Building resilient, secure and compliant enterprises that withstand emerging threats and deliver proven RIO
As organisations accelerate their adoption of AI, cloud, and digital transformation, security leaders are under more pressure than ever to defend against sophisticated cyber threats while proving the value of their investments at the board level.
This year’s CISO Leaders summit will explore how CISOs can build resilient, secure and compliant enterprises that withstand emerging threats and deliver proven ROI. Across two days, we will unpack strategies for countering AI-driven attacks, securing the extended supply chain, operationalising New Zealand’s evolving cybersecurity regulations, and strengthening governance, data, and culture to create long-term trust. On the second day, the two summits will converge, bringing CIOs and CISOs together for joint discussions on collaboration, shared priorities and the future of digital leadership in Aotearoa.
Join over 150 of New Zealand’s senior security leaders to gain practical insights, benchmark against peers, and discover actionable approaches to building cyber resilience in an AI-driven world.
We look forward to meeting you in Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau in March.
Event themes
Cybersecurity as a strategic business enabler: Learn how to translate security outcomes into financial impact, communicate ROI to the board, and position cybersecurity as a driver of trust, innovation, and long-term growth
AI-powered threats and compliance: Leveraging AI for defence while countering AI-enabled attacks and meeting evolving NZ and AU regulatory demands
Securing the extended supply chain: Expanding protection beyond organisational perimeters to ensure resilience across vendors, and strengthening visibility and accountability across third- and fourth-party providers within the ecosystem
Culture, skills & human-centric security: Upskilling staff, embedding awareness, and creating a security-first culture to counter human risk
Who should attend?
The CISO Leaders Summit is the perfect platform to network and engage with like-minded, senior cybersecurity and risk leaders.
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Cybersecurity Strategy and Operations
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Information and IT Security
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Cloud Security and Infrastructure
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Identity and Access Management (IAM)
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Data Security, Protection and Privacy
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Network Security and Secure Architecture
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Security Intelligence and Threat Intelligence
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Zero Trust Frameworks and Strategies
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Application and Endpoint Security
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Security Operations Centre (SOC) Management
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Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (GRC)
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Incident Detection and Response
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Risk Assessment and Risk Management
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Forensic Analysis and Cyber Investigations
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Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Management
Sponsors
Key Features
International keynote: Hear from Adam Ennamli, Chief Risk Officer at the General Bank of Canada, on how unifying risk, compliance, and cybersecurity under one framework, and leveraging AI and automation, can build trust, strengthen resilience, and enable innovation.
Unparalleled Networking: Connect with 150+ senior cybersecurity, risk and technology leaders and exchange insights on navigating AI-driven threats, strengthening cyber resilience, and driving secure digital transformation across New Zealand’s enterprise landscape.
Security as a strategic enabler of business: Learn from security leaders from Foodstuffs South Island, House of Travel, Ampol, and Genesis Energy as they share how to quantify cyber ROI, influence board priorities, and position cybersecurity as a driver of trust, growth, and long-term business value
Lessons from leading through a cyber attack: Senior technology executives reveal hard-won lessons from real incidents, from crisis response and board communication to rebuilding trust.
Joint CIO & CISO Fireside chat in leading together at TSB Bank: Roxanne Salton and Tony Arnold share how “healthy tension” between technology and security leaders drives trust, innovation, and resilience.
Peer-led roundtables & converged leadership workshops: Participate in Chatham House–rule discussions led by New Zealand’s top CIOs and CISOs. Exchange practical strategies on crisis response, legacy modernisation, AI governance, and securing board-level buy-in.
