The Energy Sector's Annual Strategic Forum

20-21 March 2025 | Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre

Downstream, New Zealand’s leading conference for the energy sector is changing. We’ve engaged widely across the industry to learn how we can develop the event further and adapt it to better support the sector to address the challenges it faces.

What's different? – Downstream 2025 will feature:

Format

  • A wider range of international influencers, and thought leaders
  • Parallel sessions running across three presentation spaces
  • New presentation and engagement formats
  • Extended networking
  • A selection of round table discussions
  • More audience participation options
  • Energy innovators updates

Focus

  • Leadership and direction
  • Government priorities
  • Network and retail innovation
  • Coordination and collaboration
  • Consumer power
  • Renewable fuels
  • Investment insights

Sponsorship and Exhibition opportunities

Downstream offers multiple options for audience engagement. To discuss your needs, contact either:

James Wardhaugh – james.wardhaugh@freemanmedia.co.nz or

Dominic Duncan – dominicd@brightstar.co.nz

Exhibition

Promo

New

Venue and Accommodation

Latest updates

25 Mar 2025

Reflecting on Downstream 2025

Downstream 2025 reinvented itself this year with a move to the South Island and a refreshed focus and format. Over 420 delegates registered for the two-day event, which featured new content streams and opt-in sessions.

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2025 SPONSORS

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsor

Sponsors

Exhibitors

Foundation Partners

Supporting Organisations