The 2026 edition of TechXcelerate Aotearoa will bring the CIO Leaders Summit and the CISO Leaders Summit together under one banner, co-located in Auckland to create a shared platform for New Zealand’s most senior technology and security executives.

With over 300+ attendees expected across both summits, the event will explore how IT and cybersecurity leaders are tackling the defining challenges of today, scaling AI responsibly, optimising cloud and technology investments, modernising legacy systems, strengthening cyber resilience, securing supply chains, and aligning digital strategies with measurable business outcomes.

On Day One, the CIO and CISO communities will gather in separate summits, each focused on their distinct priorities and challenges. On Day Two, the two summits will converge, creating a joint forum where CIOs and CISOs share perspectives, align on common goals, and collaborate on the future of digital leadership in Aotearoa.

Across two days of thought-provoking keynotes, in-depth case studies, interactive breakouts, and structured networking, TechXcelerate fosters valuable peer connections, cross-functional collaboration, and meaningful engagement with leading solution providers.

Building on the momentum of 2025, TechXcelerate returns to Auckland in March 2026 with a clear mission: to empower New Zealand’s CIOs and CISOs to achieve resilient growth, ethical innovation, and smarter transformation, together.