NZ Risk & Resilience Summit 2025

22-23 July 2025 | Grand Millennium Auckland New Zealand

Together we shape our future

At this years summit, we considered the unanticipated events the last decade has delivered globally and locally; risk management, resilience and connectedness are now fundamental components of strategy and operational effectiveness across business, government, infrastructure and communities. “Together we are stronger”. The New Zealand Risk & Resilience Summit featured learnings and insights in strategic planning, risk and resilience modelling through to organisational culture, operations and a broader view of supplier, customer, sector, community networks and relationship strategies. What does resilience look like for the business, the risk leaders, c-suite, community leaders and our vulnerable. How can we create a better future together? This Summit featured participation from the next generation of New Zealand’s leaders and how they think about and respond to risk and resilience.

Link to the full speaker lineup and agenda

Who attended?

Corporate leaders from the private and public sectors, including Chief Risk Officers, CFOs, and CEOs.
Advisory experts such as Risk Management Consultants, Risk Modelers and Strategy Heads.
Industry leaders from energy, finance, retail, construction, and more, occupying roles like Resilience Manager and Operational Risk Manager.
Governance and strategy executives like Directors, Governance Leads and Project Heads.
Legal and Compliance including General Counsels, Compliance Managers, and Risk Analysts.

Agenda Themes

Organisational Risk

Understand the gateway test for businesses to utilise when deciding whether a person is an employee or a contractor.

Psychosocial Risk

Psychosocial risks encompass mental health challenges in the workplace, emphasising the importance of supportive environments and proactive well-being initiatives.

Technology Risk

Innovations bring opportunities but also tech risks like cybersecurity threats, privacy concerns, and potential job displacement; vigilance is crucial.

Climate and ESG Risk

Balancing profit with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors is vital. Climate risk highlights the need for sustainable practices and resilience.