Schneider Electric to host Auckland innovation day

Schneider Electric will hold Innovation Day Auckland 2026 in Auckland, focusing on energy technology for New Zealand organisations.

The event is aimed at business leaders, customers, partners and industry specialists as companies respond to rising energy demand, broader electrification, greater use of artificial intelligence and more complex operating conditions.

The programme will examine the intersection of energy, automation and digital systems, with sessions on decarbonisation, operational resilience and business growth. Schneider Electric has framed the event around four themes it says are reshaping industry and commerce: electrification, digitalisation, automation and sustainability.

Those pressures are becoming more visible across New Zealand's economy as businesses weigh power reliability, emissions targets and investment in new infrastructure. Organisations are also looking at software-led operations and digital infrastructure as they adapt to changing demand.

One area due to be discussed is the impact of AI on electricity use. The agenda will also cover industrial transformation, data centre growth and the role of technology in cutting emissions.

Live demonstrations and technology showcases are planned alongside discussions led by specialists and customers. Attendees will be able to compare approaches with peers facing similar energy and infrastructure questions.

Ollie Hill, Country President, Schneider Electric New Zealand, linked the agenda to broader boardroom concerns over energy strategy.

"We're entering a period where energy has become one of the most important strategic considerations for business leaders," said Ollie Hill, Country President, Schneider Electric New Zealand.

He said the issue now goes beyond the traditional focus on price and continuity of supply.

"The challenge is no longer just about managing cost or reliability. It's about how organisations use technology to become more productive, resilient and sustainable in an increasingly complex world," said Hill.

Schneider Electric said many of the tools companies need are already available and that the event is intended to focus on near-term action rather than long-range ambition. The format is designed to give decision-makers examples and ideas they can apply in their own operations.

Hill expanded on that view in a further comment on the event's purpose.

"The good news is that many of the solutions organisations need already exist today. Innovation Day is an opportunity to move the conversation from what we should do to what we can do now. By bringing together customers, partners and industry leaders, we can share practical ideas, proven technologies and real-world examples that help accelerate progress," said Hill.

Schneider Electric describes itself as an energy technology company with operations in more than 100 countries. Its products and services are used across buildings, data centres, factories, infrastructure and electricity grids.

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