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      Practical AI for NZ business leaders. Without the hype.

      A.icehouse is The Icehouse’s AI capability platform — built to help SME owners and senior leaders understand, adopt and apply AI in ways that drive real business impact.

      This is AI made practical, grounded in NZ business reality, and focused on confidence, capability and action — not noise or buzzwords.

      A.icehouse exists to help business leaders cut through the noise around AI and focus on what actually matters.

      Built by The Icehouse, A.icehouse supports SME leaders to:

      • Understand what AI really is (and isn’t)
      • Identify where it can create value in their business
      • Apply AI safely, responsibly and confidently
      • Move from curiosity to capability without needing to be technical experts

      This is not about chasing tools or trends.

      It’s about making better decisions, improving productivity, and building future-ready businesses.

      A.icehouse is designed for:

      • Business owners and founders
      • CEOs, GMs, COOs and CFOs
      • Senior leaders responsible for growth, productivity or transformation

      You don’t need a technical background. You just need to care about running a stronger, more resilient business.

      Most AI learning falls into one of two traps:

      • Too technical
      • Too theoretical

      A.icehouse takes a different approach.

      We start with your business strategy and pain points, not the technology. We focus on high-value, practical use cases and give leaders the confidence to move forward safely and responsibly.

      Our focus is:

      • Practical application over theory
      • Commercial value over experimentation
      • Confidence over complexity
      • People-first, responsible adoption

      This is AI you can actually use.

      A.icehouse builds AI capability through:

      • Immersive, in-person learning experiences
      • Practical tools, templates and workflows
      • Real examples from NZ businesses
      • Follow-up support to help turn insight into action

      AI Foundations is the starting point — and the foundation everything else builds from.

      Ways To Participate

      Our free AI for SMEs on‑demand session is part of the public launch of the Icehouse + Ten Past Tomorrow pilot.

      In 60 minutes, you’ll get a fast, practical introduction to generative AI- what it is, why it matters, and how Kiwi SMEs can start using it today.

      We cut through the hype and provide trusted, real‑world guidance so you can build confidence ahead of deeper training. Watch anytime, share with your team, and leave with clear next steps you can apply immediately in your business.

      Your first step into the intelligence era starts here.

      Key details

      • A.icehouse On‑Demand: Intro to AI with Mark (Ten Past Tomorrow)

      • Available 24/7: Stream instantly after registering

      • Duration: 60 minutes (40‑minute plain‑English intro + 20‑minute practical walkthrough)

      • Cost: Free. Designed for busy SME leaders

      Why register

      • Plain‑English intro to AI- no jargon

      • Practical use cases you can apply today

      • Access anytime and rewatch with your team

      Register and we’ll send you your private link to watch on‑demand.

       

      Register

      The AI Monthly Meetup - AI in Action: How NZ SMEs Are Already Using It

      Wednesday, 5 November 2025
      5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
      Auckland

       

      AI isn’t just for corporates. Hear how Kiwi SMEs are using AI today to lift productivity, sharpen customer experience, and grow smarter — with real case studies, lessons learned, and practical next steps you can use tomorrow.

      Register Your Future Interest

      2026 Programme details to be announced. 

       

      The AI Traction Programme is a complete organisational adoption package that equips your leadership team to set AI strategy and empowers your people to put it into action. This four-week, high-impact programme blends Senior Leadership Team (SLT) strategy sessions with hands-on, operational capability building through the AI Academy Professional Certificate.

      Who it's for

      • Senior Leadership Teams ready to move beyond AI awareness into action
      • Organisations wanting to embed AI skills across both leadership and operational levels

      What's Included?

      1. Leadership Track – AI Traction for SLTs

      • 4-Week SLT Cohort: Use case identification, adoption priorities, and 90-day AI Action Plan

      Tangible Outcome: A prioritised, actionable AI adoption plan tailored to your organisation.

      2. Organisation-Wide Track – AI Academy Professional Certificate

      • Welcome & Foundation Session (90 min)
      • 2 x Ask Me Anything Webinars (60 min)
      • Closing Webinar (60 min)
      • 6 Weeks’ Access to on-demand learning (fundamentals, prompt engineering, automation, tool integration)
      • Practical templates, guides, and exercises
      • Suitable for all roles, ensuring organisation-wide capability

      Why this works

      • Leadership-led change ensures adoption sticks
      • Whole-organisation enablement builds capability where it matters
      • Practical focus turns AI from concept into competitive advantage in weeks.

       

      Delivery: Online

       

      2026 Programme Details to be announced.


      Register your details now to be the first to know. 




      Register Interest Here

      2026 Programme details to be announced. 

       

      A high-impact, live-in leadership programme where SLTs step away from daily operations to design a costed, phased, and realistic 24-month AI enablement roadmap. This residential format condenses and intensifies the “AI Traction for SLTs” programme into an immersive two-day experience in a premium location.

      Who it’s for

      • SLTs wanting to accelerate AI adoption planning
      • Organisations seeking an immersive off-site environment to build alignment and momentum

      What's Included?
      Everything in “AI Traction for SLTs” condensed into 2 days, plus:

      • Premium Venue & Accommodation – Two days, 1 nights (Auckland)
      • Strategic Deep-Dives on AI adoption pathways
      • Hands-On AI Exploration of tools, frameworks, applications
      • Expert Facilitation for tangible outputs
      • AI Roadmap – 24-month phased adoption plan

      Programme Outcomes

      • Shared vision and commitment for AI adoption
      • Clear ROI pathways in organisational context
      • Actionable roadmap with costs, timelines, metrics
      • Increased confidence in leading AI-driven change

      2026 Programme Details to be announced.


      Register your details now to be the first to know. 


      Register Interest Here

      Built by The Icehouse

      New Zealand’s leading growth partner for SMEs.

      For over 20 years, The Icehouse has helped thousands of business owners and leaders:

      • Build capability
      • Navigate complexity and change
      • Strengthen leadership teams
      • Grow resilient, future-focused businesses

      AI is simply the next chapter in that journey. 

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Pricing varies by format.

      Webinars & Meet Ups are Free to attend but require pre registration.

      Programmes are paid.

       

      Webinars are 60 minutes.

      Meet Ups are 1 - 1.5hrs

      SLT Traction Programme is a series of online self learning modules taking place of a period of 4 weeks followed by an extension of AI academy online access

      AI Live Intensive is two days & nights. 

      Not at all.

      At A.icehouse we're not about the very basics and we're not highly technical either.

      Our Webinars and Monthly Meet Ups are a great way to keep up with the latest knowledge and take some of your first steps into the intelligence era.

      Both our programmes are designed for leaders who are already experimenting with AI in their day-to-day work and want to build shared understanding of “what’s next” — strategy, governance, and confident decision-making. 

      SME leaders across NZ, from small teams to larger businesses. You’ll learn alongside peers with similar questions. 

      You’ll get an email confirming your submission and we will be in touch to discuss your programme.