Name
Data centres: How real are demand projections and timeframes?
Date & Time
Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Description

Rapid growth in data centres is expected to significantly increase electricity demand in the coming decade. Questions remain around the scale, timing and infrastructure needed to support that demand. The discussion examines the implications for generation, firming and transmission investment.

Thank you to our session partner:

Speakers
Chairperson: Andrew Walton, Celero Infrastructure
12-minute keynote: Belinda Dennett, Data Centres Australia
Panellist: Catriona McLeod, European Energy
Panellist: Sabooh Whitelaw, AirTrunk
Panellist: Richard Pawlik, AusNet
Panellist: Matt O'Rourke, Amazon Web Services
Partner presentation: Benjamin White, Beca Pty Ltd
Andrew Walton Belinda Dennett Catriona McLeod Sabooh Whitelaw Richard Pawlik Matt O'Rourke Benjamin White
Location Name
Cockle Bay Room