Event Information

CIO panel discussion

Tracks

Plenary/ICT Room: Rongomatane A

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

3:35 PM - 4:35 PM

Breakout Room A, Rongomatane A

Overview

Panel chair: Petra Bagust
Panellists:
Allan Lightbourne, Hamilton City Council James Roberts, Wellington City Council Jane McLeod, Nelson City Council

Details

Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: Explore the latest cybersecurity threats, data breaches, and the importance of protecting personal and business data in the digital age Tech Education and Workforce Development: Address the skills gap in the ICT sector and initiatives to train and upskill the workforce for the digital age Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Examine the impact of AI and ML on various industries, as well as the ethical and regulatory considerations Future Tech Trends: Predict the emerging technologies and trends that will shape New Zealand's ICT landscape in the coming years. Sustainability and Green ICT: Discuss how the ICT industry can reduce its carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices.

Speaker

Petra Bagust

Panel Chair

Biography

Petra has been a voice of influence in Aotearoa since the nineties, and while her hairstyle has changed, her positivity and charismatic communication certainly hasn’t. Petra brings a wealth of real life experience to the table having navigated the turbulent world of media in tv, radio and podcasting over three decades, balancing the challenges of family life and career, through to partnering with powerful organsations of change both locally and globally. Always engaging, sometimes irreverant, Petra speaks her mind with purpose, clarity and soul.

Allan Lightbourne

Chief Information Officer

Hamilton City Council

Panellist

Biography

Allan is current CIO for Hamilton City Council and Deputy President of ALGIM, as well at a strategic advisory for the Auckland university Strategic CIO. He has previously been CDO at Tauranga City Council and Mercury Energy.

James Roberts

Wellington City Council