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

Agenda and speakers announced

We are delighted to announce the release of the full agenda and speaker line up for Downstream 2025. At a time when the energy industry is under great scrutiny, Downstream has been designed to deliver the strategic insights the sector needs to tackle the challenges ahead.

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2025 SPONSORS

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsor

Sponsors

Exhibitors

Foundation Partners

Supporting Organisations