Australia’s longest-running renewable energy conference returns with new program zones, national policy leaders, international delegates and industry-wide momentum
Sydney, Australia I 4 Dec 2025
Smart Energy 2026 returns to ICC Sydney on 6–7 May at a defining moment for Australia’s energy future: the halfway mark of the renewable energy transition, with solar, wind, storage and hydro now approaching 50 per cent of the nation’s electricity supply.
Now in its 64th year, Smart Energy is one of Australia’s most established and influential renewable energy events, bringing together thousands of installers, innovators, manufacturers, policy leaders, investors, local governments, utilities and decision makers from across the country and internationally.
With the pace of electrification accelerating across homes, businesses, transport, mining and heavy industry, Smart Energy 2026 will showcase the ideas, innovations and leadership shaping the next half of Australia’s transition.
Smart Energy Council CEO John Grimes said the energy sector is experiencing unprecedented momentum.
“The renewable energy transition is delivering right across the country. People have never been busier. This is the electrification of the whole economy, and our industry is at the centre of it. And I can tell you, your big industry body has never been more influential or more important in delivering outcomes for you – our members. So be there on the exhibition floor.”
A National Conference Driving the Transition Forward
Smart Energy 2026 features multiple program streams, headline policy addresses, technical masterclasses, industry roundtables, live demonstrations, and international speakers across two days.
The 2026 program will explore the most critical issues shaping the renewable energy landscape:
Program Highlights
• One year on – Lessons from delivering the Cheaper Home Battery Program, the world’s biggest home battery rebate
• Where are the next rooftops? – Mapping solar growth beyond Australia’s world-leading penetration rates
• Are renewables really renewable? – Solar and battery recycling with Australia’s stewardship leaders
• The more we delay, the more we pay – Solving transmission and large-scale renewable bottlenecks
• Virtual Power Plants – How homes and businesses are strengthening the grid
• Green steam – How Australian industry is Getting Off Gas and electrifying heat
• Batteries on wheels – V2G, EVs, heavy haulage, remote charging and electrified logistics
• Cyber security in an electrified era
• COP31 and the Pacific – Delivering 100 per cent renewable power for the region
• Renewable energy superpower – How Australia can help decarbonise neighbouring economies
Events With Purpose: Learning, Training, Connection
Across the two days, attendees will have access to:
• Installer Masterclasses (CPD-accredited sessions)
• Policy Forums with federal and state energy leaders
• Industry Roundtables on transmission, workforce and supply chains
• Start-up Showcases with emerging innovators
• Networking Sessions, including gala dinner and awards
Smart Energy 2026 continues the Smart Energy Council’s commitment to accessibility, diversity, industry development and evidence-based policy.
A Milestone Moment for the Renewable Energy Sector
Smart Energy 2026 will feature new technology launches, real-world case studies, and practical insights from project developers, households, regulators and communities experiencing the transition first-hand.
With renewable energy surging across every state and territory, this year’s event offers a critical platform to connect, collaborate and accelerate Australia’s journey toward a fully electrified economy.
Registrations are now open:
Contact Tim Lamacraft for more information or Media Inquiries on 0488 972 192.
