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New Zealand’s Premier Electrical Summit Comes North.
When: 12 November | Where: The World Cup Lounge, Eden Park, Auckland
Your day at Eden Park
Everything the trade runs on. Under one roof.
Discover the latest electrical technology, connect with leading suppliers and hear from industry experts on what’s shaping the future of the trade.
| Time | What’s On |
| 9:00am | Trade Show Opens |
| 9:30am – 10:00am | Hear about: The Electrification Opportunity |
| 10:30am – 11:00am | Discover: Electrify Your Business |
| 11:30am – 12:00pm | Learn about: Know Who You’re Trading With |
| 12:30pm – 1:00pm | Get the lowdown: Insurance 101 for Electricians |
| 1:15pm – 1:45pm | Explore: AI in the Trade |
| 2:00pm | Trade Show Closes |
Meet the Keynote speakers
Straight talk on where the industry is heading.
Plus, catch the action! The 25th Anniversary Apprentice Challenge Trans-Tasman Finals will be taking place at Eden Park, showcasing New Zealand’s top apprentices competing against Australia’s best.
Apprentice Challenge Trans-Tasman Final
After 25 years of the Apprentice Challenge, the competition goes Trans-Tasman.
New Zealand’s division winners will take on Australia’s best apprentices across real-world modules, in front of judges and a live Eden Park crowd.
Australia’s top apprentices are coming for our title. Come and watch New Zealand defend it at World Cup Lounge, Eden Park
Wednesday, 11 November | 8am–3pm
Thursday, 12 November | 8am–2pm
What does it take to win the Master Electricians Apprentice Challenge?
Hear from three past winners as they look back on the competition, what they learned and what the experience meant for them:
- Daniel Berry (2010 Industrial Winner)
- Harmony Court (2017 Domestic/Commercial Winner)
- Rowan Cann (2012 Industrial Winner)
They’ve been there, taken on the pressure and come out on top. Watch the Stories Behind the Challenge.
Gala Awards Night
…and then the lights come on.
When the trade show closes, Eden Park changes gear.
Join us as the 2026 Excellence Awards and Apprentice Challenge Awards are presented over dinner and drinks, celebrating the businesses, projects, apprentices and people setting the standard across New Zealand’s electrical industry. Awards Night tickets are not included with free Trade Show entry. Accommodation packages also available. Seats are limited, book early!
Want to showcase your business?
Connect with electricians, electrical contractors, business owners, suppliers and industry professionals at the New Zealand Electrical Summit 2026.
Explore new technology, discover the latest industry developments and build valuable connection, all in one place.
Want to showcase your business? Book a trade stand today.
