Join us for the invitation-only discussion bringing together industry and technology leaders to explore the evolving role of operational technology (OT) security in protecting critical systems and infrastructure.
To encourage open discussion, the forum will be conducted under the Chatham House Rule.
Dates and Venues:
Christchurch
Tuesday, 21st April 2026
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Bealey Rooms 4&5, Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre
Wellington
Wednesday, 22nd April 2026
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Precinct Flex (Formerly Generator)
Auckland
Thursday, 23rd April 2026
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron
Agenda:
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 12:00 PM | Arrival and registration |
| 12:00 PM – 12:40 PM | Lunch and networking |
| 12:40 PM – 12:50 PM | Welcome, housekeeping and introduction by Joshua Alcock, Fortinet  |
| 12:50 PM – 1:10 PM | Protecting critical infrastructure in an evolving threat landscape by Lee Faldo, Datacom  |
| 1:10 PM – 1:30 PM | How to build an industrial DMZ for IT and OT by Bruce Large, BLARGE  |
| 1:30 PM – 1:35 PM | Break |
| 1:35 PM – 1:55 PM | Invisible arsonists: ghosts that turn the valves by Deane Jessep, Spectrum Consulting  |
| 1:55 PM – 2:00 PM | Thank you and closing by Joshua Alcock, Fortinet |
| 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Networking |
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