The New Zealand Institute of Intelligence Professionals Conference 2025

The Institute welcomes all members, as well as the wider intelligence community, to join us at our annual Conference, which will take place on Thursday 28th August, in the Grand Hall at Parliament Buildings, Wellington. This year’s theme—Evolving Into An Innovative and Indispensable Intelligence Sector | Ka whakawhirinakihia ma te mohio me te atawhai—is a rallying call to every intelligence professional, policymaker and partner across the public, private, and academic spheres.

The Programme Includes:

• Keynote address: The Honourable Judith Collins KC MP, Minister for GCSB, NZSIS, and Defence will be delivering our opening keynote.
• Strategy-focused Panel: How are agencies implementing the National Security Strategy?
• Technology and Innovation Showcase: Explore emerging tools, artificial intelligence applications, and the digital future of intelligence.
• Critical Conversations: Engage with pressing issues including social license, disinformation, and maintaining sector legitimacy in a complex landscape.
• Collaborative Sessions: Join dynamic panels, contribute to crowd-sourced insights, and enjoy networking opportunities with peers across the sector.

Why Attend?

Be part of a forward-looking conversation about the future of intelligence in Aotearoa New Zealand. As the sector works to become more innovative, adaptive, and indispensable, this is your chance to engage with the big questions, explore the impact of emerging technologies, and connect with the people shaping the next chapter of national security.

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