Connect with active CISO buyers and cybersecurity leaders at Wellington’s leading government cybersecurity event
20-21 MAY 2025
TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA PŌNEKE / WELLINGTON
The 3rd Annual CyberGov Leaders Summit NZ is the leading event for Aotearoa New Zealand's public sector cybersecurity leaders and vendors to address the ever-evolving challenges facing the next 12 months and offers an immersive business experience for CISOs and their teams.
Featuring open-plan learning, product demos, networking, breakout zones, and receptions, the CyberGov Leaders Summit provides an engaging environment to forge industry connections and partnerships. Over two days of interactive sessions and networking opportunities, you’ll gain valuable insights, build key business relationships, and effectively address current business challenges.
The theme for 2025: Strengthening Government cybersecurity resilience and response in an AI-driven environment
The 2025 Summit will emphasise the ongoing fortification of measures, including AI-driven strategies, to protect against digital vulnerabilities and ensure swift responses to breaches. We will delve into innovative approaches for safeguarding systems, fostering rapid incident response, and building an adaptable infrastructure to navigate the evolving cyber risk landscape.
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Building upon the success of our inaugural GovTech series, we are excited to unveil the 2025 edition. This series continues to address the unique challenges faced by the CIO team in digital transformation, data analytics and cybersecurity, offering a holistic experience for IT leaders within the Government and public sector.
Past Sponsors
Summit Advisory Board
Our expert IT Advisory Board ensures that the CISO Leaders Summit is industry relevant, and aligns with the latest trends and advancements both in New Zealand and globally.
Past Speakers
Donna S Bennett
Chief Information Security Officer
U.S. Department of State
Katie Brown
Chief Executive Officer; Founder and Director; Founder and Director
Te Ao Matihiko; Te Hapori Mathiko; Social Good
Dominic Chan
Chief Information Officer | Assistant Chief Executive, Product Management
GovTech Singapore
Andrew Hood
Chief Advisor – Cybersecurity
Ministry of Education
Phil Ross
Chief Information Security Officer
Air New Zealand
John-Paul Sikking
Head of Cyber Protection
Bank of New Zealand
Jonathan Wilkins
Chief Information Security Officer
Ministry for Primary Industries
Nancy Taneja
Group Manager – Security Capability and Partnerships
Te Whatu Ora Health
Explore the Summit
"It is always really useful to attend this, because a lot of the attendees are our customers. We’ve had some really good conversations with people, uncovered a lot of challenges and opportunities that we normally wouldn’t come across. It’s a really good benefit for us"
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Past Event Highlights
