Tēnā koutou, Welcome to the Tertiary ICT Conference 2026

Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of New Zealand is delighted to welcome you to Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington for the 42nd annual Tertiary ICT Conference – Hui Taumata Hangarau, taking place in August 2026 - Pre-Conference Activities on Monday 24 August, followed by Conference Days Tuesday 25 - Thursday 27 August 2026.

This year’s event will be held at our Kelburn campus in the heart of Aotearoa’s capital city – home to government, national cultural institutions, and a vibrant technology and innovation ecosystem.

Founded in 1897, Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of New Zealand is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. The University is New Zealand’s top-ranked institution for research intensity and consistently ranks among the world’s best universities. Our campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington – the creative, scientific, and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand – operating at the fertile interface between business, innovation, and regulation.

Conference Theme: Imagine | Empower | Belong

This year’s theme invites the tertiary sector to explore what’s next for education, build the confidence and capability to lead meaningful change, and strengthen the sense of connection and belonging that underpins student and staff success. Together, we look ahead, act with purpose, and grow as a community.

IMAGINE – Exploring future possibilities for learning, teaching, research and technology

POHEWATIA – Te kimi i ngā āheinga ā anamata mō te ako, te whakaako, te rangahau me te hangarau.

EMPOWER – Building confidence, capability, and practical tools to deliver tertiary outcomes in Aotearoa New Zealand

WHAKAMANA – Te hāpai i te māia, ngā pūkenga me ngā mea whaihua hei whakatutuki i ngā hua mātauranga ā whare wānanga i Aotearoa.

BELONG – Creating inclusive, connected communities where people and ideas thrive across the tertiary sector

NOHO WHĀNAU – Te whakatupu hapori ā whānau, e noho tuihono ai te tangata me ngā whakaaro puta noa i te rāngai mātauranga whare wānanga nei.

The Tertiary ICT Conference is an excellent opportunity to engage with colleagues from across the tertiary sector, share experiences and insights, build new connections, and reconnect with our education whānau.

We look forward to welcoming you to Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington in August 2026.

Ngā mihi - Regards

Leanne Gibson

Chief Information Officer Te Manahua NZUWiL Alumni

Te Tai Matihiko - Digital Solutions