Modern Grids. Smarter Systems.
Sustainable Futures: Powering Aotearoa’s Energy Transition.
The Premier Event for New Zealand’s Energy Ecosystem
NZ Power Summit 2026 is New Zealand’s national platform for energy transition and infrastructure delivery
The summit brings together the leaders building and operating Aotearoa’s energy system — tackling the real challenges of connection, capacity, capability, and coordination that define the next decade of delivery.
From grid modernisation and large-scale renewables to storage, hydrogen, and digital operations, NZ Power Summit 2026 connects the full ecosystem transforming how New Zealand generates, stores, and manages power.
This isn’t policy talk — it’s where strategy becomes execution, and ambition becomes delivery
New Zealand Power 2025 World Class Speakers Included:
Caroline Ovenstone
Chief Executive Officer
Alpine Energy
David Knight
Executive General Manager Strategy, Regulation & Governance
Transpower
Esther Evening
Sustainability and Strategy Analyst
Mercury Energy
Min Tang
Director
RKP International
Hugh Karena
Ngai Takoto Trustee
Te Hiku Iwi Development Trust
Hayden Mackenzie
Head of Energy Investment
Invest New Zealand
Gareth Cartwright
Executive Officer
Community Energy Network
Graeme Jackson
GM Data & Analytics - Enterprise
Vector Limited
Raj Singh
General Manager Operations and DSO
Northpower
Dr. Mike Allen
Vice President
New Zealand Geothermal Association
Steve Macdonald
General Manager Electricity Network
Orion NZ Ltd
Alice Pettigrew
Chief Executive Officer
Eastland Generation
Marcos Pelenur
Chief Executive
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
Jason Franklin
Chief Executive Officer
Powerco
Mathew Smith
Commissioning Manager - BESS
Contact Energy Ltd
Marko Simunac
General Manager Operations & Maintenance
Vector Limited
Kannan Munisamy
Head of Future Networks
Alpine energy
Michelle Polglase
General Manager Projects Delivery
Ara Ake
Astad Kapadia
Head of DSO Strategy
Counties Energy
Brett Horwell
Head of Electricity Supply
Meridian
John Carnegie
Chief Executive
Energy Resources Aotearoa
Andrew Kerr
Chief Customer & Strategy
Alpine energy
Nigel Barbour
Group Chief Executive Officer
Orion NZ Ltd
Stephen England-Hall
Chief Revenue Officer
Genesis
Jad El Sebaaly
Sales and Business Development Director, Asia and Pacific Region
KARPOWERSHIP
Be part of New Zealand’s most influential
energy and infrastructure event
Bring your solution in front of New Zealand’s senior energy, infrastructure, and government leaders. Join the 2026 conversation to showcase how your technology, expertise, or service can help power Aotearoa’s clean-energy future.
Who Should Attend?
Why Attend?
Connect Across the Ecosystem
Meet and collaborate with decision-makers from generation, transmission, distribution, retail, government, and industry — all committed to accelerating New Zealand’s clean-energy transition.
Discover Innovation
Explore groundbreaking technologies, pioneering projects, and digital solutions shaping the future of power — from large-scale renewables and storage to digital grids, hydrogen, and AI.
Hear From the Leaders
Gain insight from C-suite executives, policymakers, engineers, and investors. From infrastructure delivery to energy equity and system reform, every perspective driving Aotearoa’s energy future is on the table.
Advance the Transition
NZ Power is your platform to align on strategy, investment, and delivery — building the resilient, smart, and sustainable energy system New Zealand needs for the decade ahead.
Calling All Innovators & Vendors
Position your brand in front of New Zealand’s most influential energy leaders. NZ Power is the must-attend showcase for:
- Grid Technology & Digital Twin Providers
- Energy Management & DERMS Platforms
- Cybersecurity & Compliance Experts
- Project Developers & EPCs
- AI, IoT & Predictive Analytics Innovators
- Battery & Flexibility Solution Providers
- Energy-as-a-Service & Carbon Accounting Startups
Contact Us
To find out more, or for any questions, please contact us below.
