Center for Advancing Law and Technology Responsibly
ALTeR
ALTeR bridges law, business, and sustainable innovation to design inclusive, forward-thinking legal and policy frameworks, create bridges and “translations” between lawyers and technologists to protect our rights, and empower future leaders to drive responsible and sustainable technological growth.
Center Co-Director, Professor Alexandra Andhov
“Technology shapes our future, but humanity must shape our technology.”
“While nations compete for digital supremacy, ALTeR recognises that true innovation must be anchored in human dignity and environmental sustainability. By bridging law, technology, and ethical governance, we strive through research, education, and continuous engagement to ensure that tomorrow’s breakthroughs serve not just economic growth but people and the planet.”
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Law, Technology, and Government Conference
ALTeR’s inaugural conference is taking place from 15–17 April 2026, bringing together leading academics, innovators, regulators, and legal partners from around the world in Auckland to explore cutting-edge research and the role of government in navigating technological change.
The conference spans three days of presentations, panel discussions, knowledge-sharing keynotes and interactive workshops, with a focus on safeguarding spaces for innovation and regulatory experimentation. Find out more and be part of the conversation shaping the future of law and technology.
OUR BLOG
Big Tech in Aotearoa: Are New Zealand’s Ex-post Competition Laws Strong Enough to Protect our Digital Markets?
Written by Philipp Drixler, a student in LAWCOM733: Special Topic: Shaping the Law in Tech Driven Era (2025); this blog summarises his longer academic essay. When you open your phone to search for a restaurant, buy a product, or message friends, chances are high you...
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