Tēnā koutou, Welcome to the Tertiary ICT Conference 2026
Ngā mihi nui – thank you for joining us at TICT26
Thank you to everyone who joined us in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington for the 42nd Tertiary ICT Conference – Hui Taumata Hangarau.
Across three inspiring days, our tertiary ICT community of over 550 attendees, speakers and sponsors came together to imagine what’s next, empower meaningful change and strengthen the connections that help our people and ideas thrive.
We extend our sincere thanks to our speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, session chairs, volunteers and delegates for the knowledge, energy and generosity you brought to TICT26.
Looking ahead to TICT27
Following a fantastic TICT26 in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, we’re excited to share that the 43rd Tertiary ICT Conference is anticipated to take place from Monday 30 August – Thursday 2 September 2027 at the Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland's (UoA) Owen G. Glenn Building (OGGB), subject to final confirmation of the University’s student holiday period.
We look forward to bringing the sector together again in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland for another inspiring week of learning, collaboration and connection—beginning with Pre-Conference Activities and the Welcome Function on Monday, followed by the main conference from Tuesday to Thursday.
Congratulations to our 2026 Excellence Award Winners
Supreme Excellence Award Winner
Every Learner, Every Paper: Designing Otago’s Digital Learning Environment for Everyone
University of Otago – David Gadsby, Joel Davies and Alice La Rooy
Excellence Award – Second Place
From Infrastructure to Impact: AUT’s Self-Built AI Platform Delivering Intelligent Access and Knowledge at Scale
Auckland University of Technology – Alex Hiramatsu, Asma Dhungel and Andre Pham
Excellence Award – Third Place
Taming Agents in the Wild West: Building a Platform from Responsible Development to Informed Governance
Manukau Institute of Technology and Unitec – James Oldfield, Sharnell Aumua and Rochelle Irving
Congratulations to our winners and to everyone who shared their innovation, insight and impact through this year’s awards.
Manukau Institute of Technology and Unitec
Auckland University of Technology
David Gadsby, Joel Davies and Alice La Rooy
University of Otago