI in education, the evolving landscape of careers and the workplace, the challenges of the integration of AI into organisations, and the profound insights AI offers into the world we live in. Matt's outlook on the impact of AI is inherently positive, yet the profound implications of the AI technologies he presents are bound to captivate and provoke thought.