About us
#OfficialTwitterHandle - @AucklandAzure
Let’s all tuck into some pizza, drinks and get a monthly fix of Microsoft Azure content. We will cover some fresh topics, the latest news and give the odd demo by a group of local Microsoft MVPs and industry experts who love to engage and collaborate on all things Azure, Identity & DevOps.
Ladies, Gents, Grads & Pros from all corners of the Technology industry are encouraged to come along, learn or even contribute (we’d love that) to the Meetup and have fun doing it.
We will focus more on the IT Pro & DevOps side of Azure with the odd dip into app development should a topic come up.
See you there!
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*** We have a code of conduct to which all members of the Usergroup are expected to adhere.
Formerly Auckland Azure User Group
Upcoming events
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AI Landing Zones & Agent Governance Toolkit
Microsoft New Zealand Ltd, Level 5, 22 Viaduct Harbour Ave, Auckland, NZWould you also like to be a speaker and present at our events? Please tell us about your topic in this online form: aka.ms/AotearoaAzure/speaker
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AI Landing Zones
As organisations rapidly adopt AI, many struggle to move beyond isolated proofs of concept into secure, scalable, and governed production environments. This session explores how AI Landing Zones provide the foundational platform needed to operationalise AI safely and sustainably at enterprise scale.Chanaka Nissanka is a Principal Consultant based in Auckland, with extensive experience helping large enterprises design and adopt cloud platforms at scale. He specialises in Azure Landing Zones, cloud governance, and operating model design, working closely with architects, security teams, and business stakeholders to enable secure, scalable cloud and AI adoption. Chanaka has led and advised on complex transformation initiatives across regulated and high‑consumption environments, bridging strategy and hands‑on implementation.
Chanaka Nissanka | LinkedIn
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Agent Governance Toolkit
Runtime governance for AI agents -- deterministic policy enforcement, zero-trust identity, execution sandboxing, and SRE for autonomous agents. Covers all 10 OWASP Agentic risks with 13,000+ tests.Ricky Gummadi is a Cloud & AI Solution Architect at Microsoft. He is passionate about Cloud, AI, and startups; focused on building scalable systems, exploring emerging tech, and connecting with innovative founders.
Ricky Gummadi | LinkedIn
------------------------------------Why Attend?
- Learn some real-world perspectives on Azure capabilities
- Network with Azure professionals across Aotearoa New Zealand
- Free pizza and great conversations!
⚠️ CRITICAL: Building Access Requirements
Please read carefully - many attendees miss this!
Microsoft House has strict security requirements. To attend in person, you MUST:- Fill out the Meetup registration form. This includes your email address.
- You will receive a QR code at that address
- Arrive before 5:30 PM (building doors close)
- Check in at reception before 5:20 PM
No pre-registration = No building access (online attendance still available)
Note: QR codes are sent between 12 pm and 3 pm on the day of the evening event
To use the QR Code Scanner:
1. Find the QR Code Scanner on the far left-hand side of the gates.
2. Set your phone’s brightness to 100%.
3. Hold your phone perpendicular to the scanner without resizing the QR code.Please note: the QR code is for individual use only and should not be shared.
📅 Event Details
Online Stream: aka.ms/AotearoaAzure/stream
Agenda:
- 5:00-5:20 PM: Networking & Pizza
- 5:20-5:30 PM: Welcome
- 5:30-6:00 PM: AI Landing Zones
- 6:00-6:30 PM: Agent Governance Toolkit
- 6:30-7:00 PM: Q & A
📺 Can't Make It In Person?
- Join via live stream: aka.ms/AotearoaAzure/stream
- Recording available on our YouTube channel within a week: aka.ms/AotearoaAzure/YouTube
54 attendees
Past events
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