Conference 2026
Thursday 3rd & Friday 4th September 2026
The Pullman, Auckland
SEANZ 2026 – Electric Elections
New Zealand is entering one of the most important energy debates in decades.
As energy security concerns intensify, electricity prices rise, and major strategic choices loom, SEANZ 2026 brings together the people shaping the future of energy in Aotearoa.
This is not business as usual.
The transition to electrification is accelerating. Solar, battery storage, smart energy systems, flexibility, and distributed generation are moving from the edge of the system to the centre of New Zealand’s energy future.
This year’s conference theme — Electric Elections — reflects the growing political, economic, and strategic importance of energy choices.
A major highlight is the “Panel of Power”, featuring energy spokespeople and the Minster for Energy from New Zealand’s leading political parties debating their energy policies especially on solar BESS, as well as our country’s energy system in a pivotal election year.
Hon Simeon Brown, National | Hon Dr Megan Woods, Labour | Hon Shane Jones, NZ First | Qiulae Wong, Opportunity Party | Scott Willis,
Greens
SEANZ 2026 features:
- New Zealand’s largest exhibition for solar, battery storage, electrification, and smart energy technologies
- Dedicated streams covering residential, commercial, industrial and utility-scale energy solutions
- Technical workshops, standards sessions, installer training, and emerging technology showcases
- Strategic discussions on energy security, flexibility, electrification, resilience, and the future role of distributed energy resources
- Networking opportunities with industry leaders, innovators, investors, policymakers, installers, engineers, developers, and solution providers
- The SEANZ Industry Gala Dinner and SEANZ Aotearoa Industry Awards
Over 600 local and international delegates are expected each day.
If you want to understand where New Zealand’s energy future is heading — and help shape it — SEANZ 2026 is where the conversation happens.
SEANZ 2026 - Electric Elections. Strategic Choices. Smarter Energy. The future of energy is being decided now.
