Aotearoa’s leading IoT community
We bring together industry, government, and academia to accelerate IoT innovation and adoption through connections, collaboration, and thought leadership — ensuring IoT is developed and deployed in ways that deliver real value for New Zealand’s economy, communities, and future.
Previously known as NZ IoT Alliance, we were launched in 2017 and have built a reputation as a trusted partner across sectors. Governed by an independent Executive Council, we represent organisations with interests in IoT‑based products, services, and solutions from across the country.
IoT Forum New Zealand is part of Tech New Zealand | Hangarau Aotearoa — a connected network of 16 technology communities. Together, we bring people, communities, and partners together to grow the tech economy, build skills and inclusion, accelerate sustainable innovation, and ensure technology is trusted and safe.
OUR ACTIVITY FRAMEWORK
Connect
We bring people together across the IoT ecosystem — creating spaces where industry, government, and academia can meet, share insight, and collaborate to shape a connected future for Aotearoa New Zealand.
Promote
We shine a light on the Internet of Things — elevating opportunities for IoT to unlock economic growth and supporting understanding of how connected technologies can deliver value across every sector.
Advance
We accelerate IoT innovation and adoption through connections, collaboration, and thought leadership — supporting the conditions for IoT to be developed and deployed in ways that deliver real value for New Zealand’s economy, communities, and future.
OUR IMPACT
IoT connects the physical and digital worlds — turning real-time data into smarter decisions, more productive businesses and better outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand. We work with our members to accelerate the responsible adoption of IoT and unlock its potential across four areas of impact.
Growth
Creating smarter, more productive businesses
Connected technologies help organisations understand what’s happening in real time, automate processes and make better decisions — improving productivity, reducing costs and creating new products, services and opportunities for growth.
Good Tech
Building connected systems we can trust
As more of our physical world becomes connected, security, privacy, interoperability and responsible data use become increasingly important. We champion IoT that is secure, trusted and designed to deliver lasting value.
People
Making everyday life safer, smarter and more connected
From healthier homes and workplaces to smarter infrastructure and more responsive public services, IoT can improve how people live, work and connect — while helping communities better anticipate and respond to change.
Planet
Using resources more intelligently
Real-time data helps us better understand and manage the physical world — optimising energy and water use, reducing waste, improving environmental monitoring and enabling more sustainable ways of operating.