Transforming enterprises for a digital future through AI innovation, strong data governance, and upskilled teams
We’re excited to welcome you to the annual CIO Leaders Summit, co-located with the CISO Leaders Summit as part of the TechXcelerate Aotearoa series.
In an era defined by rapid digital transformation, CIOs face mounting pressure to scale AI responsibly, optimise technology investments, modernise legacy systems & build future-ready workforces. Balancing these priorities while ensuring governance, resilience & measurable business value has become the defining challenge for IT leaders.
The Summit will bring together Aotearoa’s most senior digital executives to exchange ideas, explore frameworks & uncover solutions to the pressing issues shaping the future of technology leadership. With the CIO role evolving from technology steward to business strategist, today’s leaders must drive efficiency, foster innovation & deliver competitive advantage in an AI-driven environment. On the second day, the two summits will converge, bringing CIOs and CISOs together for joint discussions on collaboration, shared priorities & the future of digital leadership in Aotearoa.
Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with peers, discover innovative strategies to streamline operations, elevate data-driven decision making & ensure your organisation is ready to thrive in 2026 and beyond.
We look forward to meeting you in Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau in March.
Event themes
Scaling AI for business impact: Deploy AI enterprise-wide with ethical governance, compliance & proven frameworks that deliver measurable ROI
Optimising cloud & digital investments: Control costs with FinOps, optimise spend & prove the financial value of technology investments
Modernising systems for future agility: Integrate emerging technologies with legacy systems to streamline operations, cut technical debt & enable agility
Strengthening data management & workforce culture: Improve data governance & analytics for insights & customer value while upskilling teams for a digital future
Who should attend?
The CIO Leaders Summit is the perfect platform to network and engage with like-minded, senior digital and technology leaders, who are responsible for:
-
Digital Transformation
-
Digital Strategy
-
Technology and Innovation
-
IT / IT Operations
-
Cyber Security
-
Information Systems and Management
-
Business Intelligence
-
Business Transformation
-
Data Analytics
-
Data Access
-
Data Security
-
Data Science
-
Data Governance
-
Business Enablement
-
Continuous Operational Improvement
-
Customer Experience
-
Customer Analytics
-
Corporate Services
-
Service Delivery
-
Digital Channels
-
Agile Transformation
Attendee Organisational Profiles
28%
Financial Services and Insurance
21%
Transportation and Logistics
15%
Construction and Engineering
13%
Healthcare
11%
Retail and Consumer Goods
7%
Media and Entertainment
5%
Media and Entertainment
2025 Advisory Board
Our expert IT Advisory Board ensured that the 2025 CIO Leaders Summit was industry relevant, and aligned with the latest trends and advancements both in New Zealand and globally.
2025 Sponsors
