June 27, 2026 11:00 am
67 Symonds Street
Join Whitecliffe for an IT Industry Connect Session exploring key topics shaping the future of technology, including AI safety and security, cybersecurity, cloud, digital transformation, financial crime prevention and career pathways for IT students.
The event brings together industry professionals and future-focused speakers for panel discussions and conversations designed to give attendees insight into the changing tech industry, emerging trends and the skills becoming more important for IT professionals.
This event is ideal for prospective students, current students, IT professionals, career changers and anyone interested in the future of technology, emerging IT trends and industry pathways.
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
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| 11:00 AM – 11:10 AM | Session Opening Talk | Dr. Fay Amaral Whitecliffe CEO |
| 11:10 AM – 11:40 AM | Panel Discussion: AI Safety and Security | Haroon Raheem Cyber Defense Manager, ANZ Bank New Zealand |
| Dr Faheem Abbasi Cyber AI Technical Lead, Te Whatu Ora |
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| Riasat Ali Security Architect, Cisco Systems New Zealand |
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| 11:40 AM – 12:05 PM | Market Requirements for IT Professionals | Shiraz Ansari Consultant and Delivery Executive, HCLTech |
| 12:05 PM – 12:25 PM | Defending Against Digital Criminals in 2026 | Raj Tucker Financial Crime Analyst, Westpac Bank |
| 12:25 PM – 12:45 PM | Cyber Hygiene for Individuals and Organisations | Fatima Mutahab Senior Security Engineer, Securecom |
| 12:45 PM – 1:10 PM | New Zealand Residence Pathways for IT Students | Dr Sana Ansari Licensed Immigration Advisor |
| 1:10 PM – 1:20 PM | Session Closing Talk | Prof. Shahbaz Pervez Chattha |
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Try jewellery-making at Whitecliffe’s Holiday Programme. Create a metal pendant using sawing, drilling and filing in a hands-on studio workshop.
