Community Engagement Conference: Energy & Data Infrastructure
Engaging Communities for a Cleaner Energy Future
13-14 October 2026 | Swissotel Sydney
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Event Overview
Building on the success of the past three conferences, the Community Engagement Conference: Energy & Data Infrastructure 2026 returns on 13-14 October 2026 at the Swissotel, Sydney.
As Australia accelerates the rollout of renewable and clean energy infrastructure, community engagement and social licence have become critical to project success. From transmission and wind to solar, storage and data centres, strong community relationships are essential to building trust, transparency and support.
The conference will bring together industry and community leaders to share practical insights, address key challenges and explore best practices for engaging local communities, strengthening relationships and delivering successful infrastructure projects.
Why Community Engagement Conference Is a Must-Attend Event for Energy & Infrastructure Leaders
Build trust from the beginning
Learn how leading project teams engage communities from the earliest stages to strengthen relationships, reduce friction and create a stronger foundation for long-term project success.
Turn engagement into action
Explore practical case studies, real project learnings and proven approaches you can adapt to improve transparency, collaboration and communication with local communities.
Navigate changing expectations
Understand government reforms, evolving community expectations and social licence considerations shaping the development and operation of new energy and data infrastructure.
Connect with industry peers
Meet engagement, communications, social performance and project leaders from across energy and infrastructure to exchange ideas, share experiences and build valuable relationships.
The Topics Being Discussed
Government, Reform & Social Licence
Explore how government initiatives, policy reform and evolving community expectations are reshaping infrastructure development, and what organisations can do to build trust, strengthen transparency and maintain social licence throughout the project lifecycle.
First Nations & Traditional Owner Engagement
Examine approaches to meaningful engagement with First Nations communities and Traditional Owners, including early consultation, respectful collaboration and creating lasting value through the development of major energy and infrastructure projects.
Community Engagement in Practice
Learn from real project case studies across transmission, wind, solar, storage and data infrastructure, with practical lessons on communication, community benefit, measuring success and tailoring engagement strategies to local communities.
2025 Event Video
See the Community Engagement Conference in action and discover how industry and community leaders come together to share ideas, tackle challenges and shape better infrastructure outcomes.
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