Global Energy Quest is a collaborative programme designed to provide development opportunities for people who want to grow personally and impact globally.

The quest allows people at all stages of their professional journey to make meaningful connections and develop their innovation capability.

Participants connect, research, and form visionary ideas over an immersive ten-week programme commencing 4 March 2024.

Guided by industry-leading mentors, teams of three collaborate to build their solution and pitch to an esteemed lineup of judges at the final event

Blended Learning: Immerse yourself in the harmonious blend of indigenous wisdom and modern scientific insights.

Skill Development: Acquire essential 21st-century skills - from effective communication and problem-solving to cultural awareness and creativity.

Industry Insights: Collaborate under the mentorship of industry giants. Connect, learn, and grow with the best in the energy and tech sectors.

Expand Your Network: Rub shoulders with fellow energy enthusiasts, industry mentors, and pioneers. Forge invaluable relationships that could shape your professional future.

2024 Theme

"How might Mātauranga Māori and other First Nations knowledge systems navigate our journey towards decarbonisation?"

Where tradition meets innovation.

Are you ready to dive deep into the synergy between Mātauranga Māori and First Nations knowledge systems? Join us on a journey towards innovative decarbonisation solutions.

At the helm of this transformative programme stands Janelle Riki-Waaka, a leader, consultant, and specialist in cultural competencies, Te Tiriti o Waitangi education, and digital technologies.

GEQ 2024 will feature industry-leading mentors and expert speakers who will guide teams of three through a collaboration experience. These teams will craft and conquer their unique challenges within the overarching theme, culminating in a live, in-person pitch to a distinguished panel of judges in Otautahi, Christchurch.

Our confirmed speaker, Professor Deen Sanders OAM, Integrity Lead and Indigenous Leader at Deloitte, underscores the urgency of incorporating First Nations knowledge systems into our efforts:

"As the crisis of climate and nature unfold, the consequences reverberate for every business, every landscape and every population across the globe. We need every bright mind, every bright heart, every bright business and the collective power of every wisdom to respond effectively.

"Indigenous peoples have survived environmental crises before. We understand transitions - economic, social, environmental and cultural better than anyone because we have been most affected by them. Our knowledge survives disruption because we share it for the collective future. We don't hoard it for personal gain."

- Professor Deen Sanders OAM

Participants in Aotearoa and Australia will be guided by a culturally experienced facilitator through a collaborative problem-solving process:

Whanaungatanga | Connect - Lay the foundation by building profound relationships

Whakariterite | Learn - Engage deeply with the dance between age-old Māori and First Nations knowledge and modern science.

Haerenga | Unlearn - Challenge and reshape your preconceived notions.

Te Pae Tata | Relearn - Refine, reinvent, and reimagine solutions that can change the world.