Mark’s management consulting experience covers three decades, two continents, and the areas of both information technology and knowledge management. He has worked extensively in Asia, predominantly in China (as a trade consultant) and Singapore (as a researcher and as a co-founder and COO of a technology startup).
Mark’s recent work has focused on assisting the government to make best use of technology investments in all-of-government settings. He has been a Principal Advisor and General Manager for the (then) Government Chief Information Officer (GCIO, now GCDO), and now works in education as the Chief Advisor to the Chief Digital Officer at the Ministry of Education. Mark is a Certified Management Consultant (CMC).
Next Appearance
Future of New Zealand Government Summit 2024
Breakdown
Speakers
Mark Sowden
Tatauranga Aotearoa Statistics New Zealand
Elle Archer
Chair of Te Ao Matihiko (Māori in DigiTech)
Liz MacPherson
Office of the Privacy Commissioner Te Mana Mātāpono Matatapu
John Baddiley
Reserve Bank of New Zealand - Te Pūtea Matua
Bryan Ng
New Zealand Trade & Enterprise - Te Taurapa Tūhono
Stefan Korn
Callaghan Innovation
Highlights
Opening Keynote: Innovative Solutions: Harnessing Digital Solutions for Governmental Savings
Executive Think Tank: How Does New Zealand Deploy Innovation to Solve Legacy Challenges and Harness Emerging ICT?
Panel Discussion: Cyber Resilience in Action: How New Zealand Navigates Emerging Cyber Threats in its Digital Ecosystem.
Panel Discussion: Unifying Data for Enhanced Government Services in New Zealand
Closing Keynote
29 August 2024
- Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
31 August 2023
- Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
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Jasmine Haw Alverez
Conference Producer
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Brittini Raygo
Senior Conference Producer
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Aron Kunaseelan
Chief Operating Officer
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