·        AI-enabled demand response.

·        Load forecasting & market participation.

·        Energy management platforms for C&I.

·        We’re moving from a one-way grid to a dynamic, decentralised ecosystem — what’s the most urgent technical or operational capability your organisation needs to build in the next five years?

·        How are you designing for flexibility at scale — and what do you believe will be the role of AI, automation, or real-time data in managing tomorrow’s electricity flows?

·        As DERs (distributed energy resources) like EVs, solar, and batteries surge, how do you see the traditional boundaries between generation, supply, and networks shifting?

·        The network transition isn't just technical — it’s cultural. How are you leading your workforce and internal systems through this transformation to ‘future grid’ operations?

·        Fast-forward to 2030: What will success look like for New Zealand’s power system? And what do we risk if we don’t act fast enough in the next 24 months?