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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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JOIN AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST WIND ENERGY 

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

AuWE2026 Confirmed Strategic Speakers

Hon. Lily D'Ambrosio MP
Victorian Government
Hon. Lily D'Ambrosio MP

Minister for Climate Action, Energy and Resources, and the SEC

Victorian Government

Lane Crockett
SEC Victoria
Lane Crockett

Executive General Manager, Assets

SEC Victoria

David Moretto
AGL
David Moretto

Chief Commercial Officer

AGL

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

Deputy Secretary, Energy Group

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

Laura Caspari
ENGIE Australia & New Zealand
Laura Caspari

Chief Renewables Officer

ENGIE Australia & New Zealand

Marcus Dowling
Iberdrola Australia
Marcus Dowling

Executive Manager, Offshore Wind Development

Iberdrola Australia

Anh Mai
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Anh Mai

Executive Director, Offshore Wind Energy Victoria (OWEV)

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

James Katsikas
EDF power solutions Australia
James Katsikas

Chief Executive Officer

EDF power solutions Australia

Chad Hymas
Aula Energy
Chad Hymas

Chief Executive Officer

Aula Energy

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

Acting Head of Division, Clean Energy Investment and Facilitation

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

David Pollington
ACEN Australia
David Pollington

Mananging Director

ACEN Australia

Anil Chanana
JERA Nex bp
Anil Chanana

Country Manager Australia

JERA Nex bp

Montana de Meillon
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment, and Water
Montana de Meillon

Acting Director, Renewables Regulatory Practice Section

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

Stuart Davis
Squadron Energy
Stuart Davis

Executive General Manager, Operations

Squadron Energy

Angela Catt
Tilt Renewables
Angela Catt

Board Member of Clean Energy Council, EGM Corporate Affairs

Tilt Renewables

Global Offshore Wind Leaders Gather at the 2026 Offshore WindTECH

Kiseok Kim
EDF Power Solutions

Kiseok Kim

Development Director, Offshore Wind

EDF Power Solutions

Tamara Al-Hashimi
RPS

Tamara Al-Hashimi

Technical Director

RPS

Jorrit De Boer
Boskalis Offshore Energy

Jorrit De Boer

Commercial Manager, Renewables

Boskalis Offshore Energy

Simon Van de Sande
DEME Group

Simon Van de Sande

Area Manager, APAC

DEME Group

Giacomo Rizzi
Prysmian

Giacomo Rizzi

Director, HV & Submarine Business, Oceania and South East Asia

Prysmian

​The Minds Powering the 2026 Onshore WindNEXT Summit

Nathan Blundell
Windlab

Nathan Blundell

Chief Development Officer

Windlab

Tobias Geiger
WestWind Energy

Tobias Geiger

Managing Director

WestWind Energy

Alberto Perez Couso
Nordex Oceania

Alberto Perez Couso

Managing Director

Nordex Oceania

Richard Mackie
AGL

Richard Mackie

Head of Power Development

AGL

Malcolm Light
Synergy

Malcolm Light

Head of Renewable Delivery, Future Energy Business

Synergy

WindGrid Transmission 2026 Speakers

Adele McCarthy
VicGrid

Adele McCarthy

Executive Director, Strategy & Planning

VicGrid

Claire Cass
VicGrid

Claire Cass

Executive Director, Access and Connections

VicGrid

Rachel Hayden
EnergyCo

Rachel Hayden

Director, Network Access

EnergyCo

Richard Pawlik
AusNet

Richard Pawlik

General Manager, Contestable Connections

AusNet

Ben Bristow
Western Power

Ben Bristow

Head of Grid Transformation

Western Power

Sustainability & Diversity Night Guests Include

Victorian Energy minister

Hon Lily D'Ambrosio MP

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

Victorian Government

Victorian Energy minister

Mary Barry

CEO and Founder of CircularEco, Founding Director and CEO

Women of Offshore Wind

Victorian Energy minister

Erin Coldham

Chief Development Officer

Star of the South

Victorian Energy minister

Ryan Nguyen

Vice-President

Monash Energy Club 

Victorian Energy minister

Paul Medwell

Professor

The University of Adelaide

Delegations from Visionary Authorities Attending AuWE

2026 Sponsors & Partners

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

Energy Transition Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

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Gold Sponsors

Gala Dinner Sponsor

Delegate Lounge Sponsor

WindGrid Transmission Forum Co-Host

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Lanyard Sponsor

Delegate Bag Sponsor

Social Impact Sponsor

Silver Sponsors

Coffee Cart Sponsors

Country Partner

Future Energy Workforce Partner

Supporting Partners

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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

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Featured Industry Leaders Exhibiting at AuWE2026

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

1,500+ Companies took their places across the venue

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AuWE Opening Address

Host State Welcome by Victorian Government 

Hon. Lily D'Ambrosio

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

Victoria State Government

Leading Attending Organizations

2025 Sponsors & Partners

AuWE Supporters

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THE AUWE MATCHMAKING APP WILL BE LAUNCHED ON JUNE 26!
The AuWE Matchmaking App will be available for all registered speakers, sponsors, and delegates. This innovative tool is designed to enhance your networking experience and facilitate meaningful connections.

All registered speakers, sponsors, and delegates will receive detailed email guidance on how to access and use the app. Please check your email inbox for instructions. Should you need further assistance, feel free to reach out to your account manager or contact us directly at auwe@leader-associates.com.

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8 - 9 JULY 2026
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Exhibition Center (MCEC)
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