JOIN US 18-19 November 2025
CISO New Zealand
Drive strategic success through InfoSec and business synergy
Launched as CISO Auckland in 2022, CISO New Zealand has grown into one of the flagship annual gatherings for the country’s senior InfoSec decision-makers.
We’re proud to bring together some of the brightest minds from across Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland, and beyond to tackle key challenges and share critical learnings.
Expect lively discussions and case studies designed to empower senior leaders to align cyber security frameworks with business priorities and drive strategic outcomes. Be part of the event that sets the cyber security agenda — from resilience strategies and GRC to threat response and emerging technologies.
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Our CISO New Zealand speakers

Eli Hirschauge
Head of Info Security
ANZ

Colin James
Head of Information Security, Risk Management & Network Services
Southern Cross Health Society

Phil Ross
CISO
Air New Zealand

Bryan Graham
CIO
Seeka

Andrew Parker
Head of Cybersecurity
Ryman Healthcare

Laura Marshall
Head of Information Security
LIC

Darrren Beattie
Head of Information Security
Tower Insurance

Rebecca Holdsworth
Head of Privacy & Responsible AI
One NZ
What's being said about us?
“If you're looking to stay on top of cybersecurity trends and connect with like-minded professionals, CISO NZ is a must-attend. The sessions on governance, incident management, and cyber risks offer insights to strengthen your security posture, with a variety of vendors to guide you no matter where your company is on its cybersecurity roadmap.”

Carlos Ramos, Director - IT,
Aroa Biosurgery Limited
Our key themes for 2025
Shifting the centre of gravity
Embed security into leadership behaviours, strategic priorities and operational norms - shaping culture, building capability and enabling shared responsibility.
Resilience in a connected market
Owning third-party risk, navigating interdependence, and strengthening shared resilience in a highly connected, partnership-driven ecosystem.
Harnessing AI momentum
Navigate the convergence of AI, automation and data security and responding to emerging threats, operational risks and ethical challenges as they unfold in real time. .
Cyber in motion
Strengthening detection, response and recovery by turning threat intelligence, situational awareness and operational speed into decisive action.
Our upcoming events
At Corinium, we are proud to support those driving transformation in InfoSec, data, analytics, and AI through our market-leading events with insight and collaboration at their core. Take a look at some of the APAC events coming soon.

AI in Cyber ANZ Online
9 SEP 2025
Virtual forum AI in Cyber ANZ provides essential tools to navigate the intersection of AI and security. Featuring keynotes and panel discussions, it covers everything from securing AI and ethical considerations to unlocking the full potential of AI.

CDAO New Zealand
3 NOV 2025
Empower yourself alongside data leaders to navigate the evolving landscape of data, AI, and governance with strategies that blend innovation, compliance, and technology - delivering real business impact.
What you'll get out of the event

Why attend?
Seize the day at CISO New Zealand and gain actionable insights as we deep-dive into the wisdom and hard-earned lessons of over 30 extraordinary cyber security speakers. Ask your burning questions to bring interactive discussions to life, or explore strategies empowering you to lead your organisation to new heights. Be a part of meaningful conversations at our one stop tech exhibition and foster valuable connections and collaborations.

Who will be there?
CISO New Zealand is designed for CISOs, Directors, Heads, Managers of information and cyber security, and practitioners from across sectors in New Zealand. If you specialise in information security, risk management, cloud security, incident response, IT, governance, compliance, or automation, then this event offers a unique opportunity to engage with top professionals and expand your network in the cyber security field.

How can we help?
We carefully craft our events from scratch, tailoring them to support your business needs and facilitate industry growth. Our team oversees the whole process from research to post-production and are happy to answer any questions you have. We look forward to seeing you at the event!
Maddie Abe
Conference Director

Join us at CISO New Zealand 2025
Get shoulder to shoulder with your peers and see what's next in InfoSec
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