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NZTech Inform: Building digital trust for a stronger Aotearoa
Kia ora,
As we continue to navigate rapid digital transformation, one thing is becoming incredibly clear – trust is now the cornerstone of our digital future.
Whether we’re enabling public services, building responsible AI, or creating seamless online experiences, we need to ensure trust is built in at every level. That’s why I’m really looking forward to the Digital Trust Hui Taumata 2025 on 12 August at Te Papa.
This one-day national event brings together leaders from across government, industry, and tech to take action on digital identity, trust infrastructure and the systems that will underpin our digital economy.
Solving our national digital identity challenges is key to unlocking a highly productive, tech-enabled future for Aotearoa – it’s a core building block of our digital public infrastructure. Back in May, at our Techweek event with AWS, Rod Drury threw down the gauntlet, “Digital identity is the next big thing we need to solve, and we should do it by Christmas”. The Hui is our opportunity to bring the right people into the room to solve this for the benefit of all New Zealanders. Will I see you there?
What to expect
We’ve designed the Hui to be action-focused with expert insights, sponsor showcases and audience-led discussions. The programme covers:
- Regulatory and policy enablers
- Identity for people, legal entities and machines
🔗 Check out the full programme
Who’s speaking
We’ve secured an incredible line-up, including:
- James Monaghan from the UK – Co-founder, MISSION (international opening keynote)
- Hon Judith Collins – Minister for Digitising Government
- Hon Scott Simpson – Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- Liz MacPherson – Deputy Privacy Commissioner
- Myles Ward – Deputy Government Chief Digital Officer
🔗 See the full speaker line-up
Special offer for the NZTech community
If you’re part of the NZTech Group*, you can access an exclusive 2-for-1 Early Bird ticket, but be quick, this offer ends Monday, 28 July.
🔗 Grab your tickets
This event is created by NZTech and Digital Identity NZ, and it’s shaping up to be a pivotal day of connection, collaboration and action.
*NZTech Group includes: AgriTechNZ, AI Forum NZ, BioTechNZ, BlockchainNZ, Digital Identity NZ, EdTechNZ, FinTechNZ, InsurTechNZ, IoT Alliance and KiwiSaaS.
BlockchainNZ Executive Council Nominations – Now Open!
BlockchainNZ is calling for nominations for its 2025 Executive Council, and we’re inviting passionate leaders from across the blockchain and tech community to get involved. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of blockchain innovation and adoption in Aotearoa.
If you or someone you know is committed to advancing blockchain in New Zealand, we encourage you to submit a nomination. But don’t delay, nominations close Wednesday, 24 July.
🔗 Learn more and access the nomination form.
👋 Please join us in welcoming Dean Watson to the team as the new Executive Director for EdTechNZ.
Remember to register for our AGM on 14 August. Let’s keep making an impact together!
Ngā mihi nui,
Graeme Muller
CEO
NZTech
Read full news here: Building digital trust for a stronger Aotearoa
