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In 2026, the TechLeaders Executive group will be once again releasing their annual Digital Priorities Report in what is a national election year. Tied to that will be a range of meetings to hear from party spokespeople on the topic of their policies around our digital future.
Events in 2026
Here is the updated list of currently planned events for 2026. A number of other in person sessions are also in the planning stage and members will receive their invitation by email directly.
Launch of the Digital Priorities Report 2026
The event to launch this years report will be held in April 2026.
When: Wednesday 29 April; 7:30am to 9:30am
Where: One NZ, Wynyard Quarter
Panelists: Jason Paris (CEO, One NZ); Liz Gosling (CIO), AUT
If you wish to attend you can contact Craig Young, CEO, here.
2026 Political Conversation series
During the months of June, July, August and September, TechLeaders will host early morning online sessions with political leaders on their policies around digital technology if they are the next Government.
2026 Tech Users Summit
This years annual Tech Users Summit will be held on Tuesday 13 October in the Grand Millennium Hotel, Auckland. Members will receive their invitation by email directly.
Our latest news
Previous Publications
TechLeaders – Aotearoa’s Digital Priorities in 2025
April 2025
Digital leaders particularly expressed a desire for greater Government participation and partnerships in the technology space, calling for more visible, strategic and impactful action to drive economic and productivity benefits.
TechLeaders – Aotearoa’s Digital Priorities in 2024
June 2024
New Zealand’s digital leaders are facing a technological tipping point, with generative artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity emerging as key priorities for 2024, according to our new report
TechLeaders – Submission on Aotearoa’s Digital Future
November 2021
Imagine a future where everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand can make the most of the opportunities that digital technology provides them to be successful.
Build digital capability to accelerate economic growth and productivity
December 2020
This TechLeaders Executive briefing paper recommends the joint development of a NZ Digital Strategy to progress the frameworks, policy, regulation and the investments needed to grow New Zealand’s digital capability
TechLeaders Executive – 2020 Manifesto
July 2020
A collaboration with input from the New Zealand’s Tech Leaders Executive on the key technology opportunities for New Zealand. The TechLeaders Executive believe there are specific areas that the next Government should focus on in order to secure a bright digital future for New Zealand. This document provides an outline of those opportunities.
