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OWASP New Zealand Day 2025

2 - 5 September 2025

Sir Owen G. Glenn Building (OGGB), University of Auckland

We are proud to present the 15th OWASP New Zealand Day conference, to be held in the Sir Owen G. Glenn Building (OGGB) at the University of Auckland Campus on Thursday and Friday, September 4th and 5th, 2025. OWASP New Zealand Day is a two-day conference dedicated to web and application security, with an emphasis on secure architecture and development techniques to help Kiwi developers build more secure applications. The conference is presented by the OWASP New Zealand Chapter and organised by AppSec New Zealand Incorporated.

There will be two presentation streams throughout the conference. The first stream will include introductory talks on application and information security topics, as well as on policy, compliance, and risk management. The second stream will primarily address deeper technical topics. Talks featuring OWASP projects and tools are particularly encouraged, as are talks by members of under-represented communities.

In addition to these principal streams, there will be a third, smaller “stream,” supporting sponsor presentations, demos of OWASP tools, and interest/user group meetings. Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Sponsors will be given priority for time slots in this “stream.” Further details will be published closer to the date, regarding opportunities for other groups to present.

Who is the Conference for?

  • Web Developers
  • Security Professionals and Enthusiasts
  • Program and Project Managers
  • Business Analysts
  • Requirements Analysts
  • Software Testers

Conference Structure

Date: Thursday and Friday, 4-5 September 2025
Time: 9:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thursday; 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Friday

The main conference on Thursday and Friday will have two streams throughout both days:

Stream One:

  • Introductory Topics
  • Program Management, Policy, Compliance, Risk Management

Stream Two:

  • Technical Topics

Throughout the conference, an exhibition area will be open in the main atrium. Representatives from many of our Premier Sponsors will be on hand throughout the event, to answer your questions about their products and services, or to discuss employment opportunities they may have available. There will be door prize drawings at the Closing Session on Friday. To qualify for the drawings, you will need to visit with each exhibiting sponsor during the conference, and have them stamp your entry card.

Registration Fees

Early registration (on or before 14 August):

  • $25, standard registration
  • FREE, for students and unwaged attendees
  • From 15 August, a late registration surcharge applies to all registrations ($25 Regular, $20 Student/Unwaged)

Training

In addition to the main conference on Thursday and Friday, we are pleased to offer training opportunities on Tuesday and Wednesday (2-3 September), at the same venue.

Training Registration will open approximately 12 May.

Training Registration Fees

  • Half-day class: $250 per person (face-to-face); $225 per person (online)
  • One-day class: $500 per person (face-to-face); $450 per person (online)
  • Two-day class: $1,000 per person (face-to-face); $900 per person (online)

Group registration discounts (single purchase):

  • 6-10 attendees: 10% off
  • 11-15 attendees: 15% off
  • 16-24 attendees: 20% off
  • 25 or more attendees: 25% off

General

The OWASP New Zealand Day conference will be happening thanks to the support provided by the University of Auckland Business School, who have kindly agreed to partner with us as the event’s Hosting Sponsor. We are able to keep the costs of attendance low - and offer free registration and travel support to students and unwaged attendees - thanks to the generous support of our sponsors.

For any comments, feedback or observations, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Conference Special Features

Delegate Lounge - Throughout the main conference on Thursday and Friday, we’ll have a Delegate Lounge available (Location TBC). The Delegate Lounge is a great place to catch up with colleagues, or add a few pieces to one of the ongoing LEGO Build projects.

Delegate Lounge Hours:

  • Thursday (4 September): 10:15 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Friday (5 September): 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

LEGO Build - In the Delegate Lounge, we’ll have a table set up, for conference participants to help out with building a number of LEGO sets throughout the event. The conference A/V team will create a stop-motion video of the builds during the conference, and we’ll view the finished video during the Closing Session on Friday.

As an added bonus, some lucky conference delegate(s) will go home with LEGO sets, as prizes in our Door Prize Draw at the Closing Session of the conference. Most of the unique sets completed during the conference will be included in the top prize, while certain sets will be set aside as separate prizes, along with each duplicate/incomplete/unopened set.

To be eligible to win LEGO sets, or other door prizes, you’ll need to visit with each of our sponsors and have them stamp your entry card. Drop boxes for completed entry cards will be available at the Conference Information Desks (in the Level 1 atrium and in the Sponsor Exhibition area).

Important Dates

  • Main Conference Dates: 4-5 September 2025
  • Pre-Conference Training Dates: 2-3 September 2025
  • Training Registration Closes: 22 August 2025
  • Last Day to Pre-Order Lunches: 22 August 2025
  • “Early Bird” Conference Registration Ends: 15 August 2025
    From 16 August, there’s an additional “Procrastinator Fee” ($25 Regular, $20 Student/Unwaged)
  • Last Day for T-Shirt Purchases: 11 August 2025 - Orders go to the printer the next morning!
  • Call for Presentations(CFP) Closes: 30 June 2025
  • Diversity Fund Applications Open: 1 May 2025
  • Training Registration Opens: 12 May 2025
  • Call for Training (CFT) Closes: 15 April 2025
  • Conference Registration Opens: 1 April 2025
  • Call for Training (CFT) Opened: 4 March 2025
  • Call for Presentations (CFP) Opened: 4 March 2025

Conference Venue

Sir Owen G. Glenn Building (OGGB), University of Auckland

Location:
University of Auckland
Sir Owen G. Glenn Building (OGGB)
16 Grafton Road, Auckland
Map: Google Maps

Stream One: Level 1
Room: Fisher and Paikel Appliances Auditorium (F&PAA, Room 115)

Stream Two: Level 0
Room: Lecture Theatre (Room 098)

Sponsor Demos: Level 0
Room: Case Room 4 (Room 009)

Delegate Lounge: TBC

Sponsor Exhibition Areas: Level 1 Atrium (Room 101) and Level 0 (071/088)

Registration and Information Desks: Level 1 Atrium (Room 101)

Accommodations

There are several hotels and backpacker accommodations near the conference venue. The following information is provided for your convenience, and is based on a Google Maps search for properties near the conference venue. No endorsement or recommendation is implied by a property’s inclusion in this list; likewise, a property’s omission should not be taken amiss.

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