The 2026 edition of TechXcelerate Aotearoa brought 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.

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With over 300+ attendees across both summits, the event explored how IT and cybersecurity leaders tackled 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. 

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On Day One, the CIO and CISO communities gathered at separate summits, each focused on their distinct priorities and challenges. On Day Two, the two summits converged, creating a joint forum where CIOs and CISOs shared perspectives, aligned on common goals, and collaborated on the future of digital leadership in Aotearoa. 

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

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Building on the momentum of 2026, TechXcelerate will return to Auckland in March 2027 with a clear mission: to empower New Zealand’s CIOs and CISOs to achieve resilient growth, ethical innovation, and smarter transformation, together.