Mr Julian Elder,
Chief Executive Officer
WEL Networks

Julian completed a PhD in electrical engineering in the areas of Low Cost Power Generating Technologies. Immediately prior to joining WEL he was the Chief Engineer for Watercare Services Ltd in Auckland for 2 years and prior to that the Asia Pacific Manager for CH2M HILL, a global infra-structure consulting, construction and operations company. Julian has had a very active twenty years with a range of consulting firms, designing and managing hydro and other generation projects; 110kV and other subtransmission lines and commercial and industrial installations. Julian has also managed major water and wastewater projects. He is also an enthusiastic glider pilot and was the 2006 national 18m glider champion.

Appearing:

Day One Tuesday 16 February 2010,Transmission & Distribution stream

2.10pm

Panel discussion: Identifying grid enhancements necessary for 2025: what does the energy ecosystem look like and what impact will it have on transmission and distribution planning?

Gazing into the future of energy consumption: what investment and developments in the grid are necessary to meet future demand?
Deploying and implementing smart grid solutions
Strategic network development: planning for the long term
What impact is the current economic climate having on network investment?

Ms Janya Lobb,

Chairperson,
ETNZ

Mr Julian Elder,

Chief Executive Officer,
WEL Networks

Mr Ray Brown,

Transmission Manager,
Meridian Energy

Dr Glen Platt,

Director, Intelligent Grid Programme,
CSIRO

Mr John Clarke,

General Manager Grid Development,
Transpower

5pm

Panel discussion: Understanding energy demand and network growth into the future

Examining immediate network needs and developments
The implications of government policy and regulatory uncertainty on investment decisions
Introducing ‘smart’ technologies into the grid

Ms Janya Lobb,

Chairperson,
ETNZ

Mr Alan Jenkins,

CEO,
Electricity Networks Association

Mr John De Bono,

Manager, Airport Facilities,
Christchurch International Airport

Mr Julian Elder,

Chief Executive Officer,
WEL Networks

Day Two Wednesday 17 February 2010, SMART ELECTRICITY STREAM

1.20pm