Join us for a candid Fireside Chat with Paul Ash, Executive Director of the Christchurch Call, as we unpack the global initiative launched in response to the 2019 Christchurch terrorist attack.

We’ll explore how this unique collaboration between governments and tech platforms is evolving in 2025, and the importance of creating accountability. This conversation is a rare chance to hear directly from the person leading New Zealand’s international digital diplomacy.

Paul Ash – Christchurch Call Foundation chief executive

Paul is an experienced leader of international digital policy and diplomacy work. As the inaugural Chief Executive of the Christchurch Call Foundation, he continues to drive a collaborative effort to eliminate terrorist and violent extremist content online.

Paul has led the Christchurch Call secretariat since its inception, playing a key role in advancing its mission.

Paul served as the New Zealand Prime Minister's Special Representative on Cyber and Digital from 2020-2024. His background includes leading the National Security Policy Directorate at the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (2018-2019) and the National Cyber Policy Office (2012-2017).  Paul's diplomatic experience spans assignments in Brussels, Solomon Islands, Beijing, and Taipei. Paul was educated at Victoria University of Wellington and the Chinese Language and Area Studies School, Taipei. This global perspective informs and shapes Paul’s approach to digital challenges.

This event is a free webinar for the wider ITP community, register above to receive the invitation and connection details prior to the event.