2026 Australian Clean Energy Summit
Over two days in Sydney, the Australian Clean Energy Summit bought together more than 1,500 CEOs, Ministers, investors, technical experts and industry professionals to tackle the critical areas defining Australia's energy transition.
As our CEO Jackie Trad said in her opening address, the Summit was an opportunity to take bold steps to achieve our ultimate objective: “Secure our energy. Secure our future. And secure it for Australia.”
A huge thank you to GE Vernova, EDF power solutions, our partners, exhibitors and speakers, without whom the event would not be possible.
Scroll down for highlights from #ACES2026 including the Women in Renewables Lunch and the Clean Energy Council Awards Winners.
Australian Clean Energy Summit 2026 recap
ICC Sydney, 28-29 October 2026
160 speakers.
27 sessions.
1000s of essential conversations.
Across two days, leaders, innovators and academics discussed the topics defining Australia's energy future including the coal exit, investment barriers, decarbonisation, economic growth, community benefit and more.
Scroll to see some of the highlights.
Gala Dinner and 2026 CEC Awards
The sold-out gala, supported by NAB, delivered an unforgettable evening of great food, entertainment and connection.
The Hon. Chris Bowen, Minister for Climate Change and Energy, shared candid views on the transition from over four years leading the Commonwealth's energy portfolio, and the winners of seven Clean Energy Council Awards were announced.
Congratulations to the winners on their exceptional work: Dr Kerry Schott AO, RELA, Smart Commercial Energy & Goulburn Community Solar Farm, BEON Energy Solutions, Original Power, Acciona Energia and Graham Readfern, The Guardian.
2026 Clean Energy Solutions Index previewed
On day one, Dr Rebecca Huntley, Director of Research at 89 Degrees East, presented the results of the second Clean Energy Solutions Index ahead of its public release, providing fresh insight into public sentiment towards renewables and the energy transition.
You can download the report below and view a recording of the session opposite.
Women in Renewables Lunch
The sold-out Women in Renewables Lunch, supported by KPMG, was a highlight of the Summit, celebrating the industry's diversity.
Photo gallery
View photos from across two unforgettable days at the Australian Clean Energy Summit.
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