The fifth session in the Thought Leadership Series, hosted by the Trans-Tasman Business Circle in partnership with Adobe, brought together senior leaders for an exclusive discussion on the evolving landscape of digital identity. Featuring Dhaya Sivakumar, Chief Information Officer at Livestock Improvement Corporation, the roundtable examined developments under the Digital Identity Services Trust Framework Act 2023 and the evolution of digital identity solutions across the public sector.

The discussion explored strategies for secure, trusted and user-friendly identity management, alongside the challenges of operating identity frameworks in complex environments. Participants also examined data trust, digital ecosystems and sector-wide interoperability, highlighting the importance of balancing security, accessibility and seamless user experiences.

The session provided a valuable forum for cross-sector leaders to exchange perspectives on the future of digital identity and the frameworks required to build trusted, interoperable and resilient digital services.