Join leaders at Digital Energy & Utilities VIC 2026 to explore digital transformation in the energy and utilities sectors.
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Fostering a safer, sustainable and connected future through digital transformation.
This summit will address strategic challenges across the energy and utilities landscape with fresh, innovative ideas.
The energy and utilities sector is undergoing rapid transformation driven by sustainability demands, evolving consumer expectations and technological advancements. As traditional business models face increasing pressure, companies must embrace digital innovation to remain competitive, sustainable and resilient.
However, the path to digital transformation is not without its challenges. Navigating complex regulations, modernising legacy infrastructure and balancing innovation with reliability require a clear and comprehensive digital strategy.
This conference will explore how businesses in these sectors can harness technology to address these challenges, develop a clear and comprehensive digital strategy that aligns with their overall business objectives and unlocks opportunities for growth. It will also be a great opportunity to network and collaborate with other leaders in the industry.
Meet our Speakers
Chief Digital Officer
Antarctic Expedition Leader
Chief Information Officer
Director of Electricity Networks
General Manager Enterprise Architecture
Head of Business Transformation
Head of Security Architecture
GM Delivery & Operations – Consumer and Innovation
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8:30 am
Registration & Refreshments
9:00 am
Welcome Remarks
9:10 am
Attendee Spotlight
What does resilience look like in for energy & utilities in 2026?
9:40 am
Panel Discussion
Exploring Australia’s Rapidly Evolving Energy & Utilities Landscape – What will 2035 Look Like?
How will energy & utilities evolve, converge & respond to rising demand, climate pressures and new technologies?
Meeting changing consumer expectations through reliability, transparency, affordability and personalised digital services
The role of national planning, digital innovation and cross-sector coordination in delivering a secure, affordable, decarbonised future
Julien Jovancevski Capraro, Jemena
Matthieu Fedrigo, Engie
Dor Son Tan, Energy Networks Australia
Suresh Parimi, Horizon Power
Thomas Kohlenbach, GBTEC Group
10:20 am
Presentation
Case Study
Unlocking End‑to‑End Asset Performance: From Engineering to Operations
Jeff Sharp, Hexagon
10:40 am
Morning Tea & Networking
11:10 am
Interactive Scenario
Power Play: Making Critical Energy Decisions in Real Time
11:40 am
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Building and Sustaining Resilient, Secure & Future-Ready Infrastructure
Prioritising resilience in project appraisal and decision making
Strengthening cost-benefit frameworks so resilience measures are truly valued when investing in new or replacement assets
Leveraging data, digital twins & predictive technology to anticipate, detect and respond to disruption in key infrastructure and improved asset performance
Addressing emerging cyber-physical vulnerabilities across ageing assets and new energy infrastructure
David Jonas, AusNet
Yaso Addanki, AGL
Kaspar Kaarlep, CitiPower & Powercor
Nick Paddon-Row, Everpure
12:20 pm
Presentation
Presentation
AI Enablement is a Platform Problem: Engineering the Foundations for Intelligent Energy Systems
Leigh Stillard, CGI
12:40 pm
Lunch & Networking
1:30 pm
Interactive Workshops
Reacting in Real Time to Deliver Personalised Content that Cuts through the Chaos
How Do We Drive Digital Transformation in High-Risk, Always-On Environments Without Losing the People Who Know How Things Actually Work?
Bridging Cybersecurity, Operational Risk and Grid Reliability in Power Systems
Aligning Innovation with Customer & Community Needs in Energy & Utilities
Cross-Team Collaboration for a Net-Zero Future: Aligning Business, Engineering & Tech to Overcome Utility Challenges
2:20 pm
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Leveraging AI & Automation in Energy & Utilities to Drive Smarter Operations and Better Customer Journeys
Ensuring robust governance and reporting to support ethical and effective use of AI for internal operational efficiencies
Integrating AI and automation into network, system and technology architectures
Using AI-driven insights to accelerate market impact and drive innovation in products and services for consumers
Leveraging automation and AI to enhance the overall customer journey through more personalised and value-added experiences
Kathleen Walker, Tilt Renewables
Gemma Bailey, Alinta Energy
Alistair Dorans, SmartestEnergy
Peter Jackowski, SEC Victoria
3:00 pm
Case Study
Fireside Chat
Redefining Customer Connections for the Australian Utilities Sector
Stephen Lynn, Quadient
Karthik Submaranian, Capgemini
3:20 pm
Afternoon Tea & Networking
3:40 pm
Keynote
Closing Keynote
What Surviving 537 Days in Antarctica Taught Me About Risk, Resilience & Leading a Team through a Crisis
David Knoff, Antarctic Expedition Leader
