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APEx Conference 2018: Wellington, New Zealand

Wellington, New Zealand
17 Oct 2018

Event Details

The Association of Power Exchanges (APEx) and Transpower New Zealand are excited to be hosting the 2018 APEx Conference from 17-19 October 2018 in the vibrant city of Wellington, New Zealand.

We would like to invite you and your colleagues to join us at the 2018 APEx Conference, giving you the opportunity to network and mingle with many of your Power Exchange colleagues from around the world, hearing from many global thought leaders and senior APEx members and decision-makers and gaining access to the culture and diversity of Wellington City.

The conference program will include panels and keynote speakers covering a wide variety of topics including:

  • Inter-Regional/Cross-Border Coordination
  • What is next for Power Exchanges?
  • The Future of our Industry
  • Renewables and Energy Efficiency: Year in Review
  • Investments Promoted from Market Efficiencies
  • Price Formation in Organized Markets
  • Market Evolutions and Lessons Learned

About the Conference Venue:

The Conference and Gala Dinner will be held at Te Papa Tongarewa, Museum of New Zealand. Te Papa opened in 1998, and translates literally to “container of treasures”. Te Papa holds a vast array of collections including Arts, History, Taonga Maori, Pacific Cultures and Natural History and incorporates outdoor areas with artificial caves, native bushes and wetlands. Te Papa is centrally located on the waterfront in Wellington, across the road from the QT Museum Hotel, the preferred conference hotel.

About Wellington, New Zealand

Called the world’s coolest little capital’, Wellington is known for its vibrant arts scene, world class café and restaurant culture, and active outdoor lifestyle. Wellington is a cosmopolitan city with an energetic personality unlike any other city. The city is accessible and compact with almost 3,000 hotel rooms within walking distance of the CBD.

Wellington is home to the iconic Beehive, New Zealand’s Parliament and prides itself as a magnet for creators, thinkers, dreamers and doers. Wellington’s a city where having fun is easy!

For more details and to register please visit our website: www.apex2018newzealand.com.

About Transpower

Transpower owns and operates the high voltage transmission network that connects areas of power generation with towns and cities across New Zealand. It also supports the operation and development of the electricity market in New Zealand.

We are planning an exciting and informative few days with plenty of opportunities for attendees to share experiences and learn from other power exchanges around the world.