EEA2026 Conference
Kia ora koutou
It’s a privilege to run the electricity sector’s largest conference and to be able to provide our sector with unparalleled opportunities to learn, share and connect. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all that attended EEA2026 this year, we came together to rise to the challenge of Powering Prosperity: He Puna Waiora.
Electricity underpins every part of today’s society. It’s vital to Aotearoa’s economic growth and prosperity and supporting the everyday life and wellbeing of consumers and communities. Our system plays a key role in businesses deciding to invest and operate here, and workers and families committing to making this our home. We all want a flourishing economy and society, and we have a key role to play in this.
As members of this sector, our ultimate goals are a resilient, sustainable, high performing system that attracts investment and minimises electricity prices. Supported by a workforce who are well connected, highly knowledgeable, and operate in streamlined, consistent ways.
EEA2026 is where we tackled these challenges together, sharing learnings and innovations with each other and debating to reach alignment on issues. We’re incredibly proud that our conference keeps growing as does its reputation for quality. It’s never been more important to stay up to date and connected, given today’s pace of change.
With keynote speakers, panel discussions, technical presentations, workshops and our annual awards ceremony celebrating the brightest and the best, it was a jammed packed three days offering something for everyone.
EEA2026 also included a comprehensive Technology Exhibition providing a great opportunity for businesses to showcase technology, services, people and products, and for delegates to get ‘hands-on’ with future options and solutions. Known as the largest annual sector event in the southern hemisphere, it draws international suppliers with their latest tech.
Better still, EEA2026 is all about you. Your opportunity to network and connect; to present to your peers and to learn from others; to hear about the latest research and developments, technologies and innovations.
Diary the dates for 2027 now for 18 to 21 October. I look forward to seeing you in Tāmaki Makarau Auckland then.
Nicki Sutherland
Chief Executive
Conference Programme
The presentation programme is available on the conference website.
EEA2026 Delegate access to full papers
For the delegates that attended this years conference. You were sent an email on 8 September from eea2026@confer.co.nz. This contains your access details for the full papers. You can access these using this link. If are unable to locate your access, please email admin@eea.co.nz.
Photo Galleries – Public access
Please use the links below to access the photos from the conference. High res copies are available, please email your image requests to admin@eea.co.nz.
