AUSTRALIA'S LARGEST
ONSHORE AND OFFSHORE
WIND ENERGY EVENT

8 - 9 JULY 2026 • MCEC, MELBOURNE

8,000+
PARTICIPANTS

1,000+
CONFERENCE DELEGATES

200+
SPEAKERS

120+
SPONSORS & PARTNERS

200+
EXHIBITORS

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CONFERENCE.

Australia Wind Energy 2026 (#AuWE2026) is the country's largest onshore and offshore wind energy event, where you can meet the entire wind energy value chain. It aims to assist in delivering a new energy economy by facilitating local, national, and international cooperation.

Held annually in Melbourne, it serves as a critical platform for industry stakeholders to exchange insights, forge valuable connections, and close major deals.

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One AuWE Delegate Pass, 6 Signature AuWE Conference Tracks

Australia Wind Energy 2026 features six signature conference tracks, including the high-level AuWE Strategic Summit, alongside focused forums on investment, transmission, offshore and onshore wind, regional development, and ministerial dialogue. Your delegate pass grants full access to all tracks—delivering strategic insights, technical expertise, and policy updates essential to driving Australia's wind energy transition.

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Unparalleled Visionary Leaders at AuWE

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AuWE2026 Confirmed Strategic Speakers

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Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment, and Water

Matthew Brine

Head of Division for Clean Energy Investment and Facilitation

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment, and Water

James Katsikas

Chief Executive Officer

EDF power solutions Australia

Jacqui Bridge

Executive General Manager, Network Investment

Powerlink Queensland

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Anh Mai

Executive Director, Offshore Wind Energy Victoria (OWEV)

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

David Pollington

Mananging Director

ACEN Australia

Chad Hymas

Chief Executive Officer

Aula Energy

Lane Crockett

Executive General Manager, Assets

SEC Victoria

Stuart Davis

Executive General Manager, Operations

Squadron Energy

Anil Chanana

Country Manager Australia

JERA Nex bp

Paul Graham

Chief Economist Energy

CSIRO

Iain Pople

Project CEO, Flagship Funds APAC

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners

Pelayo Rodríguez

Head of Business Development for Japan and Asia Pacific

Ocean Winds

Laura Caspari

Chief Renewables Officer

ENGIE Australia & New Zealand

Nicola Pero

Executive Director

Iberdrola Australia

Ross Edwards

Executive General Manager Operations & Markets

Tilt Renewables

Unlocking Wind Capital 2026 Speakers

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Fiona McIntyre

Chief Financial and Investments Officer

RWE Renewables Australia

Paul Richards

Global Head of Resources, Energy & Infrastructure

ANZ

Grant Muller

Head of Market, Risk and Development, Telstra Energy

Telstra

Anthony Marriner

Chief Executive Officer

Spark Renewables

Daniel Beaver

Executive Director

Foresight Group

WindGrid Transmission 2026 Speakers

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Adele McCarthy

Executive Director, Strategy & Planning

VicGrid

Rachel Hayden

Director, Network Access

EnergyCo

Richard Pawlik

General Manager, Contestable Connections

AusNet

Ben Bristow

Head of Grid Transformation

Western Power

Stephanie McDougall

Head of Policy and Regulation

Tilt Renewables

Sustainability & Diversity Night Guests Include

Hon Lily D'Ambrosio MP

Minister for Climate Action; Energy and Resources; State Electricity Commission

Victorian Government

Mary Barry

CEO and Founder of CircularEco, Founding Director and CEO

Women of Offshore Wind

Erin Coldham

Chief Development Officer

Star of the South

Ryan Nguyen

Vice-President

Monash Energy Club

Paul Medwell

Professor

The University of Adelaide

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Delegations from Visionary Authorities Attending AuWE

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2026 Sponsors & Partners

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AuWE2026 wouldn’t be possible without the tremendous support of our sponsoring and supporting organizations.

Event Ambassadors

Energy Transition Partner

Platinum Sponsors

Gold sponsor

Gala Dinner Sponsor

Delegate Lounge Sponsor

Lanyard Sponsor

Delegate Bag Sponsor

Silver Sponsors

Coffee Cart Sponsors

Be Part of Australia's Largest Wind Energy Exhibition

Showcase your solutions to over 8,000+ industry professionals and 200+ leading exhibitors across the entire wind energy value chain.

8,000+ energy leaders, developers, OEMs, investors & suppliers
200+ exhibitors with International Pavilions from Europe and Asia
Full value chain under one roof: onshore & offshore developers, technology providers, grid players, ports, O&M, and more
Dedicated Matchmaking Area for structured B2B meetings with decision-makers
Co-located summits and networking to boost visibility

2026 FLOORPLAN & BOOK A STAND

Featured Industry Leaders Exhibiting at AuWE2026

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Your Gateway to Strategic Networking
& Partnership

Step into a powerful networking arena with 1,500+ senior decision-makers across the wind energy value chain. From high-impact meetings to the Gala Dinner with 800+ attendees, AuWE 2026 offers unmatched opportunities to build lasting partnerships and elevate your influence.

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”It's really been an insightful few days at the Australia Wind Energy that reinforces the shared ambitions Australia has toward a green-powered future.“

Vinod Philip
Global CEO
Siemens Gamesa