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About Electrify Queenstown

Business owners and homeowners. Thinking about upgrading the way you heat your home? Want to save money, boost productivity, reduce your environmental impact, and futureproof the way you power your business, but not sure where to start? Electrify Queenstown is for you.

Find out about everything from government policy and green finance to the financial benefits of converting your vehicle fleet. Attend practical workshops on topics like adopting solar, demos of world-first electric tech, and Electric Experiences – fun and informative field trips to inspiring local projects.

5 Reasons to Come to Electrify Queenstown

  1. Hear from government decision makers.
  2. Meet international innovators in electrification.
  3. Get practical support from renewable energy experts.
  4. See behind the scenes at trailblazing local energy projects.
  5. Score deals on the latest electrical products.

Spark innovation and inspiration in Queenstown on 26-28 May.

Electricity's a smarter way to power your future

Electrification saves you money and it’s more efficient, while solar panels futureproof you against rising energy costs and disasters that affect the grid. Electrify Queenstown is here to help you make the change.

Your Speakers

Dr Saul Griffith
Renewable Electricity Expert
and Advocate
Geoff Simmons
Chief Economist: Parliamentary Commissioner for Environment
Marc Daadler
Senior Political Reporter at Newsroom
Jo Hendy
Chief Executive of the Climate Change Commission
Andrew Eagles
CEO of the NZ Green Building Council

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Other experts in policy, energy, climate, electricity, and sustainable business leaders

MEET YOUR SPEAKERS

Electrify Queenstown Schedule

Experience speakers from a wide range of industries talking about their electrification journey.

Monday, 26 May

Setting the stage for electrification (13:00 – 17:15)

Session type
Session
speaker(s)
Time
Venue
Facilitator
Marc Daadler
Skyline - Wakatipu Room
Welcome Address
Glyn Lewers - Mayor of Queenstown Lakes District
1:10PM
Skyline - Wakatipu Room
Why Electrify and Learnings from Around the World
Saul Griffith - International keynote speaker
1:20PM
Skyline - Wakatipu Room
New Zealand’s National Energy Plan and Queenstown’s Key Role
Rod Drury – Founder, Xero
2:00PM
Skyline - Wakatipu Room
Adaptation and Electrification: Assessing The Climate Change Risks to Renewable Energy and Electricity Networks
Jo Hendy – Chief Executive, Climate Change Commission
2:30PM
Skyline - Wakatipu Room
The challenges and opportunities of electrification
Geoff Simmons – Chief Economist, Parliamentary Commissioner for Environment.
2:50PM
Skyline - Wakatipu Room
Panel and Q&A | Optimising the Economics of Electrification
Saul Griffith, Geoff Simmons, Finn Ross, Mike Casey
3:10PM
Skyline - Wakatipu Room
Afternoon tea
3:40PM - 4:00PM
Skyline - Wakatipu Room
Energy and Climate Policy Leaders on Improving New Zealand's Energy Security and affordability
National Representative, Scott Willis, and Megan Woods
4:00PM
Skyline - Wakatipu Room
Panel and Q&A with MPs
National, Labour, Green panel
4:40PM
Skyline - Wakatipu Room
Closing Remarks
5:00PM
Skyline - Wakatipu Room
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Panel
Break
Workshop
Exhibition and Display

Tuesday, 27 May

Electrification in action
Morning Speaking sessions 09:00 - 12:30

Session Type
session
speaker(s)
Time
Venue
Facilitator
Victoria Crockford
Queenstown Event Centre - Stadium
Opening Remarks
9:00AM
Queenstown Event Centre - Stadium
Primary Sponsor
Aurora Representative
9:10AM
Queenstown Event Centre - Stadium
Business How To: Why Electrify and What Funding/Support is Available
EECA (Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority) representative
9:30AM
Queenstown Event Centre - Stadium
Energy Efficient Buildings
Andrew Eagles – CEO, NZ Green Building Council
9:55AM
Queenstown Event Centre - Stadium
Morning Tea
10:15AM - 10:35AM
Queenstown Event Centre - Stadium
Electrifying Aviation and Plans for The Future
Air New Zealand representative
10:35AM
Queenstown Event Centre - Stadium
Electrifying Maritime
Fiona Bycroft – CEO, Naut
10:50AM
Queenstown Event Centre - Stadium
Electrifying Cycling – The World’s Lightest and Most Sustainable Electric Bike
Alex Guichard - Wānaka entrepreneur
11:00AM
Queenstown Event Centre - Stadium
Transport of the Future
Chris Allington - CEO, Whoosh
11:10AM
Queenstown Event Centre - Stadium
Panel and Q&A | Electrifying Transport
Business leaders, Facilitated by Victoria Crockford
11:20AM
Queenstown Event Centre - Stadium
Panel and Q&A |  Electrification in Practice
Local business leaders, facilitated by Victoria Crockford.
11:40AM
Queenstown Event Centre - Stadium
Electrify Queenstown Accelerator
Rewiring Aotearoa representative
12:15PM - 12:25PM
Queenstown Event Centre - Stadium
Closing Remarks
12:25PM - 12:30PM
Queenstown Event Centre - Stadium

Afternoon sessions 12:30 - 15:00

Lunch
Exhibition and Displays
Explore new electrical tech and score exclusive deals at the exhibition.
12:30PM - 3:00PM
Queenstown Event Centre - Stadium
Workshop 1  |  How to Electrify Your Business with Rewiring Aotearoa
Rewiring Aotearoa representative
12:30PM - 1:30PM
Queenstown Event Centre - Function Room
Workshop 2 | TBC / More information coming soon!
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Queenstown Event Centre - Function Room

Community Evening Sessions from 18:00

Welcome Address
6:05PM
Queenstown Event Centre - Stadium
The Energy Transition
Rebecca Pear – Academic, University of Canterbury
6:10PM
Queenstown Event Centre - Stadium
How to Electrify Your Home
TBC
6:40PM
Queenstown Event Centre - Stadium
Panel and Q&A | Electrification and Community Resilience
Panelists TBC
7:15PM
Queenstown Event Centre - Stadium
Closing Remarks
TBC
7:40PM
Queenstown Event Centre - Stadium
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Wednesday, 28 May 2025

Electric Experiences

More info coming soon!

Register Free Today

Discover new ways you can electrify your business and your home with Electrify Queenstown. Tickets are free for talks and workshops.

REGISTER NOW

Testimonials

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Electrify Queenstown was a game changer for Ryder Specialty Coffee and Crimson Badger Brewing. The insights gained about green business loans and hearing from a panel of business owners were invaluable. These experiences directly influenced our decision to invest in an electric forklift, among other significant steps towards a greener future. This strategic move has not only enhanced our operational efficiency but has also reinforced our commitment to our sustainability goals.”

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Wesley McAllister

MD of Ryder Specialty Coffee & Crimson Badger Brewing

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