Event overview
Following a high-impact 2025 program that exposed the gap between digital ambition and delivery, Digital Leadership Day returns in 2026 to help government executives progress toward Government 3.0. While momentum is building, many agencies are still constrained by siloed operating models, uneven digital maturity, and emerging AI capability that is yet to scale. This event is designed to support leaders navigating that transition, with a clear focus on building the leadership, structures, and systems needed for more connected government.
Now in its second year, the event brings together senior public sector leaders responsible for digital strategy, policy, risk, and transformation. With a strong emphasis on lateral systems thinking, the agenda creates a practical forum to address cross-agency challenges, align policy with delivery, and responsibly advance innovation that delivers measurable public value.
Join your peers at Digital Leadership Day, Aotearoa, to gain actionable insights, learn from real-world case studies, and collaborate with leaders facing the same pressures you are. Build stronger inter-agency connections, engage with trusted partners, and leave better equipped to lead beyond silos and shape the next phase of digital governance in Aotearoa.
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Digital Leadership Day is an event for senior government executives. To request an invitation, please email [email protected] all requests will be subject to approval.
Who will be there?
Elevate strategic decision-making by aligning digital leadership with organizational goals to drive impactful change across the public sector.
- Align digital initiatives with strategic goals to create unified, meaningful change that addresses public needs holistically, setting a foundation for long-term digital transformation.
- Foster an inclusive culture by leveraging tech innovations to ensure diversity and equity within teams, promoting cross-sector collaboration and stronger, united efforts.
- Share experiences to develop ethical practices, particularly in ethical AI and secure tech adoption, building public trust and reinforcing transparency.
- Engage with fellow executives to exchange real-world insights and build alliances that support long-term digital transformation goals, staying ahead of industry shifts and future trends.
Enhance your department’s digital capabilities through practical strategies for tech-driven efficiency and process improvements.
- Leverage AI-driven process automation to streamline workflows, increase efficiency in service delivery, enhance data-driven decision-making, and boost public sector responsiveness.
- Cultivate agile thinking to balance innovation with compliance, allowing for smooth adaptation of legacy systems to meet modern demands and supporting cohesive digital strategies across departments.
- Maximise resource impact in tech projects by building cross-departmental collaboration and fostering strategic partnerships that align with evolving policies.
- Participate in leadership fundamentals to develop adaptable teams ready to meet changing public sector needs, and walk away with actionable steps for immediate implementation.
Why attend?
Enhance Your Leadership
Improve your leadership skills with sessions on fundamental practices, ethical decision-making, and team management to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Build Connections
Connect directly with peers and industry leaders to share experiences and discuss the latest trends in public sector technology.
Unmatched Networking
Connect with senior government leaders, digital innovators, and public sector change-makers in an intimate, high-impact setting. Build relationships with key decision-makers and industry experts who are equally committed to advancing digital governance and future-ready public services.
Vendors, boost your presence
Sponsoring the Digital Leadership Day positions your brand at the forefront of public sector transformation. This exclusive event attracts CXOs and senior leaders who are driving policy, regulation, and service delivery in the digital age. As a sponsor, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your solutions to decision-makers navigating complex challenges, from adopting emerging technologies like generative AI to refining governance and improving processes. Align your brand with visionary leadership and gain direct access to a high-value audience eager for practical tools and insights to future-proof their organisations. This is your chance to take a seat at the boardroom table to support and influence the leaders shaping tomorrow’s digital government.
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Registration is free for government
Digital Leadership Day is an event for senior government executives. To request an invitation, please email [email protected] all requests will be subject to approval.