National Cyber Security Summit 2027
22 - 23 March 2027 | Tākina, Wellington
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The National Cybersecurity Summit is a collaboration between
Tech New Zealand and Brightstar, proudly organised by Kiwi professionals. With a strong history of bringing together government, tech sector leaders, and businesses, this summit is the cornerstone of New Zealand’s national cybersecurity conversation.
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Join us for the National Cybersecurity Summit, New Zealand’s pre-eminent event for cybersecurity professionals for over 10 years. Where over 400 cybersecurity professionals gather for two days of insightful discussions and networking, we’re thrilled to continue growing this crucial platform. This is your opportunity to engage with thought leaders, gain practical insights, and explore the future of cybersecurity.
“Do you have your ladder on the right wall? Are you protecting your customers, your people, your data, and your organisation?”
Graeme Muller, Chief Executive, Tech New Zealand
Tech New Zealand is proud to unite New Zealand’s cybersecurity community with Brightstar each year. Together, we can tackle the challenges and opportunities presented by an ever-evolving digital landscape.
Why attend?
30+ Industry Experts and Speakers
Hear from top cybersecurity leaders and innovators, including government officials, privacy commissioners, and international experts.
125+ Organisations
Engage with professionals from diverse sectors, including government, tech, finance, and critical infrastructure, sharing challenges and solutions across industries.
35+ Exhibitors
Explore the latest technologies, with over 35 exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge solutions, discover the tools and services that will keep your organisation secure in the digital age.
400+ Cyber Security Professionals
Connect with peers, tech leaders, policymakers, and experts to share challenges, solutions, and best practices.
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This exclusive event puts you in front of a highly skilled audience hungry for insights. Get ready for meaningful engagement that drives results.
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Venue
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Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
50 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
Building a secure and resilient Aotearoa in an era of AI, geopolitical uncertainty and digital dependence. Cyber security is no longer solely a technology challenge - it's a national resilience issue, a leadership responsibility, and an increasingly important part of how New Zealand protects its economy, communities, critical services and digital future.
The National Cyber Security Summit 2027 brings together government, cyber security leaders, technology practitioners, business leaders, researchers and critical infrastructure operators to examine cyber security through three interconnected lenses:
POLICY
What does New Zealand collectively need to do? National cyber resilience, regulation, privacy, critical infrastructure, international cooperation, and public-private responsibility and accountability.
PRACTICE
What should organisations actually be doing differently? Threat intelligence, incident response, identity, zero trust, AI security, cloud and data protection, operational technology, supply-chain risk and cyber recovery.
PEOPLE
How do we make security work in organisations full of humans? Leadership, security culture, behavioural science, cyber psychology, social engineering, workforce capability, crisis decision-making and the changing role of the CISO.
Check out the Agenda:
The full 2027 programme is in development — register your interest to keep up to date.
8:30 | Registration and Coffee |
9:00 | Mihi Whakatau |
9:10 | Welcome to the National Cyber Security Summit 2027 |
9:20 | Welcome from Tech New Zealand |
9:30 | Government Keynote: Cyber Security in Aotearoa 2027: From National Strategy to National Resilience Jeremy Clarke-Watson, Deputy Chief Executive, National Security and Resilience, DPMC |
10:00 | Morning Tea |
10:40 | Keynote: New Zealand in the Crosshairs: The Threat Actors, Tactics and Geopolitical Forces Shaping 2027 |
11:10 | Privacy Commission: The New Cyber Accountability: Regulation, Privacy and What NZ Organisations Need to Prepare For |
11:40 | Panel: Who Owns National Cyber Resilience? Government, Industry and Critical Infrastructure in Conversation Tony Arnold, Chief Information Security Officer, Technology Services, TSB Bank Sharyn Reichstein, Chief Risk Officer, Tower Insurance Catherine Buhler, Global Chief Information Security Officer, Fonterra Kevin Moar, Director Regulatory and Advisory, National Cyber Security Centre |
12:20 | Networking Lunch & Exhibition |
13:30 | Interactive Roundtables: Cyber Security Roundtables |
15:00 | Afternoon Tea |
15:30 | Identity is the Battleground: Securing People, Machines and AI Agents |
15:50 | Beyond Backup: Designing for Cyber Recovery and Business Continuity |
16:10 | The AI Attack Surface: Securing Enterprise AI Before Someone Else Exploits It |
16:30 | Third Parties, Supply Chains and Concentration Risk: Securing What You Don't Control |
16:50 | From SOC to Autonomous Defence: How AI is Changing Security Operations |
17:10 | Summary remarks from the Chair |
17:20 | Drinks & Networking Function |
9:00 | Welcome Back & Day 1 Recap |
9:10 | International Keynote: Cyber Security Without Borders: What New Zealand Can Learn from Global Cyber Policy and Cooperation Christopher Painter Former U.S. Coordinator for Cyber Issues, U.S. Department of State Former Senior Director for Cyber Policy, White House National Security Council Founding Partner, The Cyber Policy Group |
9:50 | When Digital Becomes Physical: Protecting NZ's Essential Services from Cyber Disruption |
10:20 | Morning Tea |
10:55 | Panel Discussion: Cyber Resilience is a Leadership Problem: Redefining the Role of the CISO, Executive and Board Kevin Snee, Independent Chair of the Central Region Investment Committee, Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora Kate Pearce, Head of Security, Trade Me Nick Draper, Head of Cyber & Architecture (Acting), Enterprise Architect, Food Stuff South Island |
11:20 | Case Study: When the Systems Go Down - Inside a Real Cyber Crisis and Recovery |
11:45 | Case study: The Autonomous Threat: Defending Organisations in the Age of Agentic AI Jared Licht, Director of Architecture & safety, Kāinga Ora |
12:10 | Networking Lunch & Exhibition |
13:30 | Panel: The Human Firewall is Dead: Designing Security Around How People Actually Behave Lakshya Mehra, National Security Awareness and Phishing Lead, Cyber Security | Digital Services, Te Whatu Ora Eli Hirschauge, NZ Head of Information Security, ANZ Bank Oleg Zavivaev, Data, Security and Privacy Manager, Les Mills International |
14:00 | NCSC Keynote: The State of Cyber Security in New Zealand: Incidents, Readiness and the Cost of Getting it Wrong Emma Bickerstaffe, Director Cyber Defence Operations, National Cyber Security Centre |
14:30 | Closing Keynote: Trust Under Attack: Deepfakes, Deception and the Future of Human Security |
15:15 | MC Closing Remarks and End of Summit |
Check out the 2027 Speakers:
Oleg Zavivaev
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Jared Licht
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Jeremy Clarke-Watson
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Catherine Buhler
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Tony Arnold
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Christopher Painter
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Kate Pearce
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Nick Draper
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Lakshya Mehra
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Eli Hirschauge
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Sharyn Reichstein
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Don't miss out on the connections and credibility boost!
Live B2B events are your chance to shine. Showcase your thought leadership, solidify your market position, and forge valuable connections with potential customers – all at once.
This exclusive event puts you in front of a highly skilled audience hungry for insights. Get ready for meaningful engagement that drives results.
Plus, we have some unique opportunities to put your company, products, and services in the spotlight.
Ready to take your brand to the next level? Contact us today to learn more or secure your spot at this leading event.
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Tickets
Individual Ticket
SUPER EARLY BIRD-
For valid ticket, payment by 30 October 2026. Offer only available to enterprise and public sector end-users.
DOUBLE PASS
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Min purchase 2 tickets. Must be from same organisation and book at the same time. For valid tickets, payment by X month, 2027. Offer only available to enterprise and public sector end-users.
Vendor Ticket Rate
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Ticket pricing is for Vendors. For valid ticket/s, payment by 22 March 2027.
Registration Conditions
Ticket Terms
All prices are in New Zealand dollars ($NZD)
A surcharge of 2.5% + GST applies to credit card payments on top of the total amount.
Pre-Sale Tickets are valid only for the specific event for which they were purchased and cannot be transferred to other events. To remain valid, Super Saver and Early Bird tickets must be paid by date quoted.
Group ticket options are valid for registrations from the same organisation, booked at the same time.
By selecting any special pricing offer for classes of organisation, sector, or individuals or using any promotion code, you are asserting to the organiser your right to claim any such pricing offer, and acknowledge the organiser’s right to audit such claim and, if in the opinion of the organiser using its sole discretion the conditions for special pricing are not met, reject any registration.
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