IDC High Voltage, Earthing & Arc Flash Conference

Event Overview

Following the success of the inaugural 2024 conference in New Zealand, this year’s event builds on that strong foundation to deliver even greater insights and opportunities for industry professionals. New for 2025 is expanded content on HV and LV earthing, along with a range of new local and international presenters.

This conference is tailored for engineers, technicians, and personnel involved in high-voltage systems, earthing, and arc flash safety across New Zealand’s utilities, mining, manufacturing, industrial, and oil and gas sectors.

The agenda includes design, installation, testing, maintenance, safety, standards, and regulations, offering attendees the opportunity to hear from industry experts, engage with speakers, and discuss specific challenges.

This conference provides a vital platform for professionals to consider technical solutions and industry trends, discuss evolving standards, and learn new techniques for managing high-voltage systems, earthing, and arc flash safety.

Who Should Attend?

• Electrical Engineers, Technicians and Electricians
• Earthing Specialists
• Maintenance and Asset Managers
• OH&S Professionals
• Risk Assessors & Safety Facilitators
• Substation Engineers and Technicians
• Generation and Transmission Engineers
• Renewable Energy Specialists
• Network protection and distribution engineers and technicians

What You’ll Gain by Attending

• Techniques to extend the life of your HV assets and to enhance safety and reliability.
• Practical solutions for HV design, installation, and switchgear maintenance.
• Best practices for earthing design and how to optimise risk assessments.
• Testing improvements and how HV earthing systems impact public safety.
• Wats to manage earth potential rise hazards around HV structures.
• Innovative approaches to arc flash hazard reduction and risk management.
• Strategies to prevent arc faults and enhance electrical safety for people and equipment.
• Insights into arc flash assessment case studies and advancements in protection.
• Guidance on navigating electrical safety standards.
• Real-world examples of powerline safety and preventing electrocution.
• Networking opportunities.

For more information visit the Event Website.