Introduction to Analytics and Data Science in the Energy Industry

This session will begin with a brief introduction to the energy industry, with a particular focus on how it operates in New Zealand. The core of the presentation will explore electricity demand forecasting across various Asia Pacific markets, highlighting key drivers of demand and the challenges the sector faces in the years ahead. We’ll also discuss career opportunities in the energy industry for ICT professionals, ranging from entry-level roles to senior and managerial positions.

Speaker:
Henry Chen
https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrychennz/

Henry is a Principal Analyst/Data Scientist at Yes Energy, working on electricity demand and renewable energy forecasting across Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America. He’s also a member of the University of Auckland’s Data Science Industry Advisory Group.

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🗓 Date: Wednesday, 9th July, 2025
⏰ Time: 17:30 – 20:30 NZST
📍 Location: AUT WG Building 701
2 Governor Fitzroy Place, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010

Agenda:
17:30 – 18:00 | Arrival & Networking (Light refreshments provided) 🍕
18:00 – 19:00 | Presentation Session and Q&A
19:00 – 19:30 | Networking & Mingling

Admission Fee:
Free for CITA members
$5 donation for non-members

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