information for our energy future
information for our energy future
The Energy Today event's calendar includes listing of seminars, meetings, workshops and conferences in the Australian and New Zealand energy sectors. For more information please contact the relevant organisations or if you have an event you would like included please let us know by completing the event submission form.
Wednesday 10 September 2008
The National Smart Grids Forum 2008 will explore the smart grid vision, presenting businesses with an IT plan for a "smart electricity" future. The Intelligent Network will transform the way power is delivered, managed and used as it replaces Australia's aging power grids. Discover how a smart grid would work in Australia to modernise electricity distribution and asses the viability of smart grids. Smart Grid technology not only offers one of the best opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas, but they also pave the way for new products and services that take advantage of real-time consumer information and two-way interaction.
Contact for this event: conferences@TonkinCorporation.com
Monday 15 September 2008
This national executive forum brings together industry leaders, policy makers, national and international coal consumers, traders, analysts, infrastructure service providers and shippers.
Website for this event: Australian Coal Summit
Monday 15 September 2008
Options and strategies to deliver sustainable growth and stability in New Zealand's energy future, including international perspectives from Hydro Tasmania, Energy Supply Association of Australia and Schlumberger Carbon Services will be presented at the 10th New Zealand Energy Summit in Wellington.
Contact for this event: register@conferenz.co.nz
Wednesday 17 September 2008
Security of supply is a major issue in the National Electricity Market as population growth and the dramatic increase in peak load demand are placing strain on transmission and distribution infrastructure. Unless adequate steps are taken, security of supply will be compromised. Topics include discussion on future substation developments, such as the Melbourne CBD security of supply upgrade project, Cottesloe substation refurbishment and beautification and Energy Australia's City Central zone substation project.
Website for this event: Substations 2008: Rebuild - Replace - Renew
Wednesday 17 September 2008
Energy Security is a half day seminar hosted by ATSE NSW Division. Speakers will examine energy security and identify the key issues in a rapidly changing political environment with new owners, emerging generation technologies and carbon trading. Sydney CBD 7:30 to 13:30.
Contact for this event: cathrynl@atse.org.au
Thursday 18 September 2008
Bert Drake, from the Smithsonian Environmental Research Centre, will present the key decisions Australian Governments need to make in the final Whitlam series lecture on how to power the future of Australia. What are the key considerations (including ethical, intergenerational, global equity responsibilities) in making those decisions and what are the implications?
Contact for this event: whitlam@uws.edu.au
Thursday 18 September 2008
This 2-day conference will give you time to interact with energy experts and industry peers, providing an accurate assessment of current and future directions for the energy industry in Queensland. Speakers include: the Hon Geoff Wilson, Minister for Mines and Energy, QLD Government, Paul Simmshauser, CEO Babcock & Brown Power, Michelle Groves, CEO Australian Energy Regulator, Terry Effeney, CEO Energex, Shaun Scott, CEO Arrow Energy, Helen Gluer, CEO Tarong Energy and Gordon Jardine, CEO Powerlink.
Website for this event: Queensland State Energy Outlook
Monday 22 September 2008
A 2-day conference on strategies for reducing carbon intensity, including practical ideas on how to become a low carbon business and opportunities for businesses within the changing carbon landscape. Bonus workshop on Greenhouse Gas and Energy Reporting. Melbourne 22-23 September & Sydney 9-10 October.
Contact for this event: cheryl.samarasinghe@ethicalinvestor.com.au
Thursday 25 September 2008
This will be the second AusGas forum. As Australia realises its potential to supply world markets with its vast gas reserves and we see unprecedented growth in demand locally and internationally, there is a real need for increased levels of communication both within the energy industry and between buyer and seller. Enter AusGas. The audience will be made up of senior representatives from the petroleum industry, state government, engineers and anyone with a stake in Western Australia's energy debate.
Website for this event: AusGas
Tuesday 14 October 2008
The second annual Carbon Finance World conference takes place at a pivotal time to provide Australian businesses with practical know-how that will be needed to comply with the stringent carbon emissions reporting standards due for release by the government. Delegates will be provided with practical case studies from energy industry experts in Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) Accounting, Reporting, and Auditing implementation. Venue: Sydney Harbour Marriott.
Website for this event: Carbon Finance World 2008
Wednesday 15 October 2008
A 3-day advanced course for experienced industry personnel encompassing regulatory updates, NEM analysis, trading, risk management, pricing and managing market power. Christie Corporate, Brisbane.
Website for this event: Competitive Electricity Industry Masterclass
Monday 20 October 2008
Queensland Power and Gas 2008 is the all incumbent utilities event for the state focusing on electricity, oil and gas and water. It attracts senior executives from the Queensland energy and water industry to develop strategy and explore business models of growth. Brisbane Australia.
Website for this event: Queensland Power & Gas
Monday 20 October 2008
The energy technologies and challenges - where should the dollars go? A 2-day course in Sydney analysing the energy alternatives now and under development, by which the world can meet its need for sustainable power: their characteristics, technological status, environmental impacts and economics. Course Director is Richard Hunwick, a recognised expert on power generation technologies.
Contact for this event: edinfo@iir.com.au
Wednesday 22 October 2008
Sydney will host this important international forum - which represents 100 of the world's cities with populations greater than 1 million people. Keynotes presentations cover energy, climate change, urban renewal and technology with a focus on focus on India and China. Over 1000 delegates from both the public and private sector will be in attendance.
Website for this event: 9th World Congress of Metropolis
Tuesday 28 October 2008
This is the Energy Users Association of Australia's (EUAA) Eighth Annual Conference. The program covers a diverse range of issues concerning gas and electricity including: Energy Prices and Markets; Climate Change and Emissions Trading; Energy Contracting & Management; Ministerial, Government & Policy Addresses; International Coverage; Electricity & Gas Coverage; Energy Efficiency and Demand Management; Energy Reform Issues; Customer Perspective and Case Studies; Network Prices and Issues; Retailer Market Perspectives. Venue Sofitel Melbourne CBD.
Contact for this event: euaa@euaa.com.au
Wednesday 29 October 2008
The NSW Chapter of the Electric Energy Society of Australia (EESA) will hold its annual conference and trade exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney from 29-31 October. Conference topics will include: power quality, smart metering, large ambitious network projects, developments in overhead lines and cables, implementing embedded generation into distribution networks, asset management/switchgear and instrument transformers, safety and the environment - new challenges and new solutions. For more information contact Helen Mackenzie or Armaghan Morshedizadeh.
Contact for this event: eesa@tmm.com.au
Wednesday 29 October 2008
Attending the 2-day Clean Energy Innovation conference will provide opportunity to discuss emission-reduction targets, to learn how to invest in development of clean technologies, to assess clean energy marketing and commercialisation techniques, as well as challenges and opportunities associated with clean energy innovation. Hear case studies and experiences with overcoming the energy crisis and how renewable energy will have a key role to play in helping us move to the clean economy of the future.
Contact for this event: conferences@TonkinCorporation.com
Tuesday 11 November 2008
The Australian Carbon Trading Summit "Moving forward post Garnaut and the Federal Government's Green Paper" is your opportunity to get to grips with the complex legislation and possible design for a national greenhouse gas emissions trading scheme. You'll also be enlightened on all of the very latest debate concerning the Garnaut Report and subsequent Federal Government Green Paper. Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne
Website for this event: Australian Carbon Trading Summit
Thursday 20 November 2008
Decentralised Energy Technology, Policy and Opportunities for Australia and the Asia-Pacific Region is presented by CSIRO Centre for Distributed Energy and Power (CenDEP) and World Alliance for Decentralized Energy (WADE). This conference brings together international experts to discuss the economic and environmental potential for decentralised energy and the cutting edge technologies and policies that will change the way electricity is generated and delivered. Included is a VIP tour of the CSIRO Energy Centre in Newcastle displaying many cutting edge decentralised energy technologies.
Website for this event: Decentralised Energy Technology
Friday 21 November 2008
This forum will discuss the energy efficiency opportunities in industrial systems and long-term savings from energy conservation by changing the regime in energy management in your facility.
Contact for this event: estherw@marcusevanskl.com
Monday 24 November 2008
Gas World Australia is focused on addressing critical issues facing gas markets in Australia. It will address issues around investment, export opportunities, current operations, and growth opportunities at the Parmelia Hilton in Perth. Presenters and panellists will be selected industry leaders and experts from the international energy industry.
Website for this event: Gas World Australia
Tuesday 25 November 2008
ISES-AP-08 is the 3rd Asia Pacific Congress on renewable energy run by ANZSES, the Australia & New Zealand Solar Energy Society. The 4-day conference will bring together a range of the best international solar and renewable energy researchers, industry personnel and funding bodies to discuss the problems of energy supply and security and the increasing levels of CO2 created by burning fossil fuels which are creating global warming.
Website for this event: International Solar Energy Society Conference
Wednesday 26 November 2008
The Clean Energy Council is Australia's peak industry body for renewable energy and energy efficiency industries. The Council was formed in 2007 through the merger of Auswind, the Australian Wind Energy Industry Association and BCSE, Australian Business Council for Sustainable Energy. The inaugural annual conference and exhibition is organised by industry for industry covering emerging and mature energy technologies.
Website for this event: Clean Energy Council Conference & Expo
Wednesday 26 November 2008
The inaugural Tasmanian Energy conference looks at Tasmania-specific energy issues. With Tasmania generating the majority of its energy from renewable sources, the impacts of government policy such as the Emissions Trading Scheme, and issues such as climate change, are different from that of mainland Australia. Tasmania's unique energy requirements demand a tailored approach to energy. Do not miss out on this opportunity to receive specifically-tailored information for the Tasmanian market!
Website for this event: Tasmanian Energy
Thursday 27 November 2008
The 2nd Annual WA Energy forum brings together key industry and government players to discuss ways in which WA can work together to secure emergency plans to avoid another gas crisis in the future. This event will also examine overall energy challenges in WA, such as emission trading, investment opportunities, infrastructure and developments in clean technology.
Website for this event: WA Energy
Tuesday 03 March 2009
Senior practitioners from the power sector will benchmark growth-oriented strategies to help participants stay abreast of trends and developments. Discuss transmission investment, distribution sector regulation, consolidation, demand side management solutions, emissions trading, energy efficiency and supply challenges. Venue: Swissotel - Sydney.
Website for this event: Transmission & Distribution Australia 2009
Thursday 05 March 2009
This dedicated billing and smart metering conference is designed and delivered by the industry's energy chiefs for CEOs. It focuses on Government power and water solutions, including key metering, billing and CRM issues and challenges facing the energy utility industries. Venue: Swissotel - Sydney.
Website for this event: Billing & SMART Metering Australia 2009
18 Sept 2008
Bert Drake, from the Smithsonian Environmental Research Centre, will present the key decisions Australian Governments need to make in the final Whitlam series lecture on how to power the future of Australia.
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