New Zealand technology partners were brought together during the first session at EDGE 2026 to examine the opportunities and challenges facing Kiwi partners looking to enter their next phase of growth. Hosted by Foundry Editorial Director for A/NZ Cathy O’Sullivan, the session focused on four key areas: AI, ecosystem development, M&A and transformation. The technology conversation opened with Ingram Micro New Zealand’s Naas Nell and Craig Galloway, who explored the rise of agentic AI in a session titled “Agentic AI: From Tool to Teammate in 2030.”