Gippsland sits at the centre of Australia's energy transformation, and for two days in August 2026 that transformation will have a room to call its own. The Gippsland New Energy Conference brings together the people shaping what comes next.
GNEC26 is Gippsland's premier forum for renewable energy collaboration, industry leadership and community dialogue. Hosted in Australia's first declared offshore wind zone, the conference has established itself as a vital gathering point for those navigating the region's shift away from fossil fuels and toward a diversified clean energy economy.
Attendees can expect a full program of presentations, panel discussions and networking opportunities across both days, running from 9am to 5pm. The conference is designed for a broad audience — supply chain businesses, energy providers, offshore wind developers, farmers, manufacturers, government representatives and members of the wider Gippsland community are all welcome participants in the conversation.
For Latrobe City, GNEC is more than a conference. It is a chance for the region to position itself as a living laboratory for the nation's energy transition, demonstrating what is possible when industry, government and community work together in a place with deep energy heritage and real renewable potential on its doorstep.
GNEC26 takes place on 18 and 19 August 2026 at the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, 32 Kay Street, Traralgon. Program details and registration are coming soon. Save the date and visit gnec.com.au to stay across updates.
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