A former Goldman Sachs investment banker, Howell founded his own investment firm - Howell Capital - to make investments in early- to late-stage innovation technologies and consumer-facing companies. He discussed the changing pace of technology in a presentation at the BusinessNZ Energy Council last week.

The ‘3Ds’ – the global energy sector is being transformed by three trends that are impacting demand and supply at an unprecedented pace: decarbonisation, digitisation and decentralisation. The energy system is in transition. New technologies and systems are set to revolutionise the way we produce and consume energy. These new technologies will lead to unprecedented levels of efficiency and require new ways of thinking. What are the key elements to achieve this transformation? What new skills are required across the energy sector to support the change?

Come and hear Jo Tyndall, co-Chair of the Ad-hoc Working Group on the Paris Agreement (APA) and New Zealand’s immediate past Climate Change Ambassador, and Kay Harrison who leads New Zealand’s International Carbon Markets team at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in conversation with Hon David Caygill, Chair of the BusinessNZ Energy Council.

Come and hear HON JUDITH COLLINS, New Zealand's Minister of Energy and Resources, talking about what energy issues keep her awake at night.

Venue: Contact Energy,Harbour City Tower, Level 2, 29 Brandon St

Come and hear Mark O’Malley, Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University College Dublin, speaking about the role of Energy Systems Integration (ESI) and integrating variable renewable energy.

Venue: BusinessNZ, Level 6 JacksonStone House, 3-11 Hunter Street

Adaption of new technology into the electricity sector presented by Simon Mackenzie, CEO of Vector.

Venue: BusinessNZ, Lumley House, 3-11 Hunter Street

Come and hear the Chief Executive of Transpower, Alison Andrew speaking about New Zealand's transmission future at the BusinessNZ Energy Council.

Venue: BusinessNZ - Level 6, Lumley House 3-11 Hunter Street, Wellington, 6011