As we prepare for the 2025 ALGIM Annual Conference, we're pleased to share some exciting updates about what’s in store.

Collaborating Beyond Council Boundaries

This year’s theme is all about fostering cross-organisation discussions and partnerships that deliver greater value to our communities by working together.

What’s New in 2025

• Educational Focus: A stronger emphasis on practical learning and skills development.
• New Stream – Data and Insights: Includes content on spatial data, analytics, and data storytelling.

Keynote Speakers

• Brett Johnson – "The Original Internet Godfather"
  Former cybercriminal turned security consultant and international speaker, bringing unparalleled insight into the world of cybercrime.
• Dr. Non Arkaraprasertkul – Smart City Expert
  Speaking Wednesday on sustainable urban development and the role of emerging technologies in city design.
• Eric Murray – Olympic Gold Medallist and World Rowing Champion
  Sharing leadership and motivation insights during the Awards Dinner.
• Dr. Mahsa McCauley – AI Expert and Academic, a globally recognised researcher in machine learning, cybersecurity, and AI literacy, speaking on the future of AI in public service.

ALGIM Awards – Now Open

Celebrating those who ensure our technology environments are resilient, secure, and high performing. Open to all councils and council-controlled organisations (CCOs) in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Recognising excellence in local government projects, teams, and individuals.

• New Award for 2025: ALGIM Excellence in IT Infrastructure (Network, Cloud & On-Premise)

Learn more and enter here

Conference Schedule

• Day 1 Registration Opens: 7:30 AM, Tuesday 25 November
• Welcome and Opening Session: 8:30 AM, Tuesday 25 November
• Conference Closes: 2:30 PM, Thursday 27 November

Please book travel accordingly to avoid missing key sessions.

Programme Development

We’ve worked closely with advisory groups from across local government to shape a conference programme that is:

• Practical and relevant
• Forward-thinking and educational
• Focused on innovation and collaboration

New in 2025

• Hackathon Launch
• Teams will work on real-world local government challenges.
• Encourages innovative, actionable solutions.
• Workshops and Panels
• Offering hands-on learning and deep-dive discussions.

View the 2025 Conference Programme

More updates to follow as we finalise the programme.