Source: DESTINATION QUEENSTOWN & LAKE WĀNAKA TOURISM
Queenstown, New Zealand (17 October 2025) Electrify Queenstown has been shortlisted as a finalist in two categories of the inaugural Bizzies – Aotearoa Business Events Awards 2025.
Created and curated by Destination Queenstown, with support from Queenstown Business Chamber of Commerce and principal sponsor Aurora Energy, the Electrify Queenstown summit aims to innovate and inspire change in Queenstown Lakes and New Zealand.
It will return for its third year from 17-19 May 2026, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, politicians and policymakers to share practical, cost-effective ways for businesses and households to electrify.
Electrify Queenstown is a finalist in the Business Event Award for Legacy Impact (Organisation / Group) category and Excellence in Environmental Sustainability Award (Organisation / Group) category at the first Bizzies. The winners will be announced at a gala dinner in Auckland on Wednesday 26 November 2025.
Mat Woods, Chief Executive of Destination Queenstown and Lake Wānaka Tourism, says he’s delighted the event has received early recognition.
“Electrify Queenstown has real momentum now – 2025 was our most energised event so far with hundreds of attendees, packed sessions and genuine interest from locals and visitors looking to make the switch and electrify their household or business.
“I’m proud of the team behind the event, who organised a truly inspiring three days and an ensemble of visionary speakers, who can provide a catalyst for change to lowering cost, low-emissions and resilient future. And the plan for 2026 is to go even bigger.”
Electrify Queenstown 2026 will take place at the Queenstown Events Centre, Sunday 17 May – Tuesday 19 May 2026.
The event supports Queenstown Lakes’ destination management plan and the broader goal of regenerative tourism and a carbon-zero visitor economy by 2030.
