Agenda

Day One - Wednesday, 22 May 2024

JUMP TO DAY 2

7:50

Registration and Morning Refreshments

8:30

Opening Karakia

8:40

Chairperson’s Opening Address

Ann Babuji, Senior Information Security Specialist, Ministry of Justice

NEXT GEN THREAT INTELLIGENCE & ANALYTICS

8:50

Keynote: How to build cyber-synergy to proactively fight cyber-crime: lessons learnt from the NCSC

Why consolidation, collaboration and sharing are must have values in today’s current cyber-threat landscape
Promoting continuous adaptation and mitigating risk through cyber threat intelligence pooling
Streamlining cyber-incident reporting functions through the integration of CERT NZ and NCSC
Best practices to facilitate greater risk-sharing across government agencies

9:20

Partner Session

Representative, Sailpoint

9:50

Keynote Panel: Building a resilient and responsive Aotearoa New Zealand in a rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape

Staying abreast of emerging threats fuelled by a growth in the Internet of Things
Unpacking the risk of AI developed threats in Aotearoa
Addressing the threat of cyber-espionage, cyber-terrorism, and state-sponsored cyber-crime in a time of geopolitical turmoil
Adopting adaptive approaches to cyber security and protecting New Zealand’s critical infrastructure, sensitive information, and communications systems

Moderator: Representative, Sailpoint

Jenna Whitman, Chief Information Security Officer, Callaghan Innovation

Phil Ross, Chief Information Security Officer, Air New Zealand

John-Paul Sikking, Head of Cyber Protection, Bank of New Zealand

10:30

Networking Bingo

10:50

Morning Tea

AI, ML & CLOUD SECURITY

11:20

Trivia

11:30

Introduction to Interactive Breakout Sessions

Interactive Breakout Sessions

Breakout A: TBC

Representative, Sailpoint

Breakout B: TBC

Representative, Proofpoint

Breakout C: Incident Response & Threat Hunting

Breakout D: Security Information & Event Management

Breakout E: Next-Generation Firewall & Network Security

Breakout F: Mobile Device Security

12:50

Networking Lunch

INCIDENT RESPONSE & CYBER CRISIS MANAGEMENT

1:50

Partner Presentation

2:20

Mini Table-Top Exercise

Cyber breaches are on the rise, and the importance of effective incident response strategies cannot be understated. Further develop your incident declaration processes in our immersive mini table-top exercise. Learn how to effectively communicate with the board, the media, and internal teams during and after a security incident. Groups will brainstorm a solution to a mini simulated incident in a risk-free environment, later returning to share their key actions and learnings

Taryn Murphy, Cyber Security Manager, Worksafe New Zealand

3:00

Sharing of Learnings

3:10

Fireside Chat: Navigating the Challenges of Data Privacy and Security

Strategies for effectively managing privacy regulations when integrating data into new technologies
Mitigating risks of data exposures by implementing data awareness training across your organisation
Developing data ethics capabilities: How can ethical data use help extract meaningful insights and enhance service delivery?

Emma MacDonald, Director | Establishment Director, Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation, Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa

Peter Gavin, General Manager, Data & Analytics, ANZ

3:40

Afternoon Tea

CYBERSECURITY CULTURE

4:10

Panel: Heightening vigilance and safeguarding your organisation with proactive awareness and leadership excellence

Fostering and sustaining a government-wide culture of cyber vigilance through individualised awareness training
Elevating cybersecurity awareness and strengthening digital defence through gamification
Educating diverse teams on the impacts of cyber-attacks and setting expectations to improve cyber vigilance
Effective cyber leadership: making organisation-wide impact and demystifying cyber threats through clear communication

Jay Nowitz, Senior Information Security Advisor, Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children

Sabine Scholl, Technology Risk Lead, ACC

Andrew Hood, Chief Advisor – Cybersecurity, Ministry of Education

Hassham Idris, Manager Security Risk and Assurance, Ministry of Justice

4:50

Chairperson’s Closing Address

5:00

End of Summit Day One and Networking Drinks

Day 2

Day Two - Thursday, 23 May 2024

8:10

Registration and Morning Refreshments

8:40

Chairperson’s Opening Address

Tamara Al Salim, Head of Business, Risk and Assurance, New Zealand Defence Force, Ambassador, New Zealand Network for Women in Security

ZERO TRUST & IAM

8:50

International Keynote

Cheow Hoe Chan, Government Chief Digital Technology Officer, Smart Nation and Digital Government Office; Senior Advisor, Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)

9:20

Partner Session

9:50

Keynote Panel: Strengthening Cybersecurity and Digital Infrastructures for the Future of Work

Addressing privacy challenges in GovTech: Data governance and supply chain resilience
Transitioning to cloud and hybrid infrastructures: Departing from legacy systems and elevating visibility on the cloud
Building an adaptable, resilient, and scalable digital infrastructure
How to best prepare for the future of work within budget constraints?

Moderator: Jo Batchelor, Head of Product Engineering, University of Auckland

Paul James, Government Chief Digital Officer; Secretary, Te Tari Taiwhenua Department of Internal Affairs

Carl Nixon, Chief Information Officer, New Zealand Defence Force

Jonathan Wilkins, Chief Information Security Officer, Ministry for Primary Industries

Jolene Armadoros, Head of Information Security, Public Trust

10:30

Morning Tea

IDENTITY, DATA & COMMUNITY TRUST

11:00

Virtual International Case Study: Future Proofing Citizen’s Identity & Access Management

The significance of implementing secure digital identity services to increase citizen engagement and trust
Strategies for addressing ethical considerations in digital identity solutions
The value of interoperability in the delivery of user-centric services

San Chander, Director, Digital Identity, digital.nsw

11:30

Keynote: The Future of Data Governance and Privacy: Navigating Regulations and Trustworthy Data Practice for Business Success

Aligning data governance, regulation, and compliance with data strategy

How data leaders can navigate the challenges posed when dealing with big data and third-party risk
Using data in a trustworthy way: How are leaders best securing self-service, data sharing and democratisation within their teams?

11:50

Partner Session

12:20

Enhancing Public Service Delivery through Community Data Collaboration

Understanding the value of transparency in data to build citizen trust
Community Voice: What role can community partnerships play in capturing meaningful, quality data?
Utilising community generated data sources, to optimise decision making and enhance public service delivery

Malcom Mersham, Data and Information Lead, Trust Tairāwhiti

12:50

Networking Lunch

1:50

Prize Draw

CHANGE MANAGEMENT & DIGITAL ADOPTION

2:10

Lightning Talk: Exploring How to Facilitate Cross-Department Sharing in Cybersecurity, Data, and Digital Transformation

Steve James, General Manager of Technology, Woolworths NZ

2:20

Challenge Room

In this interactive session, delegates will choose one group to participate in, focusing on key challenges in the IT public sector such as digital transformation, cybersecurity, and data. Discussions will follow Chatham House rules, enabling delegates to gain insights from other industry experts.

Group A: How can we innovate and accelerate projects for the benefit of multiple departments?

Steve James, General Manager of Technology, Woolworths NZ

Group B: Breaking through compliance complexity and improving your organisation’s security posture

Chhandak Bandopadhyaya, Principal Advisor – Digital Assurance and Compliance, Ministry of Education

Group C: Managing budget cuts and a lack of investment in cyber-security

Laura Jones, Head of Cybersecurity, Transdev Australasia

Group D: Next Steps to Achieving Data Collaboration and Interoperability

Paul Stone, Principal Advisor Information and Data Governance, Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities

Group E: Integrating new data analytics and AI technologies with existing legacy systems

Atilio Ranzuglia, Head of Data and AI, Palmerston North City Council

WORKFORCE TRANSFORMATION

3:30

Keynote Panel: Transforming IT Culture: Strategies for building a strong and diverse IT workforce to overcome industry challenges

Reimagining public perceptions to spark greater interest in the IT sector and increase the profile of cyber careers
Building a diverse talent pipeline and developing baseline skills through graduate programs, internships and industry partnerships
Developing a training pathway for rangatahi Maori in the technology industry
Transforming from within: How can leaders effectively support their teams while managing organizational turmoil and resistance?

Moderator: Katie Brown, Chief Executive Officer, Te Ao Matihiko; Founder and Director, Te Hapori Mathiko, Founder and Director, Social Good

Nancy Ford, Programme Lead – GovTech Talent (Digital Graduate Programme for Public Sector), Department of Internal Affairs

Nancy Taneja, Group Manager - Security Capability and Partnerships Te Whatu Ora Health

Kari Jones, Chief Data Officer, Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand; Expert Member, International Institute for Analytics

Kate King, Manager Digital Design, Te Au Reka, Ministry of Justice - New Zealand | Tāhū o te Ture

4:00

Chairperson’s Closing Address

4:10

Closing Karakia, Networking Drinks and Refreshments & End of Summit