2026 Agenda
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Event Schedule
- Tuesday, 9 June - Pre-conference Masterclass
- Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
- Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
- Friday, 12 June - Energy Policy Forum
Day/Stream
- Day/Stream
- Tuesday, 9 June - Pre-conference Masterclass
- Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
- Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
- Friday, 12 June - Energy Policy Forum
10 June - Conference Day One
08:15
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Welcome Coffee in Expo Hall
08:50
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Opening remarks from the Chair
Speaker
Speakers
Daniel Ziffer
Reporter, ‘The Business’
ABC News
ABC News
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Opening remarks from the Chair
08:50
Speaker
Speakers
Daniel Ziffer
Reporter, ‘The Business’
ABC News
ABC News
Assessing the state of play in energy today
09:00
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Redrawing the roadmap: enabling the next evolution of Australia’s energy system
Speaker
Speakers
Daniel Westerman
Chief Executive Officer
Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)
Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Redrawing the roadmap: enabling the next evolution of Australia’s energy system
09:00
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From infrastructure to integration: how flexibility is reshaping the system
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How visibility and market signals can enable a whole-of-system approach
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Delivering reliability, security and lower costs in an increasingly complex NEM
Speaker
Speakers
Daniel Westerman
Chief Executive Officer
Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)
Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)
09:25
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Rewiring energy with AI
Speaker
Speakers
Janul Hernandez
Partner
McKinsey & Company (USA)
McKinsey & Company (USA)
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Rewiring energy with AI
09:25
Speaker
Speakers
Janul Hernandez
Partner
McKinsey & Company (USA)
McKinsey & Company (USA)
09:45
Panel Discussion
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
CEO Panel: How can policy, innovation, and security align to meet 2030 energy targets?
Moderator
Tarandeep Singh Ahuja
Partner
McKinsey & Company
McKinsey & Company
Speaker
Speakers
Mark Collette
Managing Director
EnergyAustralia
EnergyAustralia
Adam Watson
Chief Executive Officer
APA Group
APA Group
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Angela Karl
Managing Director, Australia
Global Infrastructure Partners, a part of BlackRock
Global Infrastructure Partners, a part of BlackRock
Daniel Kammen
Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Energy and Climate Justice
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Panel Discussion
CEO Panel: How can policy, innovation, and security align to meet 2030 energy targets?
09:45
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How is energy security reshaping the Australian energy transition?
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What does it take to build resilient, future-ready grids to support a transitioning energy system?
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Who is going to fund the projects required to get us through the transition and What will be the catalyst for the investment certainty they want?
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What will be the long-term impact of policy reversals in the US?
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Will the rapid buildout of energy-intensive data centres and AI be a disruptor?
Moderator
Tarandeep Singh Ahuja
Partner
McKinsey & Company
McKinsey & Company
Speaker
Speakers
Mark Collette
Managing Director
EnergyAustralia
EnergyAustralia
Adam Watson
Chief Executive Officer
APA Group
APA Group
Angela Karl
Managing Director, Australia
Global Infrastructure Partners, a part of BlackRock
Global Infrastructure Partners, a part of BlackRock
Daniel Kammen
Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Energy and Climate Justice
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
10:25
Break
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Morning tea
Innovation at the grid edge – delivering system resilience while building less infrastructure
10:55
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Enabling the energy transition
Speaker
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Brett Redman
Chief Executive Officer
Transgrid
Transgrid
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Enabling the energy transition
10:55
Speaker
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Brett Redman
Chief Executive Officer
Transgrid
Transgrid
11:20
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Making data centres grid participants
Speaker
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Sabooh Whitelaw
Associate Vice President, Utility & Energy
AirTrunk
AirTrunk
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Making data centres grid participants
11:20
- Framing data centre load growth as flexible demand to accelerate network investment and lower system costs
- Positioning private capital to fund shared grid upgrades by aligning large-load connections with long-term contracts and cost recovery
- Converting clean-energy ambition into operational flexibility by using hourly matching, batteries, and coordinated planning to support faster renewable integration
Speaker
Speakers
Sabooh Whitelaw
Associate Vice President, Utility & Energy
AirTrunk
AirTrunk
11:40
Panel Discussion
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Panel discussion: What new initiatives or technologies can unlock network capacity, improve utilisation and help deliver more equitable customer outcomes?
Moderator
Andrew Dillon
Director - Government Relations & Communications
EDF power solutions Australia
EDF power solutions Australia
Speaker
Speakers
Suzanne Shipp
Chief Engineer
Energy Queensland
Energy Queensland
Jacqui Bridge
Executive General Manager Network Investment
Powerlink Queensland
Powerlink Queensland
Lynne Gallagher
Board Member
Australian Energy Regulator (AER)
Australian Energy Regulator (AER)
Jason Krstanoski
Executive General Manager of Network
Transgrid
Transgrid
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Shayne Kumar
Head of Energy
NEXTDC
NEXTDC
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Panel Discussion
Panel discussion: What new initiatives or technologies can unlock network capacity, improve utilisation and help deliver more equitable customer outcomes?
11:40
- How much real network capacity can these new technologies unlock in the next five years?
- How can the benefits of freeing up capacity—like greater hosting capacity and improved reliability—be distributed fairly across all customers, not just those with DER?
- What changes to incentives or market design are needed to make customer-provided flexibility a dependable part of network planning and operations?
- How will transmission and distribution businesses coordinate data, visibility and operational control so that capacity gains in one part of the system aren’t lost to constraints elsewhere?
Moderator
Andrew Dillon
Director - Government Relations & Communications
EDF power solutions Australia
EDF power solutions Australia
Speaker
Speakers
Suzanne Shipp
Chief Engineer
Energy Queensland
Energy Queensland
Jacqui Bridge
Executive General Manager Network Investment
Powerlink Queensland
Powerlink Queensland
Lynne Gallagher
Board Member
Australian Energy Regulator (AER)
Australian Energy Regulator (AER)
Jason Krstanoski
Executive General Manager of Network
Transgrid
Transgrid
Shayne Kumar
Head of Energy
NEXTDC
NEXTDC
12:20
Break
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Lunch
13:20-16:30 Concurrent Streams
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Stream 1: Grid (Transmission)
Stream 2: Retail Strategy
Stream 3: BESS
Stream 4: Renewable Development
Grid (Transmission)
13:20
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Opening remarks from the Chair
Speaker:
Speakers:
Sandra Diethelm ,
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Sandra Diethelm
Founder
IXL Advisory
IXL Advisory
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Opening remarks from the Chair
13:20
Speaker
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Sandra Diethelm
Founder
IXL Advisory
IXL Advisory
Retail Strategy
13:20
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Opening remarks from the Chair
Speaker:
Speakers:
Michael Dart ,
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Michael Dart
Energy Consultant and Executive Coach
Luminous Consulting
Luminous Consulting
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Opening remarks from the Chair
13:20
Speaker
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Michael Dart
Energy Consultant and Executive Coach
Luminous Consulting
Luminous Consulting
BESS
13:20
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Opening remarks from the Chair
Speaker:
Speakers:
Stephanie Moroz ,
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Stephanie Moroz
Principal
Davanz
Davanz
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Opening remarks from the Chair
13:20
Speaker
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Stephanie Moroz
Principal
Davanz
Davanz
Renewable Development
13:20
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Opening remarks from the Chair
Speaker:
Speakers:
Richie Merzian ,
Speaker
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Richie Merzian
Chief Executive Officer
Clean Energy Investor Group
Clean Energy Investor Group
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Opening remarks from the Chair
13:20
Speaker
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Richie Merzian
Chief Executive Officer
Clean Energy Investor Group
Clean Energy Investor Group
Grid (Transmission)
13:25
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Optimising major transmission projects to minimise cost and maximise system benefit
Speaker:
Speakers:
Simon Emms ,
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Simon Emms
Chief Executive Officer
ElectraNet
ElectraNet
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Optimising major transmission projects to minimise cost and maximise system benefit
13:25
- Assessing large-scale connections like EnergyConnect to control cost blow-outs and boost access to renewable zones
- Managing project delays and regulatory complexity to protect consumer value and supply reliability
- Integrating generation, demand and network planning to maximise value for retailers and end-users
Speaker
Speakers
Simon Emms
Chief Executive Officer
ElectraNet
ElectraNet
Retail Strategy
13:25
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Competing in a high-volatility market while managing affordability and customer trust
Speaker:
Speakers:
Andrea Linsenmeier ,
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Andrea Linsenmeier
Head of Customer Solutions
EnergyAustralia
EnergyAustralia
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Competing in a high-volatility market while managing affordability and customer trust
13:25
- Building customer‑centric pricing to balance risk management and everyday affordability for diverse segments
- Harnessing data and automation to optimise hedging and product design in a structurally volatile market
- Embedding transparent communication and hardship support to strengthen trust during price shocks and regulatory change
Speaker
Speakers
Andrea Linsenmeier
Head of Customer Solutions
EnergyAustralia
EnergyAustralia
BESS
13:25
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
What is the future for BESS in Australia? Exploring longer duration storage and balancing firming v grid services
Speaker:
Speakers:
Alex Wonhas ,
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Alex Wonhas
Chief Executive Officer
Ampyr
Ampyr
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What is the future for BESS in Australia? Exploring longer duration storage and balancing firming v grid services
13:25
- Extending storage duration beyond four hours to strengthen system reliability and reduce reliance on peaking gas
- Balancing firming obligations with FCAS and network services to maximise asset utilisation and revenue certainty
- Aligning long-duration storage investment with market reform and transmission planning to de-risk projects and accelerate deployment
Speaker
Speakers
Alex Wonhas
Chief Executive Officer
Ampyr
Ampyr
Renewable Development
13:25
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Building faster: scaling utility renewables through capital discipline and delivery excellence
Speaker:
Speakers:
Jean-Christophe Cheylus ,
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Jean-Christophe Cheylus
Chief Executive Officer, Australia and New Zealand
Neoen Australia
Neoen Australia
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Building faster: scaling utility renewables through capital discipline and delivery excellence
13:25
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Unlocking speed through intergrated development, financing and long term ownership models
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Aligning storage, PPAs and hybrid assets to de-risk projects and accelerate investment decisions
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Partnering with networks, governments, and communities to streamline approvals and grid access
Speaker
Speakers
Jean-Christophe Cheylus
Chief Executive Officer, Australia and New Zealand
Neoen Australia
Neoen Australia
Retail Strategy
13:50
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Delivering retail strategy innovation powered by agentic AI
Speaker:
Speakers:
Glenn Waterson ,
Joe Delaney ,
Speaker
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Glenn Waterson
GM Retail Transformation
AGL
AGL
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Joe Delaney
Energy Industry Advisor
Salesforce
Salesforce
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Delivering retail strategy innovation powered by agentic AI
13:50
- Building a culture of innovation for AI-powered retail transformation
- The importance of data and an open, flexible architecture for scaling with AI
- Reimagining processes and operating models for a future of humans partnered with AI agents
- How Agentic AI is set to transform the future of energy retail
Speaker
Speakers
Glenn Waterson
GM Retail Transformation
AGL
AGL
Joe Delaney
Energy Industry Advisor
Salesforce
Salesforce
BESS
13:50
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Unlocking commercial and industrial solar and BESS: bridging opportunity and systemic barriers
Speaker:
Speakers:
Johanna Bowyer ,
Speaker
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Johanna Bowyer
Lead Analyst, Australian Electricity
Institute of Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)
Institute of Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)
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Unlocking commercial and industrial solar and BESS: bridging opportunity and systemic barriers
13:50
- Quantifying the scale of the untapped potential of C&I solar and battery storage
- Analysing the benefits C&I solar and battery storage offer to both businesses and the broader electricity system
- Structural and market barriers limiting C&I uptake such as split incentives between tenants and landlords and grid connection processes
- Exploring pathways to overcome deployment barriers and improve project financials
Speaker
Speakers
Johanna Bowyer
Lead Analyst, Australian Electricity
Institute of Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)
Institute of Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)
Renewable Development
13:50
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Data centres and the clean energy transition
Speaker:
Speakers:
Kane Thornton ,
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Kane Thornton
Energy sector leader and advisor
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Data centres and the clean energy transition
13:50
Speaker
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Kane Thornton
Energy sector leader and advisor
Grid (Transmission)
13:55
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Leading through the “messy middle” of the energy transition to build a resilient post-2030 network
Speaker:
Speakers:
Stewart Bell ,
Speaker
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Stewart Bell
Executive General Manager Operations and Planning
Powerlink Queensland
Powerlink Queensland
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Leading through the “messy middle” of the energy transition to build a resilient post-2030 network
13:55
- Leveraging Queensland’s energy competitive advantage to support emerging industrial demand and electrification
- Guiding the market to ensure local factors are considered in generation and storage locations
- Avoiding overbuilding the wrong assets to create an efficient post-transition network
Speaker
Speakers
Stewart Bell
Executive General Manager Operations and Planning
Powerlink Queensland
Powerlink Queensland
Retail Strategy
14:10
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Navigating the shift to flexible demand and customer-side participation
Speaker:
Speakers:
Jacob Mahoney ,
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Jacob Mahoney
Chief Commercial Officer
Flow Power
Flow Power
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Navigating the shift to flexible demand and customer-side participation
14:10
- Challenging legacy supply‑only retail models to unlock new margin and loyalty through true two‑way customer participation
- Exposing opaque network and wholesale cost structures to turn flexible demand into a shared revenue stream, not just a discount lever
- Shifting risk from blunt fixed products to dynamic, data‑driven contracts to align retailer, customer and system incentives in a high‑renewables grid
Speaker
Speakers
Jacob Mahoney
Chief Commercial Officer
Flow Power
Flow Power
BESS
14:10
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Structuring revenue and commercial models to improve bankability of large-scale batteries
Speaker:
Speakers:
Darren Brown ,
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Darren Brown
Managing Director
Octopus Australia
Octopus Australia
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Structuring revenue and commercial models to improve bankability of large-scale batteries
14:10
- Assessing revenue stacks and market participation to secure long term investment confidence
- Evaluating economics of longer duration storage to support future grid services
- Designing viable merchant hybrid and contracted models to manage high capex and financing risk
Speaker
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Darren Brown
Managing Director
Octopus Australia
Octopus Australia
Renewable Development
14:10
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Navigating grid connection and transmission delays to facilitate project delivery and meet energy policy settings
Speaker:
Speakers:
Tobias Geiger ,
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Tobias Geiger
Managing Director
WestWind Energy
WestWind Energy
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Navigating grid connection and transmission delays to facilitate project delivery and meet energy policy settings
14:10
- Challenging outdated grid planning frameworks to unlock faster renewable integration – Government and industry responses
- Engaging risk-averse network operators to create genuine collaboration and accountability in a fast-changing network environment
- Redefining connection strategy from compliance exercise to stakeholder engagement and industry wide collaboration to achieve an orderly energy transition
- Managing grid connection processes and standards to convert shovel ready projects into operating assets
Speaker
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Tobias Geiger
Managing Director
WestWind Energy
WestWind Energy
Grid (Transmission)
14:25
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Afternoon tea
Retail Strategy
14:35
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Afternoon tea
BESS
14:35
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Afternoon tea
Renewable Development
14:35
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Afternoon tea
Grid (Transmission)
15:05
Panel Discussion
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Panel discussion: What are the effective pathways to delivering major transmission corridors on time despite social licence, cost escalation and supply-chain pressure?
Moderator: Amandine Denis-Ryan
Speaker:
Speakers:
Alistair Parker ,
Gloria Chan ,
Gordon Taylor ,
James Katsikas ,
Moderator
Amandine Denis-Ryan
Chief Executive Officer
Institute of Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)
Institute of Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)
Speaker
Speakers
Alistair Parker
Chief Executive Officer
VicGrid
VicGrid
Gloria Chan
Executive Director, Rewiring the Nation
Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC)
Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC)
Gordon Taylor
Executive General Manager Major Projects
Transgrid
Transgrid
James Katsikas
Chief Executive Officer & Director
EDF power solutions Australia
EDF power solutions Australia
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Panel Discussion
Panel discussion: What are the effective pathways to delivering major transmission corridors on time despite social licence, cost escalation and supply-chain pressure?
15:05
- Are we overstating “social licence” as a barrier, or is the industry still avoiding the hard truth that communities don’t trust developers—or regulators—to get these projects right?
- Should transmission planners stop treating cost escalation as an external shock and instead own the fact that our project models, risk allowances and procurement strategies may be fundamentally outdated?
- Is Australia’s supply-chain crunch a real constraint, or have we been too slow to standardise designs, coordinate orders and use our collective buying power as a sector?
Moderator
Amandine Denis-Ryan
Chief Executive Officer
Institute of Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)
Institute of Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)
Speaker
Speakers
Alistair Parker
Chief Executive Officer
VicGrid
VicGrid
Gloria Chan
Executive Director, Rewiring the Nation
Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC)
Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC)
Gordon Taylor
Executive General Manager Major Projects
Transgrid
Transgrid
James Katsikas
Chief Executive Officer & Director
EDF power solutions Australia
EDF power solutions Australia
Retail Strategy
15:25
Panel Discussion
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Panel discussion: Can AI and data really make energy customers love us?
Moderator: Peter Jackowski
Speaker:
Speakers:
Evan Giosis ,
Todd Pemberton ,
Matthijs Guichelaar ,
Moderator
Peter Jackowski
General Manager, Delivery and Operations - Consumer and Innovation
SEC Victoria (State Electricity Commission of Victoria)
SEC Victoria (State Electricity Commission of Victoria)
Speaker
Speakers
Evan Giosis
Chief Technology Officer
GloBird Energy
GloBird Energy
Todd Pemberton
GM Retail
Pacific Blue
Pacific Blue
Matthijs Guichelaar
Chief Executive Officer
Flo Energy Singapore
Flo Energy Singapore
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Panel Discussion
Panel discussion: Can AI and data really make energy customers love us?
15:25
- How personalised is too personalised when leveraging consumption and behavioural data without crossing the privacy line?
- Can predictive AI really reduce churn or are we just rewarding the most reactive customers?
- How do we ensure AI-driven offers are fair and transparent while still giving us a competitive edge?
- Will small retailers be able to compete if hyper-personalisation becomes the industry expectation?
Moderator
Peter Jackowski
General Manager, Delivery and Operations - Consumer and Innovation
SEC Victoria (State Electricity Commission of Victoria)
SEC Victoria (State Electricity Commission of Victoria)
Speaker
Speakers
Evan Giosis
Chief Technology Officer
GloBird Energy
GloBird Energy
Todd Pemberton
GM Retail
Pacific Blue
Pacific Blue
Matthijs Guichelaar
Chief Executive Officer
Flo Energy Singapore
Flo Energy Singapore
BESS
15:05
Panel Discussion
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Panel discussion: How should connection challenges and grid-forming inverter requirements be navigated for large scale BESS?
Moderator: John Ward
Speaker:
Speakers:
Emma Fagan ,
Kaavya Jha ,
Stuart Hillen ,
Moderator
John Ward
Energy Systems Research Director
CSIRO
CSIRO
Speaker
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Emma Fagan
General Manager, Policy and Regulatory Affairs
Akaysha
Akaysha
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Kaavya Jha
Senior Energy Policy Advisor
Tesla
Tesla
Stuart Hillen
Country Lead and Director of Development, Australia & NZ
Eku Energy
Eku Energy
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Panel Discussion
Panel discussion: How should connection challenges and grid-forming inverter requirements be navigated for large scale BESS?
15:05
- What strategies best navigate grid connection complexity to accelerate BESS delivery?
- How can streamlined processes drive grid-forming inverter adoption amid regulatory hurdles?
- How do regulatory frameworks treat GFM inverters and what changes are needed?
- What role will GFM inverters play in future system strength and stability?
Moderator
John Ward
Energy Systems Research Director
CSIRO
CSIRO
Speaker
Speakers
Emma Fagan
General Manager, Policy and Regulatory Affairs
Akaysha
Akaysha
Kaavya Jha
Senior Energy Policy Advisor
Tesla
Tesla
Stuart Hillen
Country Lead and Director of Development, Australia & NZ
Eku Energy
Eku Energy
Renewable Development
15:25
Panel Discussion
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Panel discussion: What needs to be done to get more renewable projects built at pace?
Moderator: Amy Kean
Speaker:
Speakers:
Catriona McLeod ,
Werther Esposito ,
David Moretto ,
James Hunt ,
Moderator
Amy Kean
Partner
Stride Renewables
Stride Renewables
Speaker
Speakers
Catriona McLeod
Managing Director
European Energy Australia
European Energy Australia
Werther Esposito
Chief Executive Officer
Potentia Energy
Potentia Energy
David Moretto
Chief Commercial Officer
AGL
AGL
James Hunt
General Manager - Energy Investment and Services
Lumea
Lumea
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Panel Discussion
Panel discussion: What needs to be done to get more renewable projects built at pace?
15:25
- What solutions are there to transmission bottlenecks and slow grid connections?
- What state and Federal policies are supporting new investment?
- How can the industry overcome chronic workforce and supply chain shortages without inflating costs?
- Are current planning and social licence approaches actually helping communities or just delaying critical projects?
- What lessons should Australia take (and avoid!) from international experience?
Moderator
Amy Kean
Partner
Stride Renewables
Stride Renewables
Speaker
Speakers
Catriona McLeod
Managing Director
European Energy Australia
European Energy Australia
Werther Esposito
Chief Executive Officer
Potentia Energy
Potentia Energy
David Moretto
Chief Commercial Officer
AGL
AGL
James Hunt
General Manager - Energy Investment and Services
Lumea
Lumea
Grid (Transmission)
15:45
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Operationalising AI for transmission performance, reliability and grid resilience
Speaker:
Speakers:
Asanga Lokusooriya ,
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Asanga Lokusooriya
AI and Data Strategist
IBM
IBM
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Operationalising AI for transmission performance, reliability and grid resilience
15:45
- Moving from AI pilots to enterprise deployment to deliver repeatable network performance outcomes
- Embedding AI into grid operations to improve outage prediction and maintenance efficiency
- Aligning workforce, control systems and data to enable safe, scalable digital grid transformation
- Applying AI and automation to transmission assets to strengthen reliability and system resilience
Speaker
Speakers
Asanga Lokusooriya
AI and Data Strategist
IBM
IBM
BESS
15:45
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Unlocking the full value of Battery Energy Storage Systems
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Shane Bannister ,
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Shane Bannister
Head of Business Development and Project Sales, Energy APAC
Tesla
Tesla
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Unlocking the full value of Battery Energy Storage Systems
15:45
- Surge in long duration Battery Energy Storage Systems
- The missed value in isolated use cases
- 4-hour Battery Energy Storage Systems: The optimal sweet spot
- Optimising existing transmission infrastructure
Speaker
Speakers
Shane Bannister
Head of Business Development and Project Sales, Energy APAC
Tesla
Tesla
Grid (Transmission)
16:05
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Applying technology to increase productivity in grid operations and management
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Speakers:
Steve Phillipson ,
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Steve Phillipson
Head of Digital Products and Innovation
Western Power
Western Power
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Applying technology to increase productivity in grid operations and management
16:05
- Enabling real-time control and DER integration without compromising security
- Turning data overload into actionable insight to boost network utilisation and lower costs for all customers
Speaker
Speakers
Steve Phillipson
Head of Digital Products and Innovation
Western Power
Western Power
Retail Strategy
16:05
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Redesigning retail models for electrification and evolving household energy ecosystems (the uncomfortable case that the prosumer model is a dead end)
Speaker:
Speakers:
Jess Padman ,
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Jess Padman
Chief Customer & Compliance Officer
NRN (National Renewable Network)
NRN (National Renewable Network)
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Redesigning retail models for electrification and evolving household energy ecosystems (the uncomfortable case that the prosumer model is a dead end)
16:05
- The tariff trap: why pricing customers into "flexibility" keeps failing. Flexibility a household has to manage is flexibility that never shows up
- The role swap: repositioning retailers from energy sellers to energy-as-a-service providers, where the customer's only job is a lower bill
- The consent ceiling: why trying to unlock value from customer-owned EVs and batteries hits a hard limit
Speaker
Speakers
Jess Padman
Chief Customer & Compliance Officer
NRN (National Renewable Network)
NRN (National Renewable Network)
BESS
16:05
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Enabling state-owned investments to deliver system value and maximise grid resilience
Speaker:
Speakers:
Chris Miller ,
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Chris Miller
Chief Executive Officer
SEC Victoria (State Electricity Commission of Victoria)
SEC Victoria (State Electricity Commission of Victoria)
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Enabling state-owned investments to deliver system value and maximise grid resilience
16:05
- Prioritising BESS projects to unlock system-wide value and enhance grid resilience
- Leveraging state-owned assets to fill market gaps while maintaining fair access and supporting private investment
- Ensuring customers are at the heart of and genuinely benefit from energy storage at utility, commercial and household scale
Speaker
Speakers
Chris Miller
Chief Executive Officer
SEC Victoria (State Electricity Commission of Victoria)
SEC Victoria (State Electricity Commission of Victoria)
Renewable Development
16:05
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Navigating planning, environmental and policy risk to restore investor confidence in renewables
Speaker:
Speakers:
Alicia Webb ,
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Alicia Webb
Victorian Development Lead
HMC Capital
HMC Capital
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Navigating planning, environmental and policy risk to restore investor confidence in renewables
16:05
- Confronting unstable state and federal policy settings to achieve bankable outcomes through planning approvals and environmental compliance
- How transmission delays, congestion and curtailment risk are amplified by planning bottlenecks and poorly aligned reform agendas
- Rethinking social licence and environmental assessment processes to speed up approvals without eroding community trust or triggering legal risk
Speaker
Speakers
Alicia Webb
Victorian Development Lead
HMC Capital
HMC Capital
The next power system - local innovation, global lessons
16:35
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Leveraging distribution networks to achieve a fairer, faster and cheaper energy transition
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Marc England
Chief Executive Officer
Ausgrid
Ausgrid
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Leveraging distribution networks to achieve a fairer, faster and cheaper energy transition
16:35
- Evolving network operations to unlock hosting capacity at lower cost and with greater community support
- Leveraging distribution networks to de-risk transmission-connected generation and accelerate project delivery
- Addressing community impacts to ensure an equitable transition and avoid leaving vulnerable customers behind
- Coordinating distribution connected storage, EVs, and data centres to manage peaks while deferring costly network augmentation
Speaker
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Marc England
Chief Executive Officer
Ausgrid
Ausgrid
17:00
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Applying global insights on renewables, BESS and grid stability to transition challenges
Speaker
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Daniel Kammen
Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Energy and Climate Justice
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Applying global insights on renewables, BESS and grid stability to transition challenges
17:00
Daniel Kammen is Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Energy and Climate Justice at Johns Hopkins University. A pioneering renewable energy expert, he has shaped global policy as World Bank Chief Technical Specialist, U.S. Science Envoy, and IPCC lead author—who shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize.
- Using SWITCH model to optimise renewables, storage and transmission for net zero grids
- De-risking BESS and renewables via permanent capacity mechanisms post-2030
- Planning HV lines linking remote renewables, Kenya-Ethiopia and WECC examples
Speaker
Speakers
Daniel Kammen
Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Energy and Climate Justice
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
16:30
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Closing remarks
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Closing remarks
16:30
17:30
Break
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Happy Hour drinks in expo hall
18:30
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Energy Week Dinner
Speaker
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Rakhesh Martyn
Founder and CEO
Hachiko
Hachiko
Hilda Wong
Managing Director APAC
capSpire
capSpire
Adam Ferrier
Chief Executive Officer
Thinkerbell
Thinkerbell
Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
Energy Week Dinner
18:30
Join your fellow delegates for the official Australian Energy Week Conference Dinner — an evening designed to move beyond the formal agenda and into genuine industry connection. Held in the elegant Sovereign Room at the MCEC, this exclusive gathering brings together senior leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from across the energy sector in a relaxed, social setting.
Enjoy a premium three-course dining experience complemented by a top-tier drinks package, with open seating encouraging conversation across organisations and disciplines. The atmosphere is elevated by live acoustic music, creating the perfect backdrop for networking.
The evening features a lively and engaging program, including a welcome from Hilda Wong from capSpire Singapore and an address from Adam Ferrier of Thinkerbell.
Known for combining behavioural science with humour and unconventional thinking, Adam’s keynote will offer an entertaining but thought-provoking close to the day. In a sector navigating rapid transition, public scrutiny and changing customer expectations, his insights into behaviour change, communication and creativity will challenge delegates to think differently about how the energy industry engages stakeholders, drives action and builds trust.
Hosted by the ever-entertaining Rakhesh Martyn, expect sharp observations, humour, and a memorable close to your day.
Tickets are strictly limited to conference delegates.
Speaker
Speakers
Rakhesh Martyn
Founder and CEO
Hachiko
Hachiko
Hilda Wong
Managing Director APAC
capSpire
capSpire
Adam Ferrier
Chief Executive Officer
Thinkerbell
Thinkerbell
11 June - Conference Day Two
07:00
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Women in Energy Breakfast
07:30
Panel Discussion
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Panel discussion: Are we building an energy system that actually works, or just one that looks good on paper?
Moderator
Carmen Oliver
Engagement Manager
McKinsey & Company
McKinsey & Company
Speaker
Speakers
Julie Hirsch
Head of Innovation & Strategy
AGL
AGL
Erin van Maanen
Executive General Manager Strategy and Commercial
Hydro Tasmania
Hydro Tasmania
Felicity Underhill
Energy Transition and Decarbonisation Expert
Sabooh Whitelaw
Associate Vice President, Utility & Energy
AirTrunk
AirTrunk
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Panel Discussion
Panel discussion: Are we building an energy system that actually works, or just one that looks good on paper?
07:30
- Are current market signals producing the capacity and flexibility the system actually needs?
- Is the pace of transmission build keeping up with generation and demand shifts?
- Are reliability and system security risks being underestimated in transition planning?
- What practical constraints are policymakers overlooking when designing the future system?
Moderator
Carmen Oliver
Engagement Manager
McKinsey & Company
McKinsey & Company
Speaker
Speakers
Julie Hirsch
Head of Innovation & Strategy
AGL
AGL
Erin van Maanen
Executive General Manager Strategy and Commercial
Hydro Tasmania
Hydro Tasmania
Felicity Underhill
Energy Transition and Decarbonisation Expert
Sabooh Whitelaw
Associate Vice President, Utility & Energy
AirTrunk
AirTrunk
08:30
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Welcome Coffee in Expo Hall
Reimagining the role of the consumer in the energy transition
08:50
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Opening remarks from the Chair
Speaker
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Keira Wright
Australian Energy & Climate Correspondent
Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
08:55
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Designing a consumer-first energy future: Pricing, DER and trust in the AEMC’s reform roadmap
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Anna Collyer
Chair
Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)
Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Designing a consumer-first energy future: Pricing, DER and trust in the AEMC’s reform roadmap
08:55
- Aligning pricing reform with customer behaviour to improve affordability and accelerate flexible demand
- Streamlining DER integration rules to unlock participation while maintaining reliability
- Strengthening transparency and coordination to rebuild trust and give consumers confidence in the transition
Speaker
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Anna Collyer
Chair
Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)
Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)
09:20
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Beyond the hype: consumer choice in a diversified transition
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Phaedra Deckart
Chief Executive Officer
Solstice Energy
Solstice Energy
09:40
Panel Discussion
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Panel discussion: How can consumer engagement be reimagined to build something that works for everyone through the energy transition?
Moderator
Michael Dart
Energy Consultant and Executive Coach
Luminous Consulting
Luminous Consulting
Speaker
Speakers
Gerard Brody
Chair
VIC Essential Services Commission
VIC Essential Services Commission
Sally McMahon
Commissioner
Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)
Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)
Nicole Brolan
Executive Director, Retail Markets
Alinta Energy
Alinta Energy
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Fatima Bazzi
Group Executive – Customer
Ausgrid
Ausgrid
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Panel Discussion
Panel discussion: How can consumer engagement be reimagined to build something that works for everyone through the energy transition?
09:40
- How are retailers innovating to transform the way consumers participate (CER, VPPS, V2G)? (and why aren’t consumers embracing these initiatives?)
- What are the consequences if the public loses faith and social licence for change erodes?
- Is current consumer regulation sufficient or do we need a more radical overhaul to match the pace of the transition?
Moderator
Michael Dart
Energy Consultant and Executive Coach
Luminous Consulting
Luminous Consulting
Speaker
Speakers
Gerard Brody
Chair
VIC Essential Services Commission
VIC Essential Services Commission
Sally McMahon
Commissioner
Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)
Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)
Nicole Brolan
Executive Director, Retail Markets
Alinta Energy
Alinta Energy
Fatima Bazzi
Group Executive – Customer
Ausgrid
Ausgrid
10:20
Break
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Morning tea
10:50-14:30 Concurrent Streams
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Stream 5: Grid (Distribution)
Stream 6: Retail CER/DER
Stream 7: Batteries
Stream 8: Generation
Grid (Distribution)
10:50
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Opening remarks from the Chair
Speaker:
Speakers:
Jess Hunt ,
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Jess Hunt
NEM Regulatory Specialist
Jess Hunt Consulting
Jess Hunt Consulting
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Retail CER/DER
10:50
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Opening remarks from the Chair
Speaker:
Speakers:
Alex Leemon ,
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Alex Leemon
Commercial Analyst
Atmos Renewables
Atmos Renewables
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Batteries
10:50
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Opening remarks from the Chair
Speaker:
Speakers:
Rakhesh Martyn ,
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Rakhesh Martyn
Founder and CEO
Hachiko
Hachiko
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Generation
10:50
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Opening remarks from the Chair
Speaker:
Speakers:
Joel Gilmore ,
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Joel Gilmore
General Manager Energy Policy & Planning
Iberdrola Australia
Iberdrola Australia
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Grid (Distribution)
10:55
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
How Orion (as an EDB in New Zealand) is addressing grid challenges and delivering community benefit
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Speakers:
Nigel Barbour ,
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Nigel Barbour
Chief Executive
Orion NZ
Orion NZ
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How Orion (as an EDB in New Zealand) is addressing grid challenges and delivering community benefit
10:55
- Enabling a cleaner, brighter future by repositioning Orion as a system enabler and community partner
- Transitioning from one-way, passive network operation to models that support two-way flows and flexibility services (ViSION to gain low-voltage visibility, flexibility projects like Lincoln Flex and Resi-Flex)
- Balancing affordability, reliability and resilience for all communities
- Evolving regulatory and performance frameworks to reward outcomes over asset volume
Speaker
Speakers
Nigel Barbour
Chief Executive
Orion NZ
Orion NZ
Retail CER/DER
10:55
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Unlocking the power to participate: shared energy solutions
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Cam Taylor ,
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Cam Taylor
Head of Energy Solutions
Momentum Energy
Momentum Energy
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Unlocking the power to participate: shared energy solutions
10:55
- Developing products and partnerships to empower customers to participate and extract value from the energy transition
- Activating shared energy solutions, including Virtual Power Plants, Virtual Solar Sharing and community batteries, to unlock value
- Using AI to achieve efficiency gains and customer experience improvements, especially in smaller retailers
Speaker
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Cam Taylor
Head of Energy Solutions
Momentum Energy
Momentum Energy
Batteries
10:55
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
1 year on – how has the Home Batteries Program changed the market?
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Speakers:
Emily Rubin ,
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Emily Rubin
Chief Growth Officer
Amber Electric
Amber Electric
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1 year on – how has the Home Batteries Program changed the market?
10:55
- Has the Home Batteries Program distorted battery pricing signals to drive volume over long term value and performance?
- Ensuring ‘locked in’ specific technologies and vendors do not limit genuine competition and innovation
- Prioritising integration, orchestration and system value of behind the meter batteries over ‘headline numbers’
Speaker
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Emily Rubin
Chief Growth Officer
Amber Electric
Amber Electric
Generation
10:55
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
The right ingredients for delivering new gas powered generation infrastructure
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Speakers:
Matthew Forrest ,
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Matthew Forrest
Principal Advisor for Gas Powered Generation (GPG)
APA Group
APA Group
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The right ingredients for delivering new gas powered generation infrastructure
10:55
AEMO forecasts the need for 13GW of new GPG capacity in the NEM as more renewables are integrated and coal retires
- Partnering across government and industry to efficiently design and deliver new projects
- Aligning capacity, fuel and offtake structures to de-risk projects and enable investment certainty
- Integrating gas-firming assets with renewables and storage to maximise system value and support reliability
Speaker
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Matthew Forrest
Principal Advisor for Gas Powered Generation (GPG)
APA Group
APA Group
Grid (Distribution)
11:20
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Orchestrating distribution networks to unlock Australia’s energy transition
Speaker:
Speakers:
Janul Hernandez ,
Alexander Dalton ,
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Janul Hernandez
Partner
McKinsey & Company (USA)
McKinsey & Company (USA)
Alexander Dalton
Associate Partner
McKinsey & Company
McKinsey & Company
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Orchestrating distribution networks to unlock Australia’s energy transition
11:20
- How the most successful networks are integrating and coordinating distributed energy resources (DERs), and the operating models that set them apart
- The role of advanced technologies and AI in managing increasingly distributed grids and unlocking system value
- How utilities and network operators are turning DER orchestration capabilities into measurable operational, customer, and financial benefits
- Key decisions for network leaders and policymakers to accelerate the transition and how to avoid common international pitfalls
Speaker
Speakers
Janul Hernandez
Partner
McKinsey & Company (USA)
McKinsey & Company (USA)
Alexander Dalton
Associate Partner
McKinsey & Company
McKinsey & Company
Batteries
11:20
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Scaling home batteries through policy integrity, system integration and market confidence
Speaker:
Speakers:
Carl Binning ,
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Carl Binning
Executive General Manager Scheme Operations Division
Clean Energy Regulator (CER)
Clean Energy Regulator (CER)
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Scaling home batteries through policy integrity, system integration and market confidence
11:20
- Clarifying the role of home batteries within broader decarbonisation and electrification pathways to ensure alignment with emissions reduction objectives
- Identifying key market impacts following rapid residential uptake of batteries
- Exploring future policy and regulatory evolution for distributed storage integration to support orchestration, market participation and long-term system value
Speaker
Speakers
Carl Binning
Executive General Manager Scheme Operations Division
Clean Energy Regulator (CER)
Clean Energy Regulator (CER)
Generation
11:20
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
The changing role of gas, and the consequences for gas power generation
Speaker:
Speakers:
Alison Reeve ,
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Alison Reeve
Program Director for Energy and Climate Change
Grattan Institute
Grattan Institute
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The changing role of gas, and the consequences for gas power generation
11:20
- Managing gas and electricity infrastructure in a declining gas market
- Getting settings right for gas as back-up
Speaker
Speakers
Alison Reeve
Program Director for Energy and Climate Change
Grattan Institute
Grattan Institute
Grid (Distribution)
11:40
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Designing trust through customer experience in the Distribution System Operator (DSO) transition
Speaker:
Speakers:
Jessica Morris ,
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Jessica Morris
Chief Customer and Strategy Officer
SA Power Networks
SA Power Networks
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Designing trust through customer experience in the Distribution System Operator (DSO) transition
11:40
- Positioning customer experience as core infrastructure to enable trust and active participation in a decentralised, digital energy system
- Redesigning connection, outage and digital service journeys to improve transparency, build trust, and give customers greater clarity, choice and control
- Embedding customer experience into DSO operating models to support equity, system resilience and long-term efficiency
Speaker
Speakers
Jessica Morris
Chief Customer and Strategy Officer
SA Power Networks
SA Power Networks
Retail CER/DER
11:25
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Designing products in tension: customer simplicity in a complex energy system
Speaker:
Speakers:
Penny Maher ,
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Penny Maher
General Manager Marketing & Growth
ENGIE Australia & New Zealand
ENGIE Australia & New Zealand
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Designing products in tension: customer simplicity in a complex energy system
11:25
- Reframing affordability and reliability as foundations for trust to strengthen loyalty and reduce churn through better communications and experience design
- Simplifying retail and DER complexity to unlock customer value, system benefits and longer-term customer retention
- Transforming EVs and batteries from bill-shock risks to controllable, rewarding experiences that deepen engagement and loyalty
- Creating inclusive distributed energy products to avoid an asset-owner advantage and sustain trust across the customer base
Speaker
Speakers
Penny Maher
General Manager Marketing & Growth
ENGIE Australia & New Zealand
ENGIE Australia & New Zealand
Batteries
11:40
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Optimising battery portfolios by balancing merchant and system value to maximise returns
Speaker:
Speakers:
Nick Carter ,
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Nick Carter
Chief Executive Officer
Akaysha
Akaysha
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Optimising battery portfolios by balancing merchant and system value to maximise returns
11:40
- Using selective long-term offtake to underpin financing while preserving exposure to high-value merchant revenues
- Leveraging large-scale assets like the Waratah Super Battery to monetise network support, reliability and congestion relief alongside market revenues
- Deploying “virtual transmission lines” to unlock system strength, defer network investment and expand revenue opportunities
- Optimising bidding, dispatch and portfolio risk through advanced analytics and AI
Speaker
Speakers
Nick Carter
Chief Executive Officer
Akaysha
Akaysha
Generation
11:40
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Integrating generation sources to optimise outcomes – the Exmouth Power Project
Speaker:
Speakers:
Krystal Skinner ,
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Speakers
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Krystal Skinner
Chief Executive Officer
Horizon Power
Horizon Power
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Integrating generation sources to optimise outcomes – the Exmouth Power Project
11:40
- Integrating thermal and renewable fleets to optimise flexibility, reliability and emissions outcomes
- Using fast-start gas and storage to firm variable renewables
- Applying digital operations and data to improve dispatch, maintenance and commercial performance across mixed generation portfolios
Speaker
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Krystal Skinner
Chief Executive Officer
Horizon Power
Horizon Power
Grid (Distribution)
12:05
Break
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Lunch
Retail CER/DER
11:55
Break
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Lunch
Batteries
12:05
Break
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Lunch
Generation
12:05
Break
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Lunch
Grid (Distribution)
13:05
Panel Discussion
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Panel discussion: DNSP performance and planning modernisation – how can distribution planning standards, hosting capacity reporting, real-time visibility, and incentives for non-network solutions best be updated?
Moderator: Oliver Nunn
Speaker:
Speakers:
Genevieve Hart ,
Eddie Thanavelil ,
Danielle Beinart ,
Samir Alilat ,
Frankie Lu ,
Moderator
Oliver Nunn
Managing Director
Endgame Analytics
Endgame Analytics
Speaker
Speakers
Genevieve Hart
Regulatory Engagement Manager
CitiPower and Powercor
CitiPower and Powercor
Eddie Thanavelil
Future Networks Innovation Manager
SA Power Networks
SA Power Networks
Danielle Beinart
Executive General Manager, Networks and Technical
Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)
Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)
Samir Alilat
Innovation and DSO (Distribution System Operator) Strategist
Camlin Energy
Camlin Energy
Frankie Lu
General Manager Products, Electrification and Automation
Siemens
Siemens
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Panel Discussion
Panel discussion: DNSP performance and planning modernisation – how can distribution planning standards, hosting capacity reporting, real-time visibility, and incentives for non-network solutions best be updated?
13:05
- How can we update distribution planning so DNSPs handle rapid load change without overbuilding or slowing connections?
- How should we standardise hosting capacity information so customers and developers invest confidently without overwhelming DNSPs with reporting?
- How can we lift real‑time visibility on LV and MV networks so DNSPs manage risk while keeping data secure?
- How should we reward non‑network solutions so DER, flexible demand and community batteries become core planning tools, not afterthoughts?
Moderator
Oliver Nunn
Managing Director
Endgame Analytics
Endgame Analytics
Speaker
Speakers
Genevieve Hart
Regulatory Engagement Manager
CitiPower and Powercor
CitiPower and Powercor
Eddie Thanavelil
Future Networks Innovation Manager
SA Power Networks
SA Power Networks
Danielle Beinart
Executive General Manager, Networks and Technical
Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)
Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)
Samir Alilat
Innovation and DSO (Distribution System Operator) Strategist
Camlin Energy
Camlin Energy
Frankie Lu
General Manager Products, Electrification and Automation
Siemens
Siemens
Retail CER/DER
13:15
Panel Discussion
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Panel discussion: What are the best ways to integrate distributed energy resources into retail portfolios to enhance flexibility and value?
Moderator: Candice Hincksman
Speaker:
Speakers:
Cam Taylor ,
David Frankel ,
Ryan Wavish ,
Suzanna Michell ,
Moderator
Candice Hincksman
Manager Demand & Energy Management
Energy Queensland
Energy Queensland
Speaker
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Cam Taylor
Head of Energy Solutions
Momentum Energy
Momentum Energy
David Frankel
Executive General Manager Customer & Community
Horizon Power
Horizon Power
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Ryan Wavish
Head of Electrification Product and Channels
AGL
AGL
Suzanna Michell
Director of Partnerships
Gentrack
Gentrack
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Panel Discussion
Panel discussion: What are the best ways to integrate distributed energy resources into retail portfolios to enhance flexibility and value?
13:15
- How can retailers design DER strategies that genuinely align customer value, flexibility and portfolio risk management?
- What commercial models best integrate behind the meter assets into retail portfolios at meaningful scale?
- How should retailers evolve technology, data and forecasting capabilities to optimise DER flexibility across changing market conditions?
- What regulatory and market reforms are most critical to unlock retailer led orchestration of distributed energy resources?
Moderator
Candice Hincksman
Manager Demand & Energy Management
Energy Queensland
Energy Queensland
Speaker
Speakers
Cam Taylor
Head of Energy Solutions
Momentum Energy
Momentum Energy
David Frankel
Executive General Manager Customer & Community
Horizon Power
Horizon Power
Ryan Wavish
Head of Electrification Product and Channels
AGL
AGL
Suzanna Michell
Director of Partnerships
Gentrack
Gentrack
Batteries
13:20
Panel Discussion
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Panel discussion: What’s the future of consumer engagement with batteries - VPPs, home batteries and V2G?
Moderator: Marcus Freese
Speaker:
Speakers:
Laura Jones ,
Isabella Powell ,
Maya Resnick ,
Jess Young ,
Moderator
Marcus Freese
Energy Market Analyst
Modo Energy
Modo Energy
Speaker
Speakers
Laura Jones
Lead Analyst, Battery Storage and Grid Integration Program
Australian National University (ANU)
Australian National University (ANU)
Isabella Powell
Business Development Manager, Future Networks
Jemena
Jemena
Maya Resnick
Manager, Portfolio Insights
Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)
Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)
Jess Young
Commissioner
Vic Essential Services Commission
Vic Essential Services Commission
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Panel Discussion
Panel discussion: What’s the future of consumer engagement with batteries - VPPs, home batteries and V2G?
13:20
- How can VPPs be designed so customers feel genuine control, not just remote‑controlled by retailers and networks?
- What product features and messages actually persuade households to choose home batteries for more than simple bill savings?
- How should V2G participation be rewarded to balance battery degradation concerns with meaningful value for drivers and the system?
- What data, consent and privacy frameworks are needed for deep orchestration of customer batteries without eroding trust?
Moderator
Marcus Freese
Energy Market Analyst
Modo Energy
Modo Energy
Speaker
Speakers
Laura Jones
Lead Analyst, Battery Storage and Grid Integration Program
Australian National University (ANU)
Australian National University (ANU)
Isabella Powell
Business Development Manager, Future Networks
Jemena
Jemena
Maya Resnick
Manager, Portfolio Insights
Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)
Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)
Jess Young
Commissioner
Vic Essential Services Commission
Vic Essential Services Commission
Generation
13:05
Panel Discussion
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Panel discussion: From gas peakers to pumped hydro: is Australia betting on the right firming tools?
Moderator: Lewis Shields
Speaker:
Speakers:
Dan Nugent ,
Walter Schutte ,
Damian Edwards ,
Maia Schweizer ,
Richard Hobbs ,
Sandy Pin Pin Gwee ,
Moderator
Lewis Shields
Director, Energy Engagement and Facilitation
Vic Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA)
Vic Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA)
Speaker
Speakers
Dan Nugent
Executive of Transition and Trading
EnergyAustralia
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Walter Schutte
EGM Customer & Energy Markets
Squadron Energy
Squadron Energy
Damian Edwards
Business Unit Manager
Energy One
Energy One
Maia Schweizer
Chief Operating Officer
Snowy Hydro
Snowy Hydro
Richard Hobbs
Partner
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Sandy Pin Pin Gwee
Business Development Manager
Karpowership
Karpowership
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Panel discussion: From gas peakers to pumped hydro: is Australia betting on the right firming tools?
13:05
- Are current market and policy settings really valuing storage duration, or are they still biased towards traditional peaking and short-duration assets?
- How should investors weigh the long-term risks of gas price volatility and emissions constraints against the upfront cost and delivery risk of long-duration storage projects?
- In a high-renewables NEM, will gas peakers become essential insurance for rare extreme events, or expensive stranded assets crowded out by “clean peakers” and long-duration storage?
- What mix of durations, technologies and locations will genuinely deliver reliability, and who should carry the risk if planners get that mix wrong?
Moderator
Lewis Shields
Director, Energy Engagement and Facilitation
Vic Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA)
Vic Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA)
Speaker
Speakers
Dan Nugent
Executive of Transition and Trading
EnergyAustralia
EnergyAustralia
Walter Schutte
EGM Customer & Energy Markets
Squadron Energy
Squadron Energy
Damian Edwards
Business Unit Manager
Energy One
Energy One
Maia Schweizer
Chief Operating Officer
Snowy Hydro
Snowy Hydro
Richard Hobbs
Partner
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Sandy Pin Pin Gwee
Business Development Manager
Karpowership
Karpowership
Grid (Distribution)
13:45
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
From proven scale to grid-edge intelligence: what the field teaches us about deployment, governance, and operating-model change
Speaker:
Speakers:
Ayush Sinhal ,
Dave Lee ,
Speaker
Speakers
Ayush Sinhal
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Kimbal
Kimbal
Dave Lee
Chief Technology Officer
Kimbal
Kimbal
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From proven scale to grid-edge intelligence: what the field teaches us about deployment, governance, and operating-model change
13:45
Hear what Kimbal has learned from AMI, grid-edge intelligence, and large-scale deployment in markets that are facing rapid load growth, DER integration, and distribution automation pressure.
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Metering data quality issues to improve outage visibility, loss detection, and operational decision-making at the feeder and zone-substation level
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How near-real-time processing can support fault triage, power-quality monitoring, and proactive maintenance without adding control-room noise
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Addressing rollout and interoperability challenges through communications resilience, device scaling, and systems integration across heterogeneous distribution environments
Speaker
Speakers
Ayush Sinhal
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Kimbal
Kimbal
Dave Lee
Chief Technology Officer
Kimbal
Kimbal
Grid (Distribution)
14:05
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Electrifying the grid with decentralised energy to unlock a cheaper, cleaner and more resilient system
Speaker:
Speakers:
Tom Bakker ,
Speaker
Speakers
Tom Bakker
Head of Future Energy Networks and Markets
Endeavour Energy
Endeavour Energy
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Electrifying the grid with decentralised energy to unlock a cheaper, cleaner and more resilient system
14:05
- Challenging outdated network planning to prove community batteries can replace costly poles-and-wires upgrades
- Exposing the limits of current regulation to enable customers, not generators, to provide essential grid services
- Turning DER from a ‘problem to manage’ into the primary tool for lowering bills and accelerating decarbonisation
Speaker
Speakers
Tom Bakker
Head of Future Energy Networks and Markets
Endeavour Energy
Endeavour Energy
Retail CER/DER
14:00
Interview
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Interview: Are we over-regulating? Would a more streamlined system deliver better outcomes for customers?
Moderator: Alex Leemon
Speaker:
Speakers:
Louisa Kinnear ,
Gavin Dufty ,
Moderator
Alex Leemon
Commercial Analyst
Atmos Renewables
Atmos Renewables
Speaker
Speakers
Louisa Kinnear
Chief Executive Officer
Australian Energy Council
Australian Energy Council
Gavin Dufty
National Director, Energy Policy and Research
St Vincent de Paul Society
St Vincent de Paul Society
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Interview
Interview: Are we over-regulating? Would a more streamlined system deliver better outcomes for customers?
14:00
- Stripping back overlapping compliance to focus retailer effort on genuine customer protections
- Simplifying product approval rules to accelerate innovative tariffs that better match customer needs
- Relaxing prescriptive disclosure requirements to enable clearer, more meaningful customer communication
Moderator
Alex Leemon
Commercial Analyst
Atmos Renewables
Atmos Renewables
Speaker
Speakers
Louisa Kinnear
Chief Executive Officer
Australian Energy Council
Australian Energy Council
Gavin Dufty
National Director, Energy Policy and Research
St Vincent de Paul Society
St Vincent de Paul Society
Batteries
14:05
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Unlocking flexibility at the edge: will energy storage really change the grid?
Speaker:
Speakers:
Justin Hillier ,
Speaker
Speakers
Justin Hillier
Chief Commercial Officer
Essential Energy
Essential Energy
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Unlocking flexibility at the edge: will energy storage really change the grid?
14:05
- Finding storage solutions for system security that work within the current regulatory framework
- Using network capacity alongside existing assets to provide a faster and lower cost path to manage two-way flow congestion
- Prioritising storage installations across all levels of the network like HV batteries, community batteries and enabling V2G while balancing social licence and framework flexibility
Speaker
Speakers
Justin Hillier
Chief Commercial Officer
Essential Energy
Essential Energy
Generation
14:05
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Driving real zero in mining to reshape global energy, not just polish ESG reports
Speaker:
Speakers:
Deidre Willmott ,
Speaker
Speakers
Deidre Willmott
Strategic Advisor, Global Sustainability and External Affairs
Fortescue
Fortescue
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Driving real zero in mining to reshape global energy, not just polish ESG reports
14:05
- Shedding diesel‑era habits to unlock cheaper, cleaner power systems that outperform today’s mine and grid reliability
- Electrifying the hardest mining loads to force breakthroughs in batteries, hydrogen and grid‑forming technologies for everyone
- Turning remote mine microgrids into laboratories to challenge conservative planning and accelerate utility‑scale decarbonisation everywhere
Speaker
Speakers
Deidre Willmott
Strategic Advisor, Global Sustainability and External Affairs
Fortescue
Fortescue
14:30
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Closing remarks
14:30
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Closing remarks
14:30
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Closing remarks
14:30
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Closing remarks
Grid (Distribution)
14:35
Break
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Afternoon Tea
Retail CER/DER
14:35
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Afternoon Tea
Batteries
14:35
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Afternoon Tea
Generation
14:35
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Afternoon Tea
Supporting renewable & BESS project development
15:05
Panel Discussion
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Panel discussion: How can we unlock investment for renewable and storage projects and what are the strategies to reduce development risk?
Moderator
Joel Gilmore
General Manager Energy Policy & Planning
Iberdrola Australia
Iberdrola Australia
Speaker
Speakers
Laura Caspari
Chief Renewables Officer
ENGIE
ENGIE
Sonia Teitel
Co-MD, Renewables Australia
Octopus Australia
Octopus Australia
Paul Peters
Chief Executive Officer
Energy Security Corporation
Energy Security Corporation
Craig Stallan
Executive General Manager
Lumea
Lumea
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Panel Discussion
Panel discussion: How can we unlock investment for renewable and storage projects and what are the strategies to reduce development risk?
15:05
- What reforms would most quickly lower investment risk and unlock capital for renewables and storage?
- Are current market and contracting structures bankable enough to support long duration and firming investment?
- How should governments intervene to de risk projects without distorting long term market signals?
- What role should major energy users like data centres play in de risking projects through demand certainty and flexibility?
Moderator
Joel Gilmore
General Manager Energy Policy & Planning
Iberdrola Australia
Iberdrola Australia
Speaker
Speakers
Laura Caspari
Chief Renewables Officer
ENGIE
ENGIE
Sonia Teitel
Co-MD, Renewables Australia
Octopus Australia
Octopus Australia
Paul Peters
Chief Executive Officer
Energy Security Corporation
Energy Security Corporation
Craig Stallan
Executive General Manager
Lumea
Lumea
15:45
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
What needs to change to deploy capital faster into Australia’s energy transition — without increasing risk?
Speaker
Speakers
Ed Northam
Global Head of MAM Green Investments
Macquarie Group
Macquarie Group
Keira Wright
Australian Energy & Climate Correspondent
Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
What needs to change to deploy capital faster into Australia’s energy transition — without increasing risk?
15:45
- What makes transition projects investable — and why do viable opportunities still miss funding?
- How can policy, grid and offtake risks be reduced to unlock financial close?
- What partnerships and government settings best crowd in global capital while enabling local delivery?
Speaker
Speakers
Ed Northam
Global Head of MAM Green Investments
Macquarie Group
Macquarie Group
Keira Wright
Australian Energy & Climate Correspondent
Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
16:10
Panel Discussion
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Panel discussion: How can Australia’s energy transition be accelerated by collaboration across sectors?
Moderator
Evie Trolove
Head of Market and Customer Innovation
Orion NZ
Orion NZ
Speaker
Speakers
Oliver Nunn
Managing Director
Endgame Analytics
Endgame Analytics
Arron Wood
Chief Executive Officer
Yurringa Energy
Yurringa Energy
Jackie McKeon
Program Director
Business Renewables Centre Australia (BRC-A)
Business Renewables Centre Australia (BRC-A)
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Panel Discussion
Panel discussion: How can Australia’s energy transition be accelerated by collaboration across sectors?
16:10
- What are some good examples of cross-sector co-operation that are having a meaningful impact on the pace of the transition?
- Has regulation and market design inadvertently locked sectors into silos—and who actually has the mandate to break them?
- Do current risk allocation and investment models make genuine collaboration commercially irrational, even when system benefits are clear?
- Are pilots, trials and partnerships masking a lack of accountability for delivery at scale—and how do we force collaboration to move faster?
Moderator
Evie Trolove
Head of Market and Customer Innovation
Orion NZ
Orion NZ
Speaker
Speakers
Oliver Nunn
Managing Director
Endgame Analytics
Endgame Analytics
Arron Wood
Chief Executive Officer
Yurringa Energy
Yurringa Energy
Jackie McKeon
Program Director
Business Renewables Centre Australia (BRC-A)
Business Renewables Centre Australia (BRC-A)
16:50
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Closing remarks
16:55
Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
Close of Energy Week 2026
08:30
Friday, 12 June - Energy Policy Forum
Welcome Coffee
09:00
Friday, 12 June - Energy Policy Forum
Opening remarks from the Chair from Chair
Speaker
Speakers
Jill Cainey
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Erne Energy
Erne Energy
09:10
Friday, 12 June - Energy Policy Forum
Ministerial addresses
Speaker
Speakers
Hon Nick Duigan
Minister for Energy and Renewables
Tasmanian Government
Tasmanian Government
Hon Lily D'Ambrosio
Minister for Energy and Resources
Government of Victoria
Government of Victoria
Friday, 12 June - Energy Policy Forum
Ministerial addresses
09:10
Speaker
Speakers
Hon Nick Duigan
Minister for Energy and Renewables
Tasmanian Government
Tasmanian Government
Hon Lily D'Ambrosio
Minister for Energy and Resources
Government of Victoria
Government of Victoria
Bridging policy intent and market reality across Australia’s evolving energy system
09:40
Friday, 12 June - Energy Policy Forum
Applying delivery insights to shape effective NEM reform outcomes
Speaker
Speakers
Nevenka Codevelle
Chief Executive Officer
ASL
ASL
Friday, 12 June - Energy Policy Forum
Applying delivery insights to shape effective NEM reform outcomes
09:40
- Drawing on NSW tender delivery experience to demonstrate what drives project progress
- Building on lessons and insights from previous and current schemes to inform future design
- Highlighting coordination and execution challenges to support more effective infrastructure outcomes
Speaker
Speakers
Nevenka Codevelle
Chief Executive Officer
ASL
ASL
10:05
Friday, 12 June - Energy Policy Forum
Aligning retail conduct with competitive and compliance expectations
Speaker
Speakers
Anna Brakey
Commissioner
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
Friday, 12 June - Energy Policy Forum
Aligning retail conduct with competitive and compliance expectations
10:05
- Addressing loyalty penalties and plan churn to avoid enforcement action and improve market competitiveness (millions still paying above default offers)
- Improving transparency and billing communication to meet regulatory codes and minimise misleading conduct risk (penalties already issued for poor disclosure)
- Preparing for upcoming consumer protections and switching reforms to reduce barriers and demonstrate proactive compliance ahead of regulators’ scrutiny (new rules on fair pricing and switching)
Speaker
Speakers
Anna Brakey
Commissioner
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
10:30
Break
Friday, 12 June - Energy Policy Forum
Morning tea
Confronting system uncertainty while accelerating reform and electrification
11:00
Friday, 12 June - Energy Policy Forum
Confronting stochastic reality in the NEM to avoid planning blind spots
Speaker
Speakers
Oliver Nunn
Managing Director
Endgame Analytics
Endgame Analytics
Friday, 12 June - Energy Policy Forum
Confronting stochastic reality in the NEM to avoid planning blind spots
11:00
- Challenging deterministic market and ISP modelling to expose system risks hidden by average-case assumptions
- Reframing reliability, storage and firming policy around weather-driven volatility to protect consumers and investors
- Redesigning planning and regulatory frameworks to manage uncertainty rather than optimise for a future that rarely occurs
Speaker
Speakers
Oliver Nunn
Managing Director
Endgame Analytics
Endgame Analytics
11:25
Friday, 12 June - Energy Policy Forum
PoweringWA: Enabling large-scale renewable energy projects
Speaker
Speakers
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Tim Bray
Deputy Director General, PoweringWA
WA Department of Energy and Economic Diversification
WA Department of Energy and Economic Diversification
Friday, 12 June - Energy Policy Forum
PoweringWA: Enabling large-scale renewable energy projects
11:25
- Cross-Government collaboration to drive project delivery
- Identifying opportunities to remove systemic barriers and streamline processes
- Building public trust in the transition
Speaker
Speakers
Tim Bray
Deputy Director General, PoweringWA
WA Department of Energy and Economic Diversification
WA Department of Energy and Economic Diversification
11:50
Friday, 12 June - Energy Policy Forum
Reforming network tariffs to support electrification without breaking trust
Speaker
Speakers
Andrew Dillon
Director - Government Relations & Communications
EDF power solutions Australia
EDF power solutions Australia
Friday, 12 June - Energy Policy Forum
Reforming network tariffs to support electrification without breaking trust
11:50
- Challenging legacy volumetric pricing to align network signals with when and where costs are actually driven
- Confronting the efficiency–equity trade-offs in tariff reform to move beyond lowest-common-denominator outcomes
- Examining implications of the forthcoming AEMC pricing review final report for policy and regulatory direction
- Testing whether current institutional settings enable meaningful tariff reform or quietly constrain it
Speaker
Speakers
Andrew Dillon
Director - Government Relations & Communications
EDF power solutions Australia
EDF power solutions Australia
12:15
Break
Friday, 12 June - Energy Policy Forum
Lunch
Getting energy policy right… and facing the consequences of getting it wrong
13:00
Friday, 12 June - Energy Policy Forum
Examining Australia’s energy governance ecosystem to ensure the nation can handle a modern, decentralised, and renewable-focused system
Speaker
Speakers
Rob Murray-Leach
founding CEO of the Energy Efficiency Council and independent consultant
Friday, 12 June - Energy Policy Forum
Examining Australia’s energy governance ecosystem to ensure the nation can handle a modern, decentralised, and renewable-focused system
13:00
- Identifying current structures which are not fit for the 21st century; practical recommendations for a system that will work across jurisdictions
- Analysing how governance reforms could enable a faster, more coordinated and socially durable energy transition
- Addressing the need for better coordination, accountability, and demand-side integration in the energy system
Speaker
Speakers
Rob Murray-Leach
founding CEO of the Energy Efficiency Council and independent consultant
13:25
Panel Discussion
Friday, 12 June - Energy Policy Forum
Panel discussion: How can policy levers be designed to contain the damage from a disorderly coal exit?
Moderator
Dan Cass
Independent Consultant
Dan Cass & Co
Dan Cass & Co
Speaker
Speakers
Alison Reeve
Program Director for Energy and Climate Change
Grattan Institute
Grattan Institute
Shreejan Pandey
Director
Monash Energy Institute
Monash Energy Institute
Oliver Nunn
Managing Director
Endgame Analytics
Endgame Analytics
Friday, 12 June - Energy Policy Forum
Panel Discussion
Panel discussion: How can policy levers be designed to contain the damage from a disorderly coal exit?
13:25
- When major coal units trip without warning, what emergency supply and demand responses are realistically available?
- Should temporary generation and fast-tracked grid connections be treated as crisis tools or as a “new normal” in managing the transition?
- Who should ultimately pay for transition-driven system failures (retailers, governments, or consumers) and how transparent should that cost-sharing be?
- What are the real system, market and political trade-offs of extending the life of ageing coal plants like Eraring, and does doing so delay or de-risk the transition?
Moderator
Dan Cass
Independent Consultant
Dan Cass & Co
Dan Cass & Co
Speaker
Speakers
Alison Reeve
Program Director for Energy and Climate Change
Grattan Institute
Grattan Institute
Shreejan Pandey
Director
Monash Energy Institute
Monash Energy Institute
Oliver Nunn
Managing Director
Endgame Analytics
Endgame Analytics
14:05
Friday, 12 June - Energy Policy Forum
Closing remarks from Chair
14:10
Friday, 12 June - Energy Policy Forum
Close of Energy Policy Forum
08:30
Masterclass
Tuesday, 9 June - Pre-conference Masterclass
Masterclass A: Australian energy industry boot camp
Speaker
Speakers
David Prins
Director
Etrog Consulting
Etrog Consulting
Tuesday, 9 June - Pre-conference Masterclass
Masterclass
Masterclass A: Australian energy industry boot camp
08:30
Specifically for professionals new to the energy sector, this workshop will take you through the multiple agencies and major players in the Australian market. Designed for junior to middle managers who may not have experience or qualifications in energy. If you are still figuring out the difference between DR and DER, this workshop is for you.
Upon completion of the workshop, attendees will:
- Understand the history and context of the Australian energy industry
- Be able to confidently identify key players in the industry and how they interact
- In-depth knowledge of current issues (and their acronyms)
- Insights into future challenges and opportunities in the Australian energy sector
Outline:
08:30 Registration and coffee
09:00 History and context of Australian energy
- Why things are the way they are, and how we got to where we are now
10:30 Morning tea
11:00 Who’s who in Australian energy, and how they interact
- Who’s who, the laws and rules that govern how they interact, what are their objectives, and a host of acronyms and what they mean
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Current issues / what is happening now
- To include the transition towards net zero, cost reflective pricing, duck curves and grand canyons, meeting minimum and maximum demands, uptake of consumer energy resources including in-premise batteries, Integrated System Plan, and government interventions
15:00 Afternoon tea
15:30 Future challenges and opportunities
- To include moving to 100% renewables, electrification of homes and transport, shifts to winter peaking, the rise of data centres, future wholesale and retail trading arrangements, community energy, the role of grid-connected storage, and what is the future of gas?
17:00 Concludes
Speaker
Speakers
David Prins
Director
Etrog Consulting
Etrog Consulting
08:30
Masterclass
Tuesday, 9 June - Pre-conference Masterclass
Masterclass B: Beyond charging: planning, pricing and integrating electric vehicles at scale
Speaker
Speakers
Chang Wang
Research Fellow
Monash University
Monash University
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Hao Wang
Senior Lecturer, Department of Data Science & AI
Monash University
Monash University
Tuesday, 9 June - Pre-conference Masterclass
Masterclass
Masterclass B: Beyond charging: planning, pricing and integrating electric vehicles at scale
08:30
Designed for network planners, policymakers, retailers and infrastructure developers grappling with rapid EV uptake, this masterclass moves beyond charging hardware to examine how electric vehicles reshape demand, pricing, networks and customer relationships. Blending system-level analysis with practical implementation insight, the session explores how smart charging, vehicle-to-grid (V2G), tariffs and planning coordination can turn EVs from a network risk into a flexibility and decarbonisation asset. Attendees will gain a clearer view of how to integrate EVs at scale while managing congestion, costs and equity outcomes.
Upon completion of the masterclass, attendees will:
- Understand how large-scale EV adoption reshapes load profiles, network planning and emissions pathways across the energy system
- Be able to apply smart charging and V2G strategies to manage peak demand, defer network augmentation and improve system resilience
- Gain practical insight into planning and siting charging infrastructure to minimise connection costs and align with land-use and transport planning
- Develop commercially viable EV tariffs, customer propositions and operating models that support off-peak charging, private investment and equitable access
Outline:
08:30 Registration and coffee
09:00 EV demand and system implications
- Understanding EV adoption trajectories to inform network, generation and retail investment
- Quantifying charging demand profiles to manage peak load and congestion risk
- Linking EV uptake to emissions pathways to align with national and state decarbonisation targets
- Characterising impacts on distribution networks to prioritise least-regret reinforcement
10:30 Morning tea
11:00 Grid integration, smart charging and V2G
- Implementing smart charging and demand response to defer network augmentation
- Leveraging vehicle-to-grid capabilities to enhance system flexibility and resilience
- Designing EV tariffs and incentives to encourage off-peak and renewable-aligned charging
- Integrating EV propositions into retail offers to increase customer engagement and retention
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Charging infrastructure planning, AI and commercial models
- Mapping home, workplace and public charging needs to optimise the mix of charging typologies
- Assessing corridor and precinct loads to identify priority fast charging zones
- Using advanced data analytics and AI techniques to forecast charging demand and support smarter infrastructure planning and charging coordination
- Emerging AI-assisted approaches for EV infrastructure siting, operational optimisation and grid-aware investment planning
- Structuring ownership and operating models to share risk and unlock private capital
- Coordinating with land use and transport planning to minimise connection costs and delays
15:00 Afternoon tea
15:30 Policy and future EV integration strategies
- Interpreting Australian and state EV policies to align corporate strategy and investment cases
- Operational and investment implications of different EV charging strategies
- Future trends in EV-grid integration, flexible demand and consumer energy resources
- Strategic implications for networks, retailers and infrastructure developer
17:00 Concludes
Speaker
Speakers
Chang Wang
Research Fellow
Monash University
Monash University
Hao Wang
Senior Lecturer, Department of Data Science & AI
Monash University
Monash University
08:30
Masterclass
Tuesday, 9 June - Pre-conference Masterclass
Masterclass C: DSO Models and Whole-System Coordination - overview of Distribution System Operator (DSO) & Transmission-Distribution Coordination (TDC) models
Speaker
Speakers
Greg Hannan
Principal Consultant
Hannergrid
Hannergrid
Tuesday, 9 June - Pre-conference Masterclass
Masterclass
Masterclass C: DSO Models and Whole-System Coordination - overview of Distribution System Operator (DSO) & Transmission-Distribution Coordination (TDC) models
08:30
Perfect for any engineer, planner or network specialist who needs to understand how distribution and transmission roles are evolving in a DER-dominated energy system. This masterclass blends operational detail with strategic insight, showing how DSO models and transmission–distribution coordination can unlock efficiency, optimise investment, and maintain security as decentralisation accelerates. Attendees will examine real-world approaches to network planning, operational alignment, and stakeholder engagement, gaining tools to navigate both technical and regulatory challenges.
Upon completion of the masterclass, attendees will:
- Understand how DSO models redefine distribution responsibilities to enable active system operation
- Be able to coordinate real-time transmission and distribution operations to maintain system security and efficiency
- Gain practical insight into using DER and flexibility as tools for network planning and congestion management
- Develop strategies for aligning incentives, regulatory frameworks, and community engagement to accelerate approvals and investment
Outline:
08:30 Registration and coffee
09:00 Reframing network roles for a DER-dominated system
- Redefining distribution responsibilities to enable active system operation
- Clarifying TSO–DSO boundaries to reduce operational friction and duplicated services
- Aligning incentives across network layers to support least-cost system outcomes
10:30 Morning tea
11:00 Coordinating transmission and distribution operations in real time
- Improving system visibility across voltage levels to manage DER impacts
- Coordinating flexibility procurement to avoid conflicting dispatch signals
- Integrating local and system services to maintain security as decentralisation accelerates
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Embedding joint network planning to unlock efficient investment
- Integrating transmission and distribution planning to target congestion at the source
- Using DER and flexibility as planning tools to defer capital augmentation
- Aligning regulatory frameworks to support whole-of-system optimisation
15:00 Afternoon tea
15:30 Navigating planning and community engagement to accelerate approvals for distributed energy projects
- Engaging communities early to reduce opposition to network and energy projects
- Coordinating network and project timelines to minimise approval delays
- Building social licence through transparent system need and benefit narratives
17:00 Concludes
Speaker
Speakers
Greg Hannan
Principal Consultant
Hannergrid
Hannergrid
08:30
Masterclass
Tuesday, 9 June - Pre-conference Masterclass
Masterclass D: Overcoming technology and operational challenges for Battery Energy Storage Systems
Speaker
Speakers
Steve Lilliss
Senior Manager Asset Management
Horizon Power
Horizon Power
Claude Morris
National Sector Leader- BESS
GHD
GHD
Tuesday, 9 June - Pre-conference Masterclass
Masterclass
Masterclass D: Overcoming technology and operational challenges for Battery Energy Storage Systems
08:30
Specifically for engineers and technical specialists responsible for the installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance of Battery Energy Storage Systems, this masterclass is designed to address the practical challenges of operating BESS assets in the Australian market. It is suited to BESS engineers working at utility-scale or large commercial installations who need to move beyond vendor manuals and understand how batteries actually perform in the field — under regulatory pressure, extreme conditions and evolving grid requirements. If you are grappling with degradation, safety obligations, inverter complexity or changing performance expectations, this masterclass is for you.
Upon completion of the masterclass, attendees will:
- Understand the key drivers of battery performance and degradation and how design and operational decisions impact asset life and project economics
- Understand key considerations required to operate and maintain BESS safely and reliably under Australian conditions
- Gain practical insight into managing fire risk, safety standards and compliance obligations
- Understand key considerations to achieve new technical expectations, including ancillary services and grid-forming requirements
Outline:
08:30 Registration and coffee
09:00 Fundamentals overview
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Technology and chemistry selection
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Key components
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Basis of sizing
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Use case selection
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Key performance parameters and guarantees
09:30 Development and delivery principles
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Project lifecycle overview including typical pre FID activities and considerations
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Delivery and procurement strategies
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Technical integration and interface challenges
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Design and operational implications
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Case studies
10:00 Managing battery degradation and lifetime performance
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Understanding degradation mechanisms to protect capacity, availability and revenue
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Understanding skillsets, competencies and resources required to effectively manage BESS throughout the life cycle
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Designing operating envelopes and cycling strategies to extend asset life
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Using data, diagnostics and warranties to align maintenance decisions with project economics
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Augmentation strategies and considerations
10:30 Morning tea
11:00 Operating utility-scale BESS under real-world conditions
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Managing thermal, environmental and load stress to maintain performance in extreme heat, dust and humidity
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Commissioning and maintaining systems to avoid latent faults and early-life failures
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Integrating operational lessons from Australian utility-scale deployments to reduce downtime
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Designing for safety
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Identifying and managing fire, thermal runaway and propagation risks to protect people and assets
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Implementing detection, suppression and emergency response strategies that work in practice
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Translating incident learnings into installation, maintenance and operational procedures
15:00 Afternoon tea
15:30 Meeting new technical and regulatory expectations
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Inverter, control and protection implications for ancillary services and grid-forming requirements
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Navigating safety standards, performance obligations and registration pathways with confidence
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Preparing for national harmonisation of fire safety rules and grid-forming inverter standards to future-proof assets
16:30 Case studies
17:00 Concludes
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
This masterclass qualifies as Type II CPD under Engineers Australia’s CPD framework.
Delegates may claim the full number of hours attended as CPD so please retain the program and any other relevant information for your personal CPD log.
Speaker
Speakers
Steve Lilliss
Senior Manager Asset Management
Horizon Power
Horizon Power
Claude Morris
National Sector Leader- BESS
GHD
GHD
Day/Stream
- Day/Stream
- Tuesday, 9 June - Pre-conference Masterclass
- Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
- Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
- Friday, 12 June - Energy Policy Forum
- Tuesday, 9 June - Pre-conference Masterclass
- Wednesday, 10 June - Conference Day One
- Thursday, 11 June - Conference Day Two
- Friday, 12 June - Energy Policy Forum
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