6th Annual Australian Renewable Energy Zones Conference

Informa Australia is delighted to announce the 6th Annual Australian Renewable Energy Zones Conference, which will be held on the 20-21 May 2026 at the Swissotel Sydney.

The transformation of Australia’s electricity system & the accelerating growth of renewable energy across Australia is unprecedented. With significant investments and development of renewable energy generation and technologies we have the potential to become a renewable energy superpower.

Building on the past 5 events this year’s event is perfectly timed to bring together and engage key stakeholders to discuss the latest developments and initiatives in the Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) across Australia.

Our key topics Include:

• Progress on the REZ Rollout: Transforming Australia’s electricity system
• Policy, Regulation: State and Local initiatives
• Investment & Financing: Opportunities, risks and what can be done about project cost rises & blow outs?
• The Impact of Undersized REZs: Avoiding investment & project constraints
• Transmission Congestion and Curtailment: Challenges and solutions
• Batteries and Storage in REZs: Enhancing stability, reliability, and security
• Urban Renewable Zones: Creating self-sufficient energy hubs in cities
• Empowering First Nations Communities: Delivering genuine value and inclusion
• Developer Updates: Insights on operational assets and upcoming projects
• Strategic Offset Delivery Agreements: Financial benefits for landholders and communities
• Innovative Benefit-Sharing Models: Ensuring equitable outcomes
• Building Capacity and Skills: Creating jobs for regional communities
• Development Considerations for Worker Accommodation: Supporting towns and integrating into communities
• Innovative Solutions for Project Success: Pioneering the future of energy
• Transparency, Collaboration, and Alliances: Key drivers for progress