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Connect with active CISO buyers and cybersecurity leaders at Auckland’s leading enterprise cybersecurity event

TĀMAKI MAKAURAU / AUCKLAND
17-18 MARCH 2025

The 3rd Annual CISO Leaders Summit NZ offers an immersive business experience for CISOs and high-level cybersecurity executives.

Featuring open-plan learning, networking, breakout zones, and receptions, the CISO Leaders NZ 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 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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Part of

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Building upon the success of our inaugural TechXcelerate series, we are excited to unveil the 2025 edition. This series addresses the unique challenges faced by the CIO team in digital transformation, data analytics and cybersecurity, offering a holistic experience for IT leaders.

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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.

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Past Speakers 

Anafrid Bennet

Head – Technology, Security and Property

Greater Western Water

Lee Timutimu

Founder; Co-Founder; Senior Community Advisor

Te Matarau – The Māori Tech Association; InternetNZ Ipurangi Aotearoa; N8V

Brett Williams

Head of Cyber Services

Bank of New Zealand

Adwin Singh

Security Domain Lead – CISO Office

Inland Revenue NZ

Ofer Reshef

Head of Information Security and Digital Risk

Entain Australia & New Zealand

Kate Pearce

Head of Security

Trade Me

Jean-Pierre Walle

Group Manager Security Assurance

Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

Martin Bleakley

Chief Information Security Officer

Laybuy

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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

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