Offshore wind energy in Australia is moving from ambition to action, and this symposium puts the full lifecycle of that transition under the microscope. The 2026 ACOWE Technical Symposium brings together the sharpest minds working to make it happen.
Hosted by the Australian Centre for Offshore Wind Energy (ACOWE), the symposium is an annual gathering that connects researchers, industry professionals, government representatives and key stakeholders. This year's event is presented in collaboration with the Gippsland New Energy Conference (GNEC26), reinforcing the region's growing role as a hub for Australia's clean energy future.
Attendees will engage with technical presentations, collaborative discussions and cross-sector networking centred on the theme Delivering the Offshore Wind Lifecycle in Australia. From early-stage research through to project delivery and grid integration, the program is designed to share knowledge, surface challenges and accelerate the work needed to bring offshore wind to scale.
For Latrobe City and the broader Gippsland region, events like this carry real weight. Gippsland sits at the centre of Australia's emerging offshore wind industry, and the expertise exchanged here feeds directly into projects and policies that will shape jobs, infrastructure and energy security for the region for decades to come.
The symposium takes place on 20 August 2026 at Federation University's Churchill Campus in Victoria. Register via the Gippsland New Energy Conference website at gnec.com.au/registration to secure your place.
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