On 9-12 June 2026, Australian Energy Week will take place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, bringing together clean energy leaders and stakeholders across generation, networks, retail, storage, investment, and government.
First established in 2012 as the Eastern Australia’s Energy Markets Outlook, Australian Energy Week has evolved into one of the country’s largest cross-sector energy gatherings. The 2026 event is expected to attract more than 1250 attendees, 100 speakers and over 400 organisations, alongside 60+ exhibitors from across the energy value chain.
Today, the conference spans the entire energy supply chain, bringing together stakeholders from generation, transmission and distribution networks, retailers, renewable developers, investors, regulators and government agencies.
A pivotal moment for the NEM
This year’s Australian Energy Week takes place at a critical moment in the evolution of Australia’s electricity system. Renewable energy has expanded rapidly in recent years, with solar, wind and battery storage collectively supplying more than 50 per cent of electricity in the National Electricity Market (NEM) at periods during late 2025.
At the same time, coal-fired generation continues to retire, creating both opportunities and challenges for the sector. Scaling renewable energy deployment while maintaining system reliability and affordability is now a central priority.
Australian Energy Week aims to provide a platform for addressing these issues, bringing together senior decision-makers to share insights, debate policy settings and explore investment pathways.
Addressing system-wide challenges
The conference agenda reflects the increasingly interconnected nature of the energy transition.
More than 100 sessions will be delivered across a main stage and eight specialised streams, combining strategic discussion with practical insights for industry stakeholders from across Australia.
Day one
The first day of the event will focus on several core pillars of the energy transition. Sessions on transmission infrastructure will examine how major grid projects can be optimised to deliver system benefits while managing cost pressures. Retail discussions will explore how energy providers are adapting to flexible demand and greater customer participation.
Battery energy storage systems will also feature prominently, with panels addressing commercial models, long-duration storage and the growing role of batteries in supporting grid stability.
Renewable project development is another major theme, with industry leaders discussing project financing, grid connections and ways to accelerate project pipelines.
Day two
The second day of the event will turn attention to distribution networks and consumer participation.
Sessions will examine how Distribution Network Service Providers can address grid constraints through smarter network operations and digital technologies. The growing role of distributed energy resources will also be explored, including virtual power plants, vehicle-to-grid technologies and the integration of home and community batteries.
Discussions on generation will focus on managing a more volatile energy system, with firming solutions such as batteries and flexible demand expected to play an increasing role.
A strong line-up of industry leaders
The conference will feature keynote addresses from several influential figures across the energy sector, spanning regulatory agencies, government and industry leaders.
Regulatory and policy speakers include:
Daniel Westerman, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Australian Energy Market Operator; Anna Collyer, Chair – Australian Energy Market Commission; and Anna Brakey – Commissioner at the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, and more.
Industry executives taking part include:
Mark Collette, Managing Director – EnergyAustralia, Marc England, CEO – Ausgrid, Simon Emms, CEO – ElectraNet, Krystal Skinner, CEO – Horizon Power, and Nick Carter, CEO – Akaysha Energy, and many more.
Other speakers include:
Edward Northam, Global Head of Green Investments at Macquarie Asset Management; Deidre Willmott, Strategic Advisor at Fortescue; Daniel Kammen, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Energy and Climate Justice – Johns Hopkins University.
With more CEOs and senior leaders attending than most industry events, the conference is designed to facilitate meaningful connections. Networking events such as the Energy Week Gala Dinner and the Women in Energy Breakfast provide additional opportunities for industry engagement.
For more information and to secure your tickets, visit the Australian Energy Week website.
