4-5 August 2026
​NZICC, Auckland, New Zealand


​Connect with New Zealand's top IT Leaders


The New Zealand CIO Innovation Summit is your chance to engage with the country's most influential CIOs and decision-makers, seeking insights on navigating digital transformation, AI adoption, and cyber security.

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Real people. Real engagement. 
​The oldest AI, Authentic Interactions

In today's saturated market, leverage the benefits of authentic, in person communication. Engage directly with CIOs and decision-makers, fostering lasting impressions that drive real ROI.

2025 insights:

889  Total unique attendees
570 Summit attendees
550 Awards attendees

Beyond the event:
245,000 website sessions in 2025

3,054 LinkedIn Page Views

335,453 LinkedIn Page Post Impressions

83% LinkedIn Follower Growth

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Connect. Showcase. Lead.
​Connection & growth converge at the New Zealand CIO Innovation Summit & Awards

Today's CIOs need both technical expertise and strategic vision. The Summit gathers leading executives to share their insights on digital leadership and governance. Take advantage of this opportunity to showcase your solutions to a high-value audience, generate qualified leads and nurture relationships. 

Lead Generation

Connect with a qualified and engaged audience to generate new business leads and nurture existing relationships for growth.

Brand Exposure

Boost industry and sector visibility. Curate your brand presence across multiple touchpoints, pre, during and post event.

Networking

Connect with peers, clients, and partners. In-person engagements spark opportunities, partnerships and collaborations like no other.

Thought Leadership

Establish and cement your thought leadership position by sharing insights, hosting workshops, and joining discussions.

Every budget. Every goal.​

The New Zealand CIO Innovation Summit & Awards offers a spectrum of sponsorship opportunities to perfectly match your needs. From high-impact exhibition booths to targeted roundtables, exclusive breakfast sessions, speaking opportunites and award sponsorship, we ensure your brand connects with the right audience.

Be exposed. 
​The social buzz is real.​

By strategically positioning your brand within this premier tech event, you'll tap into a highly engaged audience, generating over 500,000 annual impressions thorugh LinkedIn and over 20,000+ web visits per month among key decision-makers and influencers in the business technology sector.

Past Sponsors

Be quick to secure your marketing opportunity and leverage the power of sponsoring the New Zealand CIO Innovation Summit & Awards. Stand out, build relationships, and elevate your brand within the New Zealand tech landscape.

F.A.Q.

Discover answers to frequently asked questions about the New Zealand CIO Innovation Summit & Awards. Whether you’re new here or seeking detailed information, we’re here to help!

Yes, there are round-tables to add to sponsorship options for direct engagement with delegates, and a tech stage in the expo for presentation time

It is targeted at senior IT decision-makers, CIOs, CTOs, Head of IT, in enterprise corporate and mid-tier organisations with some senior public sector attendees too

Yes, there is a wide spectrum of options from major sponsorship with all the bells and whistles to an exhibitor booth, and we can tailor packages to suit all budgets and marketing objectives

​​Drive Customer Engagement Like Never Before

Ready to reach high-level decision-makers and amplify your brand?  Our team of event experts understands the power of live experiences and can create custom sponsorship packages that align with your unique marketing goals. Grab the prospectus now:

New Zealand CIO Innovation 
​Summit & Awards
​www.ciosummit.co.nz

Ph: 09 912 3616  |  www.brightstar.co.nz  |  sponsorship@brightstar.co.nz

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