Events

Built by industry for impact, Smart Energy Council events bring together the sharpest minds and boldest voices powering Australia’s renewable energy transition. Expect real insights, real influence and real opportunities to connect with the people turning ambition into action across the nation.

Smart Energy Conferences & Exhibitions

Smart Energy Queensland 2026

Smart Energy 2027

Power Circle Industry Lunch & Networking

Power Circle Networking Lunch – Adelaide – November 2026

Power Circle Networking Lunch – Hobart – November 2026

Power Circle Networking Lunch – Sydney – November 2026

Power Circle Networking Lunch – Gold Coast – November 2026

Smart Installer Roadshows

Smart Installer Roadshow-Adelaide-November 2026

Smart Installer Roadshow-Hobart-November 2026

Smart Installer Roadshow-Sydney-November 2026

Smart Installer Roadshow-Gold Coast-November 2026

Member Hosted Events

Want your event seen, shared and backed by the smart energy movement?

Reach out to Jess Hampshire, our Member Engagement & Networks Lead, at 0436 126 688 or jessica@smartenergy.org.au to explore how we can help amplify your impact.

International Events

Want your event seen, shared and backed by the smart energy movement?

Reach out to Jess Hampshire, our Member Engagement & Networks Lead, at 0436 126 688 or jessica@smartenergy.org.au to explore how we can help amplify your impact.

The Battery Show North America

Bangladesh & India Clean Energy Mission

All Energy Australia — Inbound Delegation

Sustainability Expo — Australian Delegation

Shape Your 2026 Presence Across Australia’s Leading Energy Events

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Partner With Us at Upcoming Events

Join us at Smart Energy Council events across Australia and get your brand in front of key industry professionals. Whether you’re looking to exhibit, sponsor, or collaborate, our team can guide you through the best opportunities to meet your goals.

Reach out today or schedule a chat with our events team.

Member Support

Jessica Hampshire

Member Engagement Lead

Strategy

Nigel Morris

Chief Strategy Officer

Sales

Thornton de Voy

Business Development Executive

Sales

Yuan Fang

Business Development Executive

Sales

Ivan Chelvathurai

Business Development Executive

Want to be notified of upcoming events?

Contact Jessica Hampshire

Contact Nigel Morris

Contact Thornton de Voy

Contact Yuan Fang

Contact Ivan Chelvathurai

Smart Stewardship

Chair: Darren Johannesen

Meeting Frequency: Every 12 Weeks

Sector Scope

  • Recyclers
  • PV Manufacturers
  • Product stewardship participants

Policy Scope

  • Stewardship policy
  • Recycling frameworks
  • Circular economy initiatives

Technology Scope

  • Solar
  • Batteries

Topics Scope

  • Recycling pathways
  • Product stewardship schemes
  • End-of-life management
  • Industry obligations
  • Sustainability initiatives

Smart Global

Chair: Richard Neumann

Meeting Frequency: Third Monday of every second month except December

Sector Scope

  • Importers
  • Exporters
  • Investors
  • International project managers

Policy Scope

  • International trade
  • Market entry
  • Export facilitation
  • Tariff and non-tariff barriers

Technology Scope

  • Smart energy technologies
  • Climate technologies

Topics Scope

  • Renewable Energy Council Asia Pacific
  • Export opportunities
  • Trade missions
  • Trade and investment agreements
  • Green Economy agreements
  • Global Climate
  • International partnerships
  • Investment opportunities

Smart Transport

Chair: Rhiannon Evans

Meeting Frequency: Every 12 Weeks

Sector Scope

  • Transport technology providers
  • Light and Heavy Electric Fleet operators
  • Charging infrastructure businesses

Policy Scope

  • EV policy
  • Charging infrastructure
  • Transport electrification
  • Network integration
  • Incentives 

Technology Scope

  • Electric vehicles
  • Charging infrastructure
  • Fleet technologies
  • Distribution Network

Topics Scope

  • Rapid Expansion
  • Interconnections
  • Regulations and Standards
  • V2X

Smart Manufacturing

Chair: Rod Scott

Meeting Frequency: Every 12 Weeks

Sector Scope

  • Local manufacturers
  • Technology developers
  • Component suppliers
  • Emerging technologies

Policy Scope

  • Supply Chain
  • R&D
  • Manufacturing Incentives
  • CEFC

Technology Scope

  • Solar
  • Storage
  • Electronics
  • Software
  • Critical materials

Topics Scope

  • Expanding local manufacturing
  • Export opportunities
  • Supply chains
  • Local content
  • Investment attraction
  • Industry capability

Smart Large-scale

Chair: Sohaib Mohammed

Meeting Frequency: Every 8 Weeks

Sector Scope

  • Large & utility scale developers
  • Asset owners
  • Investors
  • EPCs

Policy Scope

  • NEM Review
  • Capacity Investment Scheme
  • Planning Regulation

Technology Scope

  • Solar
  • Storage
  • Wind
  • Transmission

Topics Scope

  • Interconnection
  • Development
  • Financing
  • Energy Wholesaling
  • Planning Regulation

Smart Consumer

Chair: John Welch

Meeting Frequency: Every 8 Weeks

Sector Scope:

  • Installers
  • Retailers
  • Wholesales
  • Service providers

Policy Scope

  • Consumer Energy Resources (CER) Rebate programs
  • Accreditation
  • Local regulations

Technology Scope

  • Solar
  • Battery storage
  • Energy retail
  • Distributed network technologies

Topics Scope

  • Compliance obligations
  • Training and workforce issues
  • Regulations 
  • Consumer protection
  • Energy retail developments
  • Virtual Power Plants (VPP)
  • Industry best practice

Contact Charlie Caruso

Contact Allen Edwards

Contact Darren Johannesen