7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome
Exhibition open

Kickstart your day at the Australian Wind Industry Forum. Arrive early, grab a coffee, network with your industry leaders and hear the latest innovations before the sessions begin.

Grand Hall 1
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Welcome
Registration

Visit the registration desk to collect your name badge before heading into your first session of the day.

Reception desk
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Keynote
Forum opening

Join us to officially open the Forum. The opening will include an acknowledgement of country and messages from the CEC. We look forward to welcoming you all to the event.

Grand Hall 2+3
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Keynote
In conversation with Minister Lily D'Ambrosio

Join us and Minister Lily D'Ambrosio for a conversation on the future of wind energy in Australia, exploring the challenges, opportunities and policies shaping the future of the sector.

Grand Hall 2+3
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Keynote
In conversation with Shadow Minister David Davis

Join us and Shadow Minister David Davis for a conversation on how he sees the future of wind energy in Australia and a discussion on the energy policies the Liberal party want to implement if elected at the end of the year.

Grand Hall 2+3
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Panel
Industry outlook panel

This opening panel features leaders from Envision Energy, the Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner, SEC Victoria and Southerly Ten. The panelists will explore the current state of onshore and offshore wind energy, the roadmap for the future, as well the domestic and international market opportunities and policy changes shaping 2026 and beyond.

Grand Hall 2+3
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Break
Morning break

Take a break and catch up with your peers over some morning tea.

Grand Hall 1
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Concurrent session
Wind resource, hybrid optimisation and investment in a volatile market

Thank you to our session partner:

Grand Hall 2
Concurrent session
Birds and bats
 
Grand Hall 3
Concurrent session
Wired for wind: Grid integration, system strength and the future of wind in Australia
 
Auditorium
Concurrent session
Offshore: Challenges with reaching FID
 
Studio 1+2
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Break
Lunch

Grab a bite to eat in the exhibition area.

Grand Hall 1
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Concurrent session
Contracting

Thank you to our session partner:

Grand Hall 2
Concurrent session
Environmental performance
 
Grand Hall 3
Concurrent session
Technology innovation
 
Auditorium
Concurrent session
Offshore: Planning & place
 
Studio 1+2
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Break
Afternoon break

Take a break and catch up with your peers over some afternoon tea.

Grand Hall 1
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Concurrent session
Project finance
 
Grand Hall 2
Concurrent session
Wires, land, agreements and safety: Managing what makes or breaks a project
 
Grand Hall 3
Concurrent session
Closing the loop: Decommissioning, recycling and life extension
 
Auditorium
Concurrent session
Offshore: Transforming technology
 
Studio 1+2
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Event
Networking Drinks

Finish out the day with networking and drinks.

Grand Hall 1