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ICN Victoria’s Supply Chain Breakfast Speakers
Meet the speakers for our Supply Chain Breakfast. If your business is looking for market insights, direct connections and a clearer pathway into renewable energy projects, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
ICN Victoria’s Supply Chain Breakfast 2026
This focused breakfast session is designed for suppliers, subcontractors and industry partners who want to understand where opportunities are emerging across energy generation, storage and transmission, and how to position their business to compete.
GNEC26 Women Renewables Breakfast
Part of GNEC26 - Shining a spotlight on the women who are energising the renewables across Gippsland and beyond.
GNEC26 Volunteer Call
The Gippsland New Energy Conference (GNEC) 2026 is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help welcome delegates, support sessions and keep the event running smoothly.
ACOWE 26 Technical Symposium Register Now
The Australian Centre for Offshore Wind Energy (ACOWE) is pleased to announce Registrations are Now Open for the 2026 ACOWE Technical Symposium: Delivering the Offshore Wind Lifecycle in Australia. 20 August Federation University Churchill Campus
GNEC26 Register Now
Registrations are now open for Gippsland New Energy Conference (GNEC26), Australia's leading regional energy transition conference returns to Gippsland this August for the 5th Year! Link to full Media Release.
ACOWE 26 Technical Symposium
The Australian Centre for Offshore Wind Energy (ACOWE) is pleased to invite extended abstract submissions for the 2026 ACOWE Technical Symposium: Delivering the Offshore Wind Lifecycle in Australia.
GNEC Academy Registration
Registrations are now open for GNEC Academy. An immersive opportunity for Gippsland youth 15-22 yrs to explore careers in renewable energy, connect with industry leaders, and have a tailored experience the Gippsland New Energy Conference 2026. Open to schools and individuals.
Gippsland Offshore Wind Sector Plan
Gippsland is taking a major step toward establishing a thriving offshore wind industry, following the launch of a new Sector Plan designed to guide the development of the region’s emerging offshore wind sector.
GNEC25 Gallery Published
Re live the GNEC25 memories or see what you missed. The GNEC25 Gallery captures the excitement, energy and friendships that makes GNEC so special.
GNEC25 Report
The GNEC25 Report - draws on survey responses, stakeholder feedback, and participant insights to guide the future evolution of the conference. This year’s event was greatly enriched through partnerships with the APAC Global Wind Conference and the Clean Energy Council, which brought new expertise to the program and expanded GNEC’s reach well beyond Gippsland.
GWEC Policy Paper Revealed at APAC
GWEC’s newly released policy paper offers strategic pathways for building a competitive offshore wind industry in Gippsland Australia and more broadly across Asia Pacific.
APAC Wind Energy Summit 2025 – Gippsland Focused Session
Reflections from the Day 2 Plenary Session a Gippsland Focus at the APAC Wind Energy Summit 2025 (16–18 September, Melbourne) a platform for governments, industry and stakeholders to accelerate wind energy collaboration.
ACOWE Symposium Proceedings
You are invited to dive into the latest research and innovation from the offshore wind energy community! We thank all contributors, presenters, and participants whose insights and engagement made the inaugural ACOWE Technical Symposium such a great success.
Women in Energy
Gender equality in the energy sector is emerging as an international priority, with an identified need for gender responsive policy actions and support for women in leadership roles across the clean energy sector.
Planting Your Corporate Connections
Planting Your Corporate Connections – The GNEC Way! is a perfect opportunity to put down your smart devices for a couple of hours, planting trees in the pristine Gippsland natural environment.
Regional Renewables Farm Forum and Tour
Join industry leaders and pioneering producers this September for a dynamic forum filled with expert insights, then hop on the farm tour to see renewable solutions in action. Don’t miss your chance to get inspired, connect with peers, and help shape a sustainable future for Gippsland agriculture.
Future Council Traralgon Screening
If you’re coming to the GNEC25 the Future Council screening and Q&A is the perfect opportunity to engage with the next generation of leaders and their ideas! They may surprise you. Save the Date 9 Sept - 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Reading Cinemas in Traralgon. ..."if you're a parent, child or CEO, you must see this film." ...cool.org
Iberdrola Australia ICN Victoria Supply Chain Breakfast
With anticipation running high, the Gippsland New Energy Conference 2025 (GNEC25) is gearing up to welcome a new wave of opportunity for businesses and regional suppliers eager to participate in Australia’s clean energy revolution. The upcoming suppliers stream session promises to be a focal point for industry engagement, innovation, and collaboration.
Women Energising Renewables Breakfast
You're Invited to the Women Energising Renewables Breakfast at GNEC25. Kickstart Day 2 with Inspiration, Connection, and Empowerment! Hosted by Gippsland Women in New Energy (Gwen). Proudly sponsored by Gippsland Skies.
ACOWE Technical Symposium 2025
As part of the Gippsland New Energy Conference, The Australian Centre for Offshore Wind Energy (ACOWE) will be holding the inaugural 2025 ACOWE Technical Symposium: Enabling Offshore Wind in Australia at Federation University’s Churchill Campus on Thursday 11th September 2025.
GNEC25 Registration Now Open
The Gippsland New Energy Conference 2025 Officially Launched. Registration Now Open. An enthusiastic crowd of GNEC25 partners gathered at the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre in Traralgon on 2 July to officially launch the Gippsland New Energy Conference (GNEC25), Gippsland’s leading energy transition event. Get in early as they sell fast!
GNEC25 dates announced
We are excited to announce the official dates of GNEC 2025! Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 September 2025. After a sell-out event last year, GNEC is back in Traralgon and it’s set to be bigger than ever! Keeping checking the GNEC website for updates and save the dates!
GNEC24 Report
This review reflects our ongoing commitment to self-reflection and improvement. It incorporates responses from the post-conference survey and conversations with key stakeholders. These insights form the basis of recommendations that will guide discussions with the new working group as we strive to create an even more impactful conference in 2025. We look forward to seeing you in GNEC25!
Minister Bowen’s Speech GNEC24
The Hon Chris Bowen MP, the Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy, keynote speech at Gippsland New Energy Conference 4th September 2024
Gippsland Offshore Wind Alliance Launched
The Committee for Gippsland (C4G) and the Gippsland Climate Change Network (GCCN) have joined forces with Gippsland offshore wind proponents to officially launch the Gippsland Offshore Wind Alliance (the Alliance) at the 2024 Gippsland New Energy Conference.
Pathways to Partnerships: Gunaikurnai and Major Projects Launched
Daniel Miller, CEO, Gunaikurnai Land and Water Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) announced a new era of partnership and inclusion on Gunaikurnai Country with the launch of Pathways to Partnerships: Gunaikurnai and Major Projects at the Gippsland New Energy Conference.
Discover Renewable Energy Expo Free Event
Discover Renewable Energy Expo is where you can explore the latest innovations in renewable industries in a fun and engaging atmosphere.
MEDIA RELEASE 1 July 2024
GNEC Media Release Launch 2024. Recharged: Gippsland New Energy Conference is Back and Bigger than Before. The three-day event will focus on local actions being undertaken with global insight as Gippsland navigates our transition to renewable energy.
Gippsland New Energy Conference Report and Recommendations 2023
The Gippsland New Energy Conference GNEC23 played a pivotal role in catalysing opportunities in renewable power for the Gippsland region.
Gippy Youth New Energy Jobs Summit Event Report
The 2023 Gippsland New Energy Conference kicked off with the Gippy Youth New Energy Jobs Summit , sponsored by AGL (Loyang A).
GCCN Spring eNews 2023 summary of GNEC23 held on Gunaikurnai Country
A summary of Gippsland New Energy Conference 2023 (GNEC23) features in the Gippsland Climate Change Network Spring eNews 2023.
The Largest Regional-led New Energy Conference in Australia
Gippsland hosted Australia’s largest regional-led New Energy Conference in Sale at The Wedge on Gunaikurnai Country from Wednesday August 30th to Saturday September 2nd 2023
Gippsland New Energy Conference 2023 on ABC Gippsland
Esther Lloyd, ABC Gippsland’s guest science communicator, talks about to the extraordinary opportunities for energy transition in Gippsland.
Gippsland Renewable Energy Conference 2023
Some of the world’s biggest offshore wind developers will meet next month for the Gippsland Renewable Energy Conference.
Gippsland New Energy Conference 2023 – Powering Up
Gippsland is powering up to host Australia’s largest regional-led New Energy Conference in Sale at The Wedge on Gunaikurnai country from 30 August to 2 September. It features over 70 speakers in over 40 sessions.
Gippsland New Energy Conference 2023
On a drizzly Thursday morning in Sale, Gippsland’s future shone brightly as the Gippsland New Energy Conference celebrated a bold new direction for the region.
Renewable energy projects are taking off but where is the workforce?
Thousands of jobs are set to be created during both construction and operational phases in the switch to renewable energies in Gippsland. Yet questions remain about where the labour force will come from.
Australia’s energy transition: The role for Gippsland’s new energy industry
The official opening of our 2022 program by Auntie Sandra Patten was followed by a live address by Hon Lily D’Ambrosio MP, pre-recorded address by Minister for Energy Chris Bowen and plenary with directors of global wind energy development organisations.
Wind farm in Bass Straight ‘can be ready in six years’
The developer of a large wind farm proposed off Gippsland’s coast says the project could be operational in the next six years if state and federal governments draft efficient regulations for the fledgling industry and co-ordinate access to the grid.
