sunday, 17 May
Community & Systems Change
Advance Registration required for all Sessions and Experiences
Session
type
Session
SPEAKER(S)
Time
Description
PRICE
Electric Experiences:
The Resilient Home Tour
Hosted by Local Homeowner
09:00 - 10:30
Visit real, innovative homes using solar, batteries, and smart energy systems.
Free
Off-Grid & On-Purpose: The Kinloch Wilderness Experience
10:00 - 15:00
E-bus to Kinloch: off-grid energy, solar, batteries and regenerative hospitality
$100
Boat & Bike Experience
Hosted by Local Business Owners
12:00 - 14:30
Experience Queenstown by e-boat and e-bike in a scenic, low-emission adventure.
$90
Exhibition & Display:
The How-To Hub
Five exhibitor zones: Solar & Batteries, Electric Vehicles, Heating & Hot Water, Finance & Cooking
13:00 - 15:00
Drop in and get expert advice to electrify your home, business or project.
Free
The Power Playground
Multiple Exhibitors
13:00-15:00
Test EVs, e-bikes, and electrified tech with hands-on demos and expert tips.
Free
Afternoon Keynote Speakers:
Day 1 Ticket: $5
Your Electric Home: Where to Start & How to Save
Queenstown Electrification Accelerator
15:15 - 16:00
Your Electric Home: Where to Start & How to Save
Included
Leading the Charge: Aotearoa’s Electric and Sustainable Future
Izzy Fenwick
16:00 - 16:30
Discover how Aotearoa can lead global electrification through innovation
Included
Closing Remarks & Mihi Whakamutunga
16:30 - 16:45
Included
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Electric Experience
Exhibition and Display
Monday, 18 May
Business Innovation, Investment & Policy
Day 2 Ticket: $40 (Early Bird)
Session Type
session
speaker(s)
Time
Description
Price
Mihi whakatau and Welcome
Paddy Gower and Mayor John Glover
09:10 - 09:25
Included
The Competitive Advantages of Electrification
Mike Casey
09:25 - 10:00
Driving local & national productivity, cost savings, resilience & innovation
Included
Principal Sponsor Keynote: Aurora Energy
Richard Fletcher
10:00 - 10:30
Aurora Energy shares what’s next for the region’s electricity network
Included
Morning Tea + the How-To Hub Opens
10:30 - 11:15
Enjoy a delicious, sustainably sourced morning tea from Queenstown Catering
Included
Green Finance and Funding Pathways
Faciliator: Joanna Silver, Panelist: Hannah Paterson (Westpac), Dr Marcos Pelenur (EECA)
11:15 - 11:50
Explore loans, grants, and funding options to support electrification
Included
How can Queenstown lead New Zealand's energy movement?
Sir Rod Drury
11:50-12:10
Explore how local action can electrify Aotearoa
Included
Reimagining Energy for a Low-Emissions Aotearoa
Dr Steve Batstone (QEA), Jo Hendy (Climate Change Commission), Sir Rod Drury, other panelists to be confirmed
12:10 - 12:35
Learn how renewables and new tech will shape New Zealand’s clean energy future
Included
Networking Lunch + How-To Hub Opens
12:35 - 13:45
Connect over a fresh, locally sourced networking lunch by Queenstown Catering
Included
Saul Griffith: The Global Direction of Electrification
Dr Saul Griffith
13:45 - 14:15
Energy visionary Dr Saul Griffith shares bold insights on global electrification
Included
The Future of New Zealand’s Energy System: A Leaders’ Debate: 14:15-16:30
National Party
National Party Representative
14:15 - 14:30
Included
Labour Party
Labour Party Leader: Rt Hon Chris Hipkins
14:30 - 14:45
Included
Green Party
Green Party Leader: Chlöe Swarbrick,
14:45 - 15:00
Included
Opportunity Party
Opportunity Party Leader: Qiulae Wong
15:00 - 15:15
Included
Afternoon Tea + the How-To Hub Opens
15:15 - 15:45
Enjoy Queenstown Catering's delicious locally sourced, sustainable treats!
Included
The Future of New Zealand’s Energy System: Leaders’ Debate
National, Labour, Green, Opportunity representatives.
15:45-16:30
A rare on-stage debate as party leaders discuss NZ’s energy and climate future
Included
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Exhibition and Display
Tuesday, 19 May
Practical business advice – the “How To”
Day 3 Ticket: $20 (Early Bird)
Session
Type
session
speaker(s)
Time
Description
PRICE
Welcome
09:10 - 09:25
Included
Rewiring presents "The Real Savings of Electrifying Queenstown"
Josh Ellison
09:25 - 09:45
Easily understandable, clear pathway to bill savings,
Included
Aurora Energy presents "Queenstown’s pathway to a better energy system"
Josh Ellison, Jon Stone, other panelists to be confirmed.
09:45 - 10:15
Building a better energy future for the district
Included
Morning Tea + the How-To Hub Opens
10:30 - 11:00
Enjoy Queenstown Catering's delicious locally sourced, sustainable treats!
Included
EV Matchmaker
Various Electric Car Companies
11:00 - 11:30
Hear from various EV companies to understand what might be best for your needs
Included
Busting the Myths, Powering the Truth
Electrification Experts
11:00 - 12:00
Experts debunk common electrification myths with clear, evidence-based insight
Included
Networking Lunch + The How-To Hub Opens
12:00 - 13:15
Enjoy Queenstown Catering's delicious locally sourced, sustainable treats!
Included
The Electric Transport Future
Ross Copland, Eric Laakmann, Fiona Bycroft, Air New Zealand Representative
13:15 - 14:00
See how e-mobility and new transport solutions will shape movement in our region
Included
International Keynote
To Be Confirmed
14:00 - 14:30
Included
Closing Remarks
14:30 - 14:40
Included
Networking & Finish
14:40 - 15:00
Included
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