Press Release

Australian Energy Week 2026 gets underway

Australian Energy Week starts today, bringing together the country’s most influential energy leaders, operators, policymakers and innovators for one of the sector’s most significant gatherings of the year.
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A day of masterclasses from some of the industry’s leading minds will be followed by a packed two days of keynote speeches and panel discussions at Melbourne’s Convention and Exhibition Centre from tomorrow, on June 10 and 11. An Energy Policy Forum concludes the week on June 12.

This year’s event will welcome more than 1,250 attendees, over 140 speakers and more than 60 exhibitors, with over 400 energy organisations represented.

Aleks Zids, Chief Executive Officer of Quest Events and organiser of Australian Energy Week, said AEW is a must-attend event for anyone committed to the energy transition.

“Australian Energy Week attracts the best minds from all areas of the sector, addressing some of the most pressing issues,” he said. “The sheer range of speakers, panelists and delegates offers insight and deep conversations. This is event facilitates real discussion about the challenges and opportunities we face.”

Confirmed speakers include:

  • Hon Lily D’Ambrosio, Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources.
  • Daniel Westerman, Chief Executive Officer of AEMO.
  • Brett Redman, Chief Executive Officer of Transgrid.
  • Mark Collette, Managing Director of EnergyAustralia.
  • Marc England, Chief Executive Officer of Ausgrid

Across a main stage and eight focused streams, more than 100 sessions will explore:

  • Grid Transmission.
  • Retail Strategies.
  • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
  • Renewable Development.
  • Grid Distribution.

Australian Energy Week is the only event spanning the entire energy supply chain. It brings together leaders from generation, networks, retail, storage, developers, investors, users and governments all under one roof to accelerate collaboration and deliver real commercial outcomes.