Accelerating action towards gender equality in NZ's electricity sector

Genesis and Mana Wāhine are kicking off International Women’s Day celebrations early with a special networking breakfast to inspire and connect women across the energy sector.

Join us for breakfast and an insightful discussion with industry leader Andy Blair – as we explore how we can accelerate action towards gender equality in New Zealand's electricity sector.

With a 22% gender pay gap in our sector to address, Andy will share learnings from her experiences in how we can increase momentum and urgency in addressing the systemic barriers and biases that women face. Andy is passionate about igniting courage and uplifting women. Expect to be inspired, challenged and leave feeling energised to accelerate action.

The session will include a Q&A hosted by Genesis Chief Wholesale Officer Tracey Hickman.

Agenda

8:00 am – Doors 0pen, breakfast and networking

9:00 am – Keynote and Q & A

10:00 am – Networking and finish

10.30am – Event concludes

Free to attend but spots are limited, so register now to secure your place and be part of this great networking opportunity.

There is the option to join online. When you register, please let us know if you will be joining in-person or online.

Guest speaker: Andy Blair

Andy Blair is a progressive leader in the geothermal space and a
passionate advocate for women in STEM. Her impressive achievements include:

• Co-founding Upflow, a geothermal innovation company that builds expert teams providing intelligent solutions to global industry.
• Immediate Past President of the International Geothermal Association.
• Current Board Member for Global Women.
• Co-founder (2013) of Women in Geothermal (WING), a global movement for the empowerment and advancement of women within the industry with 3,500 members (30% male) in 86 countries.
• One of five global winders of United Nations WE Empower Award 2023 which showcases women entrepreneurs whose businesses support the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) for services to the geothermal industry and to women (Kings Honours 2024).

We look forward to seeing you there!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Genesis, 155 Fanshawe Street, Auckland, New Zealand