10 June 2025

Global Identity Expert to Keynote Digital Trust Hui Taumata 2025

We’re thrilled to announce that James Monaghan, Co-Founder of MISSION, will be joining us from the UK to deliver the opening keynote address at the Digital Trust Hui Taumata 2025!

At MISSION, James leads a ventures consultancy focused on accelerating the adoption of digital trust solutions and privacy-enhancing decentralised identity. As an executive, he has helped grow three technology startups to successful exits including mobile authentication leader TeleSign and decentralised identity pioneer Evernym.

With extensive experience advising on digital trust projects across banking, healthcare, telecommunications, government, and international development, James brings valuable insights on how New Zealand can position itself at the forefront of the global digital trust landscape.

Want to know more? Read more about James here.

Welcome to Andy Higgs – New Executive Director of DINZ

We’re also delighted to introduce Andy Higgs as the new Executive Director of Digital Identity New Zealand (DINZ). Andy brings a wealth of experience to the role, with a 20-year track record of delivering growth and performance improvement across both public and private sectors.

Andy will be hosting a special session at the Hui Taumata, sharing his vision for DINZ and the future of digital identity in New Zealand.

Read more about Andy here.

Limited-Time Ticket Offer: Our Super Saver ticket offer ends on 27 June 2025. This is your last chance to secure tickets at our lowest possible price.

EXCLUSIVE MEMBER OFFER: DINZ and NZTech Group community members* can still secure Launch Special tickets for just $399! (Excludes GST + 3% service fee)

*NZTech, AgriTechNZ, AI Forum NZ, FinTechNZ, BlockchainNZ, EdTechNZ, BioTechNZ, InsurTechNZ, IoT Alliance, kiwiSaaS

Limited tickets available at this special rate – don’t miss out!

Preliminary Programme Available

Want to know more about what to expect at the Digital Trust Hui Taumata 2025? Check out our preliminary programme to get a preview of the day’s sessions and topics.

Identity as Dignity: Putting People at the Centre of Digital Trust
20Aug

Identity as Dignity: Putting People at the Centre of Digital Trust

What if identity systems weren’t just about access—but about dignity and belonging? That was the…

Seamless Hospitality: How Digital Identity Can Transform Everyday Transactions
20Aug

Seamless Hospitality: How Digital Identity Can Transform Everyday Transactions

At the Digital Trust Hui Taumata in Wellington, the conversation turned to hospitality—where the stakes…

Building Trust in the Age of AI Agents and Machine Identity
20Aug

Building Trust in the Age of AI Agents and Machine Identity

At the Digital Trust Hui Taumata 2025 in Wellington, a panel of futurists, technologists, and…

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