Events

Conferences

Mar
26
Wed
Solar & Storage Live Queensland @ Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Mar 26 – Mar 27 all-day

Leveraging years of global energy expertise, we are proud to introduce Solar & Storage Live Queensland – the largest event for solar, storage, and renewable energy professionals across Australia. Held in Queensland, a leader in the country’s renewable energy transition, this event brings together industry innovators, policymakers, and key stakeholders to drive forward clean energy solutions.

Queensland’s abundant sunshine, government backing, and ambitious renewable energy targets make it the ideal location to explore the latest in solar and storage technologies. Whether you’re in government, a site owner, or an installer, this event provides invaluable opportunities to learn, network, and discover the innovations shaping the future of energy.

Solar & Storage Live is the world’s largest series of solar energy trade shows organised globally by Terrapinn Limited in the UK, USA, South Africa, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Spain, Switzerland and Australia.

Unlike other energy events that cover all types of energy, Solar & Storage Live is unique in that it focuses exclusively on solar, battery storage and EV charging.

In Australia, the solar industry is growing at a massive 25-30% and all indications are that this rate of growth is about to increase even more.

Nowhere else is this more obvious than in the state of Queensland where government is investing $billions into new infrastructure and utilities as it prepares for the 2032 Olympic Games which will be the first ‘climate positive’ games.

With things changing so rapidly, there’s lots of business opportunities and 100’s of new businesses entering the solar industry.

Join us in Brisbane, Australia in 2025 where we will bring key stakeholders within the energy value chain together with the innovators and disruptors to showcase their technology and service solutions needed to enable change at this critical time.

For more information visit the Event Website.

Apr
9
Wed
Smart Energy Expo @ ICC Sydney
Apr 9 – Apr 10 all-day

Join us for our 63rd Smart Energy Council
Conference and Exhibition.

Building on the success of the 2024 Smart Energy Expo, the 2025 event promises to be even bigger and better!

This must-attend event will feature technology showcases, networking and dedicated conference streams on the hottest topics shaping our global industry. Whether you’re a smart energy professional, installer, academic, policymaker, or investor, there’s something for everyone.

Your complimentary ticket includes access to the following conference streams:

  • Smart Energy Solutions
  • Electrification and Consumer Energy
  • Hydrogen
  • Large Scale Renewables and Energy Storage
  • Smart Transport
  • Sustainable Finance
  • International
  • Technology Showcases
  • Climate Conversations
  • Offshore Wind
  • Smart Installer
  • Climate Reporting
  • Net Zero
  • Stewardship

For more information please visit the Event Website.

Apr
30
Wed
IDC Hazardous Areas & Energy Safety Conference @ Rydges Southbank
Apr 30 – May 1 all-day

Dust explosions pose significant risks. They can destroy facilities and cause fatalities and serious injuries. Dust may be a manufactured product, or a by-product generated during manufacturing, handling, storage, or waste disposal activities.

Examples of everyday combustible dust include agricultural materials – such as grain, pharmaceuticals, forest products, metals, organics and 3D printing.

The Hazardous Areas & Energy Safety Conference will cover dust hazard analysis procedures, providing an in-depth look at managing materials and activities in facilities with combustible dust. Case studies focusing on food and agricultural products will illustrate hazard identification and mitigation strategies for new and existing facilities.

Australia’s lack of significant dust explosion incidents has resulted in complacency towards combustible dust safety, with the prevailing “It won’t happen here!” mindset. The presentation will address combustible dust safety specialists’ challenges in Australia and discuss the need to change regulations and standards to overcome current complacency before disaster strikes.

Day Two will bring together industry leaders and experts to discuss the latest advancements, challenges, and best practices in ensuring safety across hazardous environments and emerging energy technologies. As industries continue to evolve, the need for robust safety strategies, regulatory compliance, and innovative solutions has never been more important.

This year’s program features various topics, from process safety in energy projects to advanced hydrogen safety considerations, the importance of international standardisation, and the risks associated with battery energy storage systems.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into navigating complex regulatory landscapes, enhancing risk management strategies and driving innovation in energy safety. The conference offers practical takeaways for the oil and gas, chemical processing, renewable energy, and industrial safety sectors. It will cover operational safety and compliance with local standards.

For more information visit the Event Website.

May
12
Mon
Arc Flash Electrical Safety 2025 @ Crown Perth
May 12 – May 15 all-day

Arc Flash Electrical Safety 2025

Mitigating the risk of arc flash by practicing a strong safety framework to safeguard your personnel and process equipments.

Arc Flash Electrical Safety 2025 aims to provide practical ways to reinforce workplace electrical safety focusing mainly on arc flash safety. Addressing both local and international standards as arc flash safety guidelines, implement effective arc flash mitigation strategies and identifying potential arc flash hazards. Delegates will gain critical insights on recent updates for NFPA 70E 2024, guidelines to the safety standards and calculations, enhancing arc flash protection and implementing safety measures.

For More information visit the Event Website.

May
13
Tue
IDC High Voltage, Earthing & Arc Flash Conference @ Sofitel Viaduct Harbour Auckland
May 13 – May 14 all-day

Event Overview

Following the success of the inaugural 2024 conference in New Zealand, this year’s event builds on that strong foundation to deliver even greater insights and opportunities for industry professionals. New for 2025 is expanded content on HV and LV earthing, along with a range of new local and international presenters.

This conference is tailored for engineers, technicians, and personnel involved in high-voltage systems, earthing, and arc flash safety across New Zealand’s utilities, mining, manufacturing, industrial, and oil and gas sectors.

The agenda includes design, installation, testing, maintenance, safety, standards, and regulations, offering attendees the opportunity to hear from industry experts, engage with speakers, and discuss specific challenges.

This conference provides a vital platform for professionals to consider technical solutions and industry trends, discuss evolving standards, and learn new techniques for managing high-voltage systems, earthing, and arc flash safety.

Who Should Attend?

  • Electrical Engineers, Technicians and Electricians
  • Earthing Specialists
  • Maintenance and Asset Managers
  • OH&S Professionals
  • Risk Assessors & Safety Facilitators
  • Substation Engineers and Technicians
  • Generation and Transmission Engineers
  • Renewable Energy Specialists
  • Network protection and distribution engineers and technicians

What You’ll Gain by Attending

  • Techniques to extend the life of your HV assets and to enhance safety and reliability.
  • Practical solutions for HV design, installation, and switchgear maintenance.
  • Best practices for earthing design and how to optimise risk assessments.
  • Testing improvements and how HV earthing systems impact public safety.
  • Wats to manage earth potential rise hazards around HV structures.
  • Innovative approaches to arc flash hazard reduction and risk management.
  • Strategies to prevent arc faults and enhance electrical safety for people and equipment.
  • Insights into arc flash assessment case studies and advancements in protection.
  • Guidance on navigating electrical safety standards.
  • Real-world examples of powerline safety and preventing electrocution.
  • Networking opportunities.

For more information visit the Event Website.

Jun
17
Tue
Australian Energy Week 2025 @ Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Jun 17 – Jun 20 all-day

Australian Energy Week is the major annual conference and expo for the entire energy supply chain, bringing together generators, networks, retailers, end users and government to help shape the energy transition.

It is the place to hear from industry leaders, make connections, and do business with representatives from the whole energy value chain, from CEOs to analysts, energy traders to engineers. And everyone in between.

This is where the big discussions happen and the tough questions are answered. Join us to be part of the industry’s major annual event.

Key Themes

Australian Energy Week is the premier annual event that brings together key players from across the entire energy supply chain. From industry leaders to emerging innovators.

Stabilising energy supply and ensuring reliability

Building (and connecting!) enough renewable generation to replace aging coal generation… and meet 2030 targets

Reforming the NEM and WEM

Optimising grid operations, modernising pricing and dispatch mechanisms, and incorporating new technologies will not happen without comprehensive market reform

Balancing transition with cost-of-living concerns

High energy prices and cost-of-living pressures may delay the energy transition, requiring strategies to secure investment in renewable infrastructure and government intervention

Leveraging innovation

Promising technologies like batteries, hydrogen, and grid digitalisation can accelerate decarbonisation, enhance grid stability, and reduce emissions.

For more information visit the Event Website.

Jul
22
Tue
IDC High Voltage Conference Brisbane @ Rydges Southbank
Jul 22 – Jul 23 all-day

12th Australian High Voltage Conference – Overview

The 12th Australian High Voltage Conference, scheduled for July 2025 in Brisbane at Rydges South Bank, promises to be an essential event for professionals engaged with high voltage (HV) systems across various sectors such as mining, industrial plants, oil and gas, and utilities.

The conference will showcase the latest technologies, research, and case studies in HV design, testing, installation, commissioning, maintenance and arc flash safety. Discussions will encompass a wide range of HV components and equipment, including substations, cables, transformers, and switchgear. Emphasising sustainability and reliability, the event will explore challenges in HV equipment maintenance and propose forward-thinking solutions through adherence to standards, regulations, and strategic maintenance programs.

2025 Call for Papers

Are you an electrical engineer, technologist or technician working with high voltage systems in mining, industrial plants, oil and gas or the utilities industry? We are looking for a number of presenters to submit a topic idea and present their papers at this upcoming conference which has been developed to promote best practice in this area.

IDC Technologies Conference presentations are non commercial. In particular we are seeking practical case studies, applications and the newest developments in this critical subject.

For more information and topic suggestions email Conference Manager Arna Eru: arna.eru@idc-online.com OR complete a EOI Form and return to conferences@idc-online.com

Who Should Attend

› Substation engineers and technicians
› Generation, transmission engineers and technicians
› HV engineers, technicians and auditors
› Electrical engineers, technicians and electricians
› Maintenance engineers and asset managers
› Plant, project and design engineers
› Industrial organisations with HV electrical distribution
› Engineering and safety managers

For more information visit the Event Website.

Aug
27
Wed
IDC Low Voltage, Earthing & Arc Flash Conference @ Crown Plaza Melbourne
Aug 27 – Aug 28 all-day

The Low Voltage, Earthing & Arc Flash Conference is coming to Melbourne in 2025. This conference aims to share expert technical presentations on Low Voltage, Surge Protection, Earthing & Arc Flash.


2025 Call for Papers

Are you an electrical engineer, consultant, technologist, or technician with expertise in low-voltage (LV) systems


We’re seeking industry experts and thought leaders to present at the upcoming Low Voltage Conference, where we’ll explore the latest developments, innovations, and challenges in the LV space. If you have expertise, insights, or groundbreaking ideas, we invite you to submit a topic proposal and participate in this essential event for LV professionals. Be the voice shaping the future of low-voltage systems.

If you want to submit an expression of interest form, please click here. 

Please review our conference video from 2024, launching our 2025 calendar.

For more information visit the Event Website.

Sep
2
Tue
CIGRE Australia Conference @ Adelaide Convention Centre
Sep 2 – Sep 4 all-day

Following the great success of our Cairns Symposium in 2023, CIGRE Australia will be hosting an integrated suite of three conferences exploring the theme “Shaping the Power Systems of Tomorrow”.

This will be the largest CIGRE Australia event of the year and will include the 9th South East Asia Protection Automation and Control Conference (SEAPAC25) and the 7th Conference on the Integration of Distributed Energy Resources (CIDER25) along with plenary sessions on the energy transition, tutorials, a leadership breakfast hosted by Women in Energy and event for NextGen Power Professionals (focusing on the professional development for young professionals).

A focused technical conference of this nature does not take place in Australia very often and will provide delegates multiple opportunities to hear from industry leaders while developing their professional network.

It is also an excellent opportunity for businesses to connect to key industry personnel as sponsors and exhibitors.

Conference Highlights

  • The two-day 9th South East Asia Protection, Automation and Control Conference (SEAPAC25).
  • The two-day 7th Conference on Integration of Distributed Energy Resources (CIDER25).
  • A three-day general conference focusing on the energy transition.
  • CIGRE tutorials and workshops including a workshop on DER from five perspectives; planning, operations, markets/regulation, integration and IT/cybersecurity.
  • NextGen Power Professionals seminar by CIGRE Australia NGN (focusing on the professional development for young professionals).
  • A leadership breakfast event hosted by Women in Energy.
  • An exhibition hall to network with peers and meet partners and suppliers to our industry. 

For more information visit the Event Website.

Sep
9
Tue
EEA 2025 Conference @ Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre
Sep 9 – Sep 11 all-day

Kia ora koutou

It gives me enormous pleasure to invite you all to EEA2025 and to join us in rising to the challenge of Electrifying Aotearoa: today’s innovation, tomorrow’s system.

Aotearoa has committed to the electrification of our economy and it is our industry who lead the way in achieving change.

At EEA2025 we put the spotlight on the innovators and change-makers, the smart ideas and unique perspectives that will enable us to solve the challenges facing our industry as we design and deliver our future system.

A shift is underway toward intermittent renewables, more consumer-driven energy services, distributed resources, digitisation and automation. And yet, there are fundamentals that will never change – the need to maintain safety, reliability, resilience and affordability.

EEA2025 is where we tackle these challenges together, sharing learnings with each other and debating to reach alignment on issues.  We’re incredibly proud that our conference keeps growing as does its reputation for quality.

With keynote speakers, panel discussions, technical presentations, workshops and our annual awards ceremony celebrating the brightest and the best, it is a jammed packed three days offering something for everyone.

All are welcome.

EEA2025 also includes a comprehensive Technology Exhibition providing a great opportunity for businesses to showcase technology, services, people and products, and for delegates to get ‘hands-on’ with future options and solutions.  Known as the largest annual sector event in the southern hemisphere, it draws international suppliers with their latest tech.

Better still, EEA2025 is all about you. Your opportunity to network and connect; to present to your peers and to learn from others; to hear about the latest research and developments, technologies and innovations.

Last conference, we welcomed more than 1200 people through the doors including 680 delegates and 220 visitors, all of whom had the chance to explore the 150 exhibitions.

So, don’t delay. Book your space at EEA2025 and join us as we lead the change to an electrified Aotearoa.

I look forward to seeing you in Ōtautahi/Christchurch in September.

Nicki Sutherland 
Chief Executive

For more information visit the Event Website.