Andy has worked with the DIA, Callaghan Innovation and MBIE to develop policy frameworks, legislation and programmes to transform NZ’s low productivity economy including the Digital Identity Trust Framework, Consumer Data Right, Digital Strategy and the Future for Business in Aotearoa NZ.

Andy’s formative years were spent in leadership roles with Deloitte Consulting, Parex Industries, a former subsidiary of Structurflex Group, Auckland’s Economic Development Agency and MTV Networks Europe. As co-founder of Accelerate Sport (which became sport management company CSM recently acquired by Wasserman Sport) he developed partnerships with leading brands and right’s holders.

Andy Higgs

Executive Director

Digital Identity New Zealand

Andy has worked with the DIA, Callaghan Innovation and MBIE to develop policy frameworks, legislation and programmes to transform NZ’s low productivity economy including the Digital Identity Trust Framework, Consumer Data Right, Digital Strategy and the Future for Business in Aotearoa NZ.

Andy’s formative years were spent in leadership roles with Deloitte Consulting, Parex Industries, a former subsidiary of Structurflex Group, Auckland’s Economic Development Agency and MTV Networks Europe. As co-founder of Accelerate Sport (which became sport management company CSM recently acquired by Wasserman Sport) he developed partnerships with leading brands and right’s holders.

SESSIONS

Day 1

12.20

Presentation: Trusted digital identity for Aotearoa building the ecosystem for 2026

How New Zealand can develop a citizen business and machine-ready digital identity ecosystem
The core pillars needed to build trust including capability connectedness confidence and community
The role of digital identity as part of future digital public infrastructure for payments open data and service access
What government and industry must co-create by 2026 to ensure a secure interoperable and scalable identity framework

Andy Higgs, Executive Director, Digital Identity NZ

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