Experience New Zealand's biggest, and best IT event.
New Zealand's preeminent gathering of enterprise CIOs and tech leaders, for its 17th year, CIO Summit returns in August 2025! Dive deep into thought-provoking presentations, forge valuable connections with 450+ senior ICT leaders, and unlock cutting-edge insights to ignite innovation in your organisation.
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Innovating for Business Success & Reslience
AI & Hyperconnectivity
How CIOs can leverage Agentic AI, automation, and analytics to transform their organisations
Bridging IT & Business
Strategies to align technology investments with business objectives for seamless collaboration
Cyber Resilience & Risk Management
Practical approaches to mitigating AI-driven cyber threats, managing vulnerabilities, and enhancing security
Innovation & Future-Proofing
Real-world case studies on IT innovation, digital platforms, and customer experience transformation
Leadership in times of change
Insights into leading high-performing teams and navigating uncertainty
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The Summit
Check out the New Zealand CIO Summit agenda for 2025.
Public Sector Forum

The Awards
The annual New Zealand CIO Awards - an evening of prestige, recognition of excellence and inspiration.
Emerging Leaders' Forum
Free leadership forum for aspiring tech leaders.
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2025 International Keynotes
Learn from global ICT leaders
The CIO Summit brings together globally renowned tech leaders and visionaries. Gain insights from the best minds shaping the future of technology, all in one place. Network with industry peers and share ideas, but also learn from international expertise directly applicable to the New Zealand market. It's your chance to bridge the gap and propel your tech strategy forward.
Meet the 2025 international keynote speakers. Watch this space for new announcements.

Charles Edel

Rick Villars
IDC

Linus Lai
Vice President Digital Business
IDC
(Australia)

Lee Rennick
Vice President, Tech Evangelist
IDC
(Canada)

Kate Romanova
Group Head of Technology, Strategy & Innovation
Qantas
(Australia)

Krish Goundar
Head of Digital Delivery
NSW State Emergency Service
(Australia)

Guillaume Lairloup
Former Head of Technology - France 2023
Rugby World Cup Organisation Committee
(France)

Linus Lai
Vice President
IDC Australia
(Australia)
2024 Summit & Awards Sponsors











