This event will bring together industry, government, stakeholders and professionals as decisions on market development, stakeholder engagement, policy and regulation, and the integration of renewable energy into the power transmission system are shaping Australia’s energy future.
Australia’s energy transition has reached a critical turning point. The shift from fossil fuels to renewables is no longer a distant goal—it is happening now, driven by widespread electrification, the rapid growth of data centres, and the accelerating influence of artificial intelligence. These forces are reshaping the energy landscape and ushering in a new Electricity Era.
About Hitachi Energy
More than 100 years’ market presence in Australia, and 250 years’ innovation history, Hitachi Energy is one of the biggest providers of equipment, systems and services into the energy industry across utilities, mining, transportation, renewables and data centers, helping industries decarbonise on the road to Net Zero. We combine global expertise with local insights to help utilities, industries, and communities build a resilient, flexible, and digitally enabled grid for generations to come.
Agenda
Panellists:
Mike Carter, Project Director, Marinus Link
Chris Watkin, Global Head of HVDC R&D, Product Management & Marketing, Hitachi Energy
Graham Widger, Director, Portfolio Strategy and Development, VicGrid
Moderator: Georgine Roodenrys, Executive Director, Rennie Advisory
Panellists:
Abbas Abbasi, Market Solutions Specialist, AusNet Services
Tim Buckley, Director, Climate Energy Finance
Veeman Buell, Global Head of Strategy & Product Management, Hitachi Energy Australia
Nathan Zhivov, Executive Director Energy, Essential Services Commission
Moderator: Allen Edwards, Smart Transport & E-Mobility Sector Lead, Smart Energy Council