Summit Agenda

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Australia’s energy transition has thus far been led by consumers, and programs like rooftop solar. With state government policy becoming increasingly important, how can government and industry collaborate to achieve transition?

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With Victoria re-establishing the State Electricity Commission, will other governments follow suit and renationalise sections of the energy system? If they do, what will the impact be?

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Energy transition is often framed in national terms, but what is the role of state governments in the transition? What level of involvement should they have?

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With governments in different states and territories using and considering different policy levers, what is required to ensure the energy transition moves forward?

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Communicating big energy projects seems daunting, but there are already stories of hugely successful collaborations between community and industry from Australia and abroad

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What are the critical things to keep in mind when you’re unveiling a big new project? What does communities and consumers need and want to know?

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With some industry, like coal mining, about to become a thing of the past, how can we ensure workers are able to reskill to avoid being left behind by the energy transition?

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Together, our panelists will explore what it means to have a just transition for workers in a fictional Australian town, and what will happen if the transition doesn’t go to plan.

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Conversations about energy transformation are often conducted from the perspective of system operators or energy generators. But what about customers?

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Customers expectations of energy companies are evolving. Our panellists will discuss the extent to which customers needs will and should drive the energy transition.

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Developing new industries require the traching of new skills to ensure workers can keep up. When it comes to energy, what’s required?

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Together, our panellists will discuss the innovative training models and approaches that can ensure we’re ready for the energy transition.

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Integrating technology and hardware to enable the energy transition.

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What are the practical values of DERs in the future energy system?

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Grid controls for a distributed and renewable grid

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Given the remoteness of many Australian communities and urban centres, microgrids can be a crucial tool in the future. What have learnt thus far?

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Dealing with threats to reliability, from winter snaps to heat waves, to create the most secure grid possible.

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Our panellists will discuss the steps that could be taken to maximise reliability.

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Using digital twins in the energy sphere can bring a number of operational benefits to your organisation.

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In the energy space, how can we use digital solutions, like twins, most effectively?

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From modern power electronics systems to transmission assets that move energy in different forms, a integrated systrem can assist system stability and resilience.

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Given the seasonal variability of Australia’s climate, and the potential for extreme weather events, how can we optimise our energy storage to ensure reliability and avoid blackouts?

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Australia is consistently talked up as a potential hydrogen superpower. Are we on track to become one, and what more can we do?

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Hydrogen has an array of uses. Where will it serve us best in our energy future?

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To fully integrate hydrogen into Australia’s energy mix, what support does industry want government to provide?

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Hydrogen is known for its versatility. How can we ensure we use it to integrate the transport, industry and electricity sectors?

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Connecting hydrogen producers with large energy users to underpin project development

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Across Australia, hydrogen projects by the likes of AGIG and Jemena are becoming commonplace. What are the learnings so far?

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Hydrogen’s role in bringing the energy sector together under one holistic model

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What are the likely next steps to ensure hydrogen supports the energy system as a whole?

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Electrifying different industrial markets, or using alternative fuels like hydrogen, converges markets that have previously been separate, presenting new challenges and opportunities.

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As we decarbonise, and as different energy sectors converge, policy, market operations and trading have to tackle a number of challenges to enable innovation and protect consumers.

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How can traditional segments collaborate to deliver the net-zero ambition?

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How can different sectors find common ground and collaborate to confront new challenges in the energy transition?

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Australia’s electricity system is decentralising faster than all others. As new demands emerge, how do we avoid overloading the system?

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Do we need a new control system to smooth out demand fluctuation and maintain reliability?

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Integrating electric vehicles at an affordable price will be critical to reducing Australia’s emissions

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What incentives can boost the visibility of EVs? Are there privacy issues?

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