With Australia\u2019s first offshore wind auction approaching this August, the market is entering a critical pre-FID phase \u2013 where developers, investors and policymakers are actively shaping project pipelines, partnerships and supply chain strategies.<\/p>\n
Against this backdrop, Australia Wind Energy 2026 (AuWE2026) will return to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on July 8\u20139, bringing together key stakeholders across the wind energy value chain at a pivotal moment for the industry\u2019s next stage of growth.<\/p>\n
As the country transitions from policy development to project execution, this year\u2019s event is already seeing strong participation from government authorities, project developers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and supply chain leaders, reflecting the increasing urgency to align investment, infrastructure and delivery capabilities.<\/p>\n
A strong line-up across policy, projects and delivery<\/p>\n
AuWE2026 has confirmed participation from a broad range of stakeholders shaping Australia\u2019s wind energy landscape, spanning policy, project development and on-the-ground delivery.<\/p>\n
From the policy and regulatory side, organisations such as the Clean Energy Regulator and state-level agencies will be represented, alongside senior government voices including Minister for Climate Action, Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D\u2019Ambrosio, and DEECA executive director \u2013 offshore wind energy Victoria Anh Mai, who will provide direct insights into the upcoming offshore wind auction framework and broader policy direction.<\/p>\n
On the project development and investment front, leading players including Iberdrola Australia, Ocean Winds, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, \u00d8rsted, ACEN Australia and Squadron Energy are among those engaging with the event. Their presence reflects the growing pipeline of both onshore and offshore wind projects progressing toward investment decisions and delivery.<\/p>\n
At the same time, major OEMs, engineering firms and supply chain providers \u2013 including Goldwind, Nordex Oceania, DNV, Worley, Prysmian and Nexans \u2013 are confirming participation, highlighting the increasing focus on execution, infrastructure readiness and supply chain capability across the sector.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
From attendance to active engagement<\/p>\n
Beyond individual participation, AuWE2026 is also seeing a notable increase in companies bringing multi-functional teams to the event.<\/p>\n
Organisations such as Iberdrola, Ocean Winds, Nordex Oceania, EDF Power Solutions, GHD and Prysmian have already confirmed delegation participation, sending representatives across commercial, technical and stakeholder engagement functions.<\/p>\n
This shift from individual attendance to broader team participation signals a change in market engagement \u2013 moving from early-stage exploration towards more coordinated efforts in partnership building, procurement alignment and project delivery planning.<\/p>\n
For many participants, the event is not only a platform for insights, but also a space to accelerate business development activities, align with project partners and identify opportunities across installation, grid connection and operations.<\/p>\n
Supporting the next phase of Australia\u2019s wind buildout<\/p>\n
As Australia\u2019s wind sector advances towards large-scale deployment \u2013 particularly in offshore wind \u2013 the need for closer collaboration across developers, investors, policymakers and supply chain stakeholders is becoming increasingly clear.<\/p>\n
AuWE2026 aims to provide a platform for these groups to connect, exchange insights and align on the practical challenges of delivering projects at scale, from financing and permitting to infrastructure, logistics and workforce development.<\/p>\n
With strong early momentum in participation and a program focused on both strategic and technical priorities, the 2026 edition is positioned to reflect \u2013 and support \u2013 the next phase of Australia\u2019s wind energy expansion.<\/p>\n