CEDA’s Climate and Energy Summit 2026 will address the defining economic shift to a competitive net zero economy: advancing energy sovereignty in a volatile world, strengthening climate resilience and sustainable outcomes while accelerating Australia’s green transition.
Amid ongoing geopolitical disruption and energy market volatility, leaders from across business, government and the energy system will focus on how to secure reliable, affordable and clean energy. Discussions will centre on delivering rapid emissions reduction to 2035 and beyond, accelerating the renewables build-out, strengthening system reliability, mobilising investment, and unlocking the economic value of Australia’s green energy transition. We will also explore how to harness Australia’s renewable advantage to power the digital economy responsibly, manage climate risks and opportunities, and translate ambition into tangible outcomes for communities.
Attendees will gain sharper strategies, stronger networks, and clearer pathways to action in a world where energy security, sustainability, and economic competitiveness are increasingly intertwined. Join 300+ leaders from industry, government, and regulators to address key challenges and opportunities shaping a lower-carbon, more resilient energy future.
Key themes for the 2026 event:
Charting the transition to 2035 and beyond
Reshaping the energy landscape
Delivering on climate action and adaptation
Realising Australia’s green energy opportunity
Determining pathways to decarbonisation
Achieving environmental and project outcomes
Powering the digital economy responsibly
Driving change and community engagement
This event aligns with: Goal 3 - Energy Transition and Climate Adaption
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Speakers include:
Head of Distributed Energy Storage
Ausgrid
Chief Sustainability Officer
Australia Post
VIC Minister for Climate Action, Energy and Resources and the State Electricity Commission
Chair
Climate Change Authority
Advisor and former Chief Executive Officer
Principles for Responsible Investment
Chief Executive Officer
Clean Energy Council
President
Chevron Australia
Director
NetZero Australia Project
Chief Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Officer
Virgin Australia
Executive Director
UN Global Compact Network Australia
Chief Executive Officer Australia
British Solar Renewables
Cultural Heritage Consultancy
Founder
Pelagic.earth
Chief Executive Climate Change & Sustainability
BlueScope Steel
Head of Planning & Environment
Tilt Renewables
General Manager Access and Approvals
APA Group
Data Centres Australia
Managing Director
Jemena
Head of Infrastructure
Clean Energy Finance Corporation
Chair and President
Victorian Farmers Federation
Global Data Centre Lead
TBH
The Energy Charter
General Manager – Investment
Austrade
General Manager - Energy Investment and Services
Lumea
General Manager, Strategy and Stakeholder
South East Water
Chief Scientist and General Manager Climate Knowledge and Services
Australian Climate Service
Australia-Southeast Asia DER Lead
CSIRO
Australian Energy Council
Chief Energy Transition, Environment & Government Relations Officer
Wesfarmers
SEC Victoria
Trading & Transition Executive
EnergyAustralia
Investor Group on Climate Change & Asia Investor Group on Climate Change
Marinus Link
Acting Chief Environmental Scientist
EPA Victoria
Executive in Residence
Deloitte
Director, Regenerative Futures Institute
RMIT University
Climate Change Campaigner
Duty of Care Campaign
Climateworks Centre
Investment Manager, Direct Investments
Indigenous Business Australia
Executive General Manager, Transmission
AusNet Services
Chief Research Scientist, Critical Minerals Leader
Founder and CEO
New Era Energy
Chief Executive
Energy Networks Australia
Regional Director, Asia Pacific
LanzaJet
Squadron Energy
Carbon Solutions Manager
Viva Energy (Australia)
Head of Sustainability
Orica
Registration has now closed. Please call CEDA on 1800 161 236 if you wish to enquire about this event.
