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.