CyberCert & Business Readiness | Evolution Technology

CyberCert & Business Readiness

How SMB1001 Is Influencing Insurance, Procurement & Supplier Requirements

Friday 9 October 2026 • 2:00pm – 5:00pm
New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC), Auckland

Why Attend?

Across New Zealand and Australia, organisations are increasingly being asked to demonstrate cyber maturity before they can secure contracts, join supplier panels, satisfy customer requirements and support insurance conversations.

This executive briefing will help business leaders understand what is changing, why it matters and how to prepare without creating a major internal project.

SMB1001 & CyberCert trends
Insurance industry perspectives
Procurement requirements
Supplier readiness
Practical certification pathways
Executive-level networking

What You'll Learn

SMB1001 & CyberCert

Understand where SMB1001 is heading and why certification is gaining importance.

Insurance Considerations

Hear directly from insurance professionals regarding risk management and business readiness.

Procurement Requirements

Learn how certification may influence supplier selection and commercial opportunities.

Business Readiness

Practical steps for improving readiness without disrupting operations.

Fast Track Pathways

How businesses are achieving certification efficiently through structured guidance.

Networking

Meet industry experts, insurers and fellow business leaders.

Featured Speakers

Ryan Ettridge

Co-Founder & CEO

CyberCert

Chris Bull

Insurance Specialist

Clarity Insurance

QBE Representative

Insurance Industry Perspective

QBE

Who Should Attend?

Business Owners

Understand changing commercial expectations.

CFOs & Directors

Gain insight into governance, risk and readiness.

Operations Leaders

Learn practical pathways towards certification.

Law Firms

Accounting Firms

Professional Services

Event Agenda

2:00pm

Registration, Tea & Coffee

2:15pm

Welcome & Introduction

2:25pm

SMB1001 & The Future of Business Readiness

2:55pm

Insurance & Cyber Risk

3:25pm

Fast Track to CyberCert Certification

3:45pm

Networking Drinks & Canapés

5:00pm

Event Close

Why Evolution Technology?

Evolution Technology helps businesses simplify cybersecurity, improve business readiness and support certification journeys through practical managed services and strategic guidance.

Evolving the way you do business

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Location

New Zealand International Convention Centre

101 Hobson Street
Auckland CBD

Convenient CBD location with onsite parking available.

Event Partners

EVOTECH

CYBERCERT

CLARITY

QBE