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DRIVING THE FUTURE OF POWER INFRASTRUCTURE AND SMART GRID TECHNOLOGIES
Welcome to Smart Grids Australia 2026, an event dedicated to modernising the electricity grid and advancing smart grid technologies.
Australia moves towards high renewable energy use and net-zero targets amid ageing infrastructure, coal retirements, and rapid growth in rooftop solar and battery adoption. These developments challenge reliability, system strength, cybersecurity, and affordability while creating significant opportunities for innovation. This event highlights progress in electricity delivery and showcases future-ready infrastructure.
Join us to connect with industry leaders, explore innovative solutions, and help shape the future of Australia’s power system.
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Market dynamics of power systems and smart grid infrastructure
Gain valuable insights into the economics driving grid control, power distribution, and bulk energy planning and operations.
AI, data, and analytics to boost grid efficiency and energy utilisation
Explore how AI, machine learning, and data-driven tools enhance forecasting, grid orchestration, and virtual power plant optimisation in modern energy systems.
Strategies to enhance grid resilience, reliability, and energy efficiency
Discover key strategies and innovations enhancing grid efficiency, strengthening reliability, and building greater system resilience across Australia.
Integrating large-scale renewables, storage, and DER into Australia’s grid
Examine how Australia’s grid integrates large-scale renewables, storage, and DER while managing variability, hosting capacity, and maintaining system stability.
Strengthening visibility, automation, and cybersecurity in digital grids
Learn how sensors, data platforms, and automation enhance grid visibility, boost cyber resilience, and enable rapid fault detection and system restoration.
Energy policies and industry standards driving future grid transformation
Acquire valuable insights into global regulatory updates, technical standards, and utility strategies shaping grid compliance, modernisation, and innovations.
INDUSTRY TOPICS
NETWORKING EVENTS
LEADING EXPERTS
Q&A SESSIONS
Latest News
INVESTMENT
8 Jan 2026
Why Australia’s Next Big Energy Investment Is the GridMARKET TRENDS
29 Dec 2025
Inside AEMO’s Push for a Smarter, More Flexible GridTECHNOLOGY
24 Dec 2025
Real-Time Data Powers Australia’s Next Grid ShiftPARTNERSHIPS
19 Dec 2025
The Alliance Turning Smart Meters Into Grid Intelligence
Australia’s Solar Grid Is Getting a Software Upgrade

INNOVATION
14 Dec 2025
Network operators adopt flexible export systems to manage rooftop solar growth and defer costly upgrades as electrification increases
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Expert Speakers
Jack Kotlyar
EnergyAustralia
Charles Luo
Iberdrola Australia
Chris Maklary
bp pulse Australia
Past Attendees
City of Cockburn
Powercor Australia
DEECA Victoria
EnergyAustralia
Fronius Australia
Smart Commercial Solar
Iberdrola Australia
bp pulse Australia
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