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)

Muhammad Usman
Head of Quantum Systems
CSIRO's Data61
(Australia)

Manfred
Bordreaux-Dehmer
Chief Information Officer
NATO
(Belgium)

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

Anna Campbell
Chief Support Services Officer
Whakarongorau Aotearoa

Nicholas Fourie
Vice President of ICT
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare

Kate Kolich
Innovation, Data, Digital & Technology Transformation Leader

Louise Francis
Public Sector Research Leader Asia Pacific
IDC

Alex Smart
Chief Technology Officer
Southern Cross Travel Insurance

Steve Griffin
Leadership Trainer, Author and Coach

Marc Hale
Chief Information Officer
Restaurant Brands

Bronwyn Scott
General Manager
Digital Future Aotearoa

Dan Goldsmith
Regional Director - APAC
Halo Service Solutions

Louise Francis
Public Sector Research Leader Asia Pacific
IDC

Alex Smart
Chief Technology Officer
Southern Cross Travel Insurance

Steve Griffin
Leadership Trainer, Author and Coach