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About this event
Event Overview
Shaping Aotearoa’s next era of digital public service
As Aotearoa’s public sector steps into a new phase of digital transformation, data and AI are unlocking powerful ways to deliver smarter, fairer, and more connected citizen services.
Join more than 200+ senior leaders, policymakers, and technology experts at the 8th Annual New Zealand Government Data Summit to explore how trusted data and responsible AI can future-proof the public service and strengthen citizen trust.
What’s new in 2026?
- Two-days filled with case studies across all tiers of public sector in Aotearoa
- Masterclasses following the conference to enhance your knowledge and skills in data and AI
- Leading public sector organisations on the speaker line-up including Department of Internal Affairs, Stats NZ, Te Puni Kōkiri, Climate Change Commission and more!
Key Themes
Attend the Summit and learn how to:
Dive into governance frameworks and data-sharing standards that enable quality, privacy and trust
Learn how agencies are adopting ethical AI to enhance transparency and outcomes
Discover proven models for inter-agency data sharing and co-governance with Māori communities
Explore how digital identity, cybersecurity and analytics are redefining service delivery
Key Speakers
2026 Speakers
Testimonials
What our clients say
A great opportunity to get a high-level view on government direction and strategy in the AI/Data space.
I always look forward to the NZ Gov Data Summit event, it's a great place for me to temperature check against other professionals in my field and an opportunity for steel to sharpen steel.
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