New Zealand Cybersecurity Conferences in 2026

Cybersecurity Conferences in New Zealand

The Latest Cyber Events in New Zealand in 2026 - 2027 are listed in this resource

Henry Dalziel Chief Nerd Wrangler & Event Curator

New Zealand has a well-developed cybersecurity ecosystem supported by strong government leadership and digital innovation.

Cybersecurity conferences in New Zealand often focus on national resilience, protecting critical infrastructure, and securing cloud environments.

Kiwi security events, IT security conferences, and cyber seminars are shaped by frameworks such as the National Cyber Security Strategy and the Privacy Act 2020.

Events like Kawaiicon and regional cybersecurity events attract professionals across the Asia-Pacific. New Zealand continues to be a key location for cybersecurity events and IT security conferences.

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Upcoming Events

3 upcoming cybersecurity conferences in New Zealand, from 18 November 2026 to 27 November 2026.

Last updated 14 November 2026.

Upcoming cybersecurity conferences in New Zealand, sorted by date.
Event	Date	Location
PAID Christchurch Hacker Conference (CHCon) 2026 Christchurch Hacker Conference Key Takeaways Three-day cybersecurity conference combining hands-on training with technical talks Designed for security professionals, ethical hackers, penetration testers and researchers Focus on practical hacking…	18 Nov 2026	Christchurch
Location Christchurch Format Physical Size 101 - 300 Speaking Opportunities Yes Speaking Category Free-To-Speak Learn more →
PAID Christchurch Hackers Conference CHCon Key Takeaways Annual cybersecurity and hacker conference held in Christchurch, New Zealand Focus on practical security, hands-on training, and community-driven knowledge sharing Brings together security…	19 Nov 2026	Christchurch
Location Christchurch Format Physical Size 301 - 500 Speaking Opportunities Yes Speaking Category Free-To-Speak Learn more →
PAID Australasian Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AJCAI) 2026 University of Auckland Key Takeaways Academic conference covering artificial intelligence, machine learning, and reinforcement learning research Targets AI researchers, PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and industry professionals across Australasia…	27 Nov 2026	Auckland
Location Auckland Format Physical Size 101 - 300 Speaking Opportunities Yes Speaking Category Free-To-Speak Learn more →