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Mission & Vision

The New Zealand CIO Innovation Summit & Awards exists to be the definitive, data-driven platform that unites New Zealand’s complete innovation ecosystem- from enterprise leaders and government to entrepreneurs and investors – to accelerate digital transformation, foster world-class best practices, and celebrate the homegrown talent powering Aotearoa’s digital edge. Our vision is to solidify the Summit & Awards as the essential annual crucible where bold thinking and strategic partnerships forge the future of enterprise in Aotearoa, positioning New Zealand as a globally recognised leader in technology-led business innovation and excellence.

Meet the team

Brightstar is New Zealand’s leading provider of B2B conferences, exhibitions, and awards events, deeply connecting and influencing local business capability. The event’s transformation is fueled by the new partnership with Ecosystm, a leading market analyst and advisory firm for the new digital economy, which helps ensure the Summit is rooted in data-driven insights and world-class best practices, helping enterprises make the best decisions in the evolving digital economy. This powerful, comprehensive network creates unparalleled opportunities for sharing insights, resources, and strategic partnerships, vital for both showcasing New Zealand’s innovation capabilities globally and integrating world-class best practices locally, reflecting our understanding that innovation is the responsibility of the entire C-suite.

AMIT GUPTA

Group CEO and Founder, Ecosystm

Arishta Khanna

Group Chief Operating Officer, Ecosystm

Ullrich Loeffler

co-founder and ceo,
Ecosystm

Paula Cleghorn

CEO,
Brightstar

SASH MUKHERJEE

VP, Industry Insights,
Ecosystm

Sarah Day

Portfolio Manager,
Brightstar

Finn Robertson

Conference Producer,
Brightstar

Dominic Duncan

Sponsorship Leader,
Brightstar

Scott Clogg

Senior Account Manager,
Brightstar

Aman Bajaj

Senior Account Manager, Brightstar

Chris White

VP, Marketing & Communities
Ecosystm

MELANIE EVANS

HEAD OF MARKETING,
Brightstar

SHYLA STRATFUL

Events & Operations Manager,
Brightstar

Anthony Johnston

General Manager, Growth & Innovation, EcoSystm

Michal Osmo

Director of Business Development Australia & New Zealand, Ecosystm

Tan Hai Wun

Director, Strategic Accounts, Ecosystm

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