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Welcome to Smart Energy South Australia
Smart Energy SA is a one-day conference and exhibition created by and for industry in Australia, reimaging what’s possible in smart energy. This high-impact event is designed to bring the best of the Smart Energy Conference & Exhibition directly to Adelaide.
Attended by energy leaders at these leading organisations:
See what Smart Energy South Australia is all about
South Australia has long been at the forefront of Australia’s smart energy story – from pioneering large-scale storage to leading rooftop solar uptake, this is a state that doesn’t just talk about the future. It builds it.
And now, the world is watching. With the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announcing Adelaide as the proposed host city for COP31, South Australia is poised to step onto the global climate stage.
We see this as a defining opportunity – not just for Adelaide, but for every smart energy business, installer, policymaker, and entrepreneur in the region. Smart Energy South Australia is our way of helping you seize it.
This is our strategic move to make the industry more accessible, more inclusive, and more collaborative.
What you can expect from Smart Energy South Australia
- National and global suppliers flying in with the latest tech
- Industry leaders sharing market and policy insights
- A powerful space for connection, innovation, and action – right in your own backyard
Speakers

John Grimes
Chief Executive
Bio
John Grimes was appointed Chief Executive in 2008, and has grown the profile and influence of the Smart Energy Council since that time.
John is a bold advocate for the smart energy industry and sits on a number of expert reference committees and boards providing advice to several state governments and the energy sector.
John started his career as an officer in the Air Force and went on to found and grow a number of companies, including a startup company he took to a successful listing on the ASX with a market capitalisation in excess of $30m.
His most recent company was in the environmental sector with operations in Australia, the US and the Middle East.
John has a passion for the solar, storage and the smart energy industry. He is regularly called upon by the media to provide relevant and independent comment in these areas.
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Selectronic
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Lauren Hamilton
Smart Commercial Solar