Building resilient, secure and compliant enterprises that withstand emerging threats and deliver proven RIO
We’re excited to welcome you to the 4th annual CISO Leaders Summit, co-located with the CIO Leaders' Summit as part of the TechXcelerate Aotearoa series. 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 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
Quantifying cyber risk & demonstrating ROI: Strengthen defences, optimise cloud and infrastructure spend, and translate cyber risks into financial terms for the board
Securing the digital enterprise & supply chain: Embed security by design and DevSecOps to protect critical systems and supply chains with agility and trust
Strengthening compliance, data & culture: Implement NZ cybersecurity regulations, improve data governance, and foster a human-centric security culture aligned to business priorities
Who should attend?
The CISO Leaders Summit is the perfect platform to network and engage with like-minded, senior cybersecurity & risk leaders responsible for:
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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
Attendee Organisational Profiles
32%
Financial Services and Insurance
17%
Energy and Utilities
15%
Healthcare
14%
Transportation and Infrastructure
12%
Retail and Consumer Goods
10%
Education and Non-Profit
Attendee Job Titles
■ Cybersecurity / Network Security / Information Security
■ IT / Information Technology / IT Infrastructure
■ Digital / Digital Identity
■ Data
■ Risk
Level of Seniority
■ C-Suite / Managing Director
■ VP / Director / Head /
General Manager
■ Lead / Manager
■ Analyst / Architect / Engineer /
Data Consultant / Developer
2025 Advisory Board
Our expert IT Advisory Board ensured that the 2025 CISO Leaders Summit was industry relevant, and aligned with the latest trends and advancements both in New Zealand and globally.
2025 Sponsors
