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Informa Australia is delighted to announce the 6th Annual Australian Renewable Energy Zones Conference, which will be held on the 20-21 May 2026 at the Swissotel Sydney.
The transformation of Australia’s electricity system & the accelerating growth of renewable energy across Australia is unprecedented. With significant investments and development of renewable energy generation and technologies we have the potential to become a renewable energy superpower.
Building on the past 5 events this year’s event is perfectly timed to bring together and engage key stakeholders to discuss the latest developments and initiatives in the Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) across Australia.
Our key topics Include:
- Update on the REZ roll out that’s transforming Australia’s electricity system
- Policy, regulation, state & local initiatives
- Investment & financing – opportunities, risks and what can be done about project cost rises & blow outs?
- The risk of limiting investment potential and flexibility if REZ’s are too small
- Transmission congestion & curtailment
- The role of batteries and storage in REZ’s – Improving stability, reliability & security
- Urban renewable zones – Turning cities into self-sufficient energy hubs
- Reshaping and delivering genuine value for first nations communities
- Updates from developers on operational assets and proposed projects
- Strategic Offset Delivery Agreements – Ensuring landholders and communities benefit financially from conservation
- Emerging benefit-sharing models
- Capacity Building and Skills Development – Delivering jobs for regional communities
- Development considerations – Ensuring worker accommodation supports towns and integrates people into communities
- Innovative solutions paving the way for successful projects
- The role of transparency, collaboration & alliances
2025 Speakers
Hannah McCaughey
Chief Executive Officer, EnergyCo
Tim Edwards
Managing Director, CutlerMerz
Tony Mahar
Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner (AEIC)
Paul Peters
CEO, Energy Security Corporation
Alistair Parker
Chief Executive Officer, VicGrid
Glenn Dahlenburg
GM Energy Storage, Energy Queensland
Victoria Mollard
Executive General Manager, Economics and System Security, Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)
Janine Young
Energy and Water Ombudsman NSW
Jackie McKeon
Program Director, Business Renewables Centre Australia
Niall Brady
Head of Solar and Battery Storage, CEFC
Serai Kabu
Associate Director – Renewable Energy – Pacific, WTW
Michael Katz
CEO, RELA
Melanie Koerner
General Manager, System Planning & REZ, AEMO Services
Aydin Kizilirmak
Head of Grid Connection and Approvals, Potentia Energy
Michael Drowley
Environmental Specialist, Aurecon
Simon Tweed
Natural Capital Strategy Manager, Niche
Dean Davis
Director of Technology, SATEC (Australia) Pty Ltd
Jason Krstanoski
General Manager of Operations & Maintenance, Transgrid
Andrew Bray
National Director, RE-Alliance
John Carr
Chief Executive Officer Capricornia Energy Hub, CIP
Kim Mallee
Director, Community Power Agency
Kelly Wood
Group Executive, Transmission Development & Growth, Ausgrid
Christiaan Zuur
Director, Energy Infrastructure, KPMG
Lisa Honan
Managing Director, Briar Consulting
Rohan Tayler
Service Line Leader - Policy & Strategy, CutlerMerz
Dennis Stanley
Executive Advisor – Power Network, Regulation and Access, GHD
Margaret Harvie
PlanCom Consulting, Chairperson for CRGs for New England REZ
Dani Alexander
CEO, UNSW Energy Institute
Mark Twidell
Professor of Practice, UNSW Energy Institute
Romina Cavallo
Business Group Leader - Engagement, Communication & Communities, GHD
Renene Windsor
Industry Director, Transmission & Distribution, Aurecon
Mark Westbrook
Chief Project Officer, EnergyCo
Ned Wynen
Senior Project Coordinator, Environment & Planning, ACCIONA Energía
Amy Kean
Partner, Stride Renewables
Hanna Gustavson
Director of Tenders, Stride Renewables
Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities
This well-established industry conference, with a great line up of industry experts, is the key meeting place for your industry. Where policymakers, energy leaders, and developers will gather to shape Australia’s renewable energy future. This event is a great occasion to get together as an industry and share essential learnings and provides an opportunity to arrange meetings, and network with your industry colleagues both current and new.
Be at the forefront of your industry. Showcase your thought leadership, demonstrate your technology or show this industry your company’s services on offer.
To see what opportunities are available please contact:
Megan Rogulski
Sponsorship Manager
E: Megan.Rogulski@informa.com
T: +61 (0)2 9080 4334
Event Highlights
Attendee testimonials
Good overview of the state of play, with good range of speakers / relevant issues from policy level through to implementation experience. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The conference was excellent and covered a great range of topics. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I found it incredibly informative around where business, government and communities are at around all aspects to do with renewable energy. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The conference was highly informative for the state of all REZs in the NEM and having all states presenting in one place gave a good indication of the different approaches and reliance that was quite insightful. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Very topical and relevant to my colleagues and clients. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Event Code Of Conduct
We want everyone who comes to our events to have a great experience. This code explains our expectations and rules, which includes general good practice behaviour, and how to report anything witnessed or experienced that goes against them. Read our Event Code of Conduct here.
Sustainability
Our Commitment to Sustainability
In Australia, we are committed to running our events in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Across Informa Connect we are focusing on the short and long-term sustainability impacts we have on customers and colleagues alongside the communities we work in.
We recognise that it’s not just about the way we produce our events and products but recognising that we have a role to play in providing a space to work in partnership together with our markets to inspire the sustainable development of the industries we serve.
To read more on our latest sustainability reports and Faster Forward initiatives – click here.
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contact
Still have a question?
General Information & Registration
Customer Service
+61 2 9080 4307
info@informa.com.au
Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities
Megan Rogulski
Sponsorship Manager
+61 2 9080 4334
Megan.Rogulski@informa.com.au
Speaking Enquiries
Alexandra Bennet
Conference Manager
+61 2 9080 4315
Alex.Bennet@informa.com
Marketing & Media Enquiries
Paul O’Connor
Marketing Manager
Paul.C.OConnor@informa.com.au