Ensuring New Zealand is the most Productive, Innovative Country Globally

26 May 2025

The executive dialogue featured Jason, CEO of One NZ, who shared his vision for the future of connectivity, technology and digital innovation in New Zealand. The discussion explored One NZ’s role in bringing world-leading telecommunications and technology services to Aotearoa, with a focus on improving safety, productivity and customer outcomes.

Jason highlighted the evolution of New Zealand’s digital infrastructure through 5G, satellite connectivity and cybersecurity, including One NZ’s satellite technology enabling nationwide texting via space. The conversation also examined the potential of generative and agentic AI, and how emerging technologies and data analytics were transforming customer experiences and creating new opportunities for employees and businesses.

The session provided senior leaders with perspectives on technology-led innovation, digital connectivity and New Zealand’s future competitiveness, while exploring how organisations could harness emerging technologies to drive long-term growth and better outcomes.

The Venue

Movenpick Hotel, Rangitoto & Browns Room, 8 Customs Street, Auckland 1010

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Event Speakers

Jason Paris

Chief Executive Officer

One New Zealand

Event Partners

Adobe

Adobe is a global technology company helping individuals, businesses and organisations create digital content, deliver personalised customer experiences and transform how they work through digital technologies. Its portfolio spans creative tools, document productivity and digital experience platforms, with solutions including Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Experience Cloud. Adobe works with organisations across industries to help them better understand and engage customers, manage digital content, automate workflows and use data and AI to improve experiences and business outcomes. Adobe has an established presence in Australia and New Zealand and works with major enterprises, government organisations and brands across the region.

Fortinet

Fortinet is a global leader in cybersecurity, delivering intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface. With its industry-leading Security Fabric architecture, Fortinet empowers organizations to securely accelerate their digital transformation. Trusted by enterprises, governments, and service providers worldwide, Fortinet’s broad portfolio of solutions spans network, endpoint, cloud, and operational security.