With Australia’s first offshore wind auction approaching this August, the market is entering a critical pre-FID phase – where developers, investors and policymakers are actively shaping project pipelines, partnerships and supply chain strategies.
Against this backdrop, Australia Wind Energy 2026 (AuWE2026) will return to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on July 8–9, bringing together key stakeholders across the wind energy value chain at a pivotal moment for the industry’s next stage of growth.
As the country transitions from policy development to project execution, this year’s 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.
A strong line-up across policy, projects and delivery
AuWE2026 has confirmed participation from a broad range of stakeholders shaping Australia’s wind energy landscape, spanning policy, project development and on-the-ground delivery.
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’Ambrosio, and DEECA executive director – offshore wind energy Victoria Anh Mai, who will provide direct insights into the upcoming offshore wind auction framework and broader policy direction.
On the project development and investment front, leading players including Iberdrola Australia, Ocean Winds, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, Ørsted, 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.
At the same time, major OEMs, engineering firms and supply chain providers – including Goldwind, Nordex Oceania, DNV, Worley, Prysmian and Nexans – are confirming participation, highlighting the increasing focus on execution, infrastructure readiness and supply chain capability across the sector.
From attendance to active engagement
Beyond individual participation, AuWE2026 is also seeing a notable increase in companies bringing multi-functional teams to the event.
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.
This shift from individual attendance to broader team participation signals a change in market engagement – moving from early-stage exploration towards more coordinated efforts in partnership building, procurement alignment and project delivery planning.
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.
Supporting the next phase of Australia’s wind buildout
As Australia’s wind sector advances towards large-scale deployment – particularly in offshore wind – the need for closer collaboration across developers, investors, policymakers and supply chain stakeholders is becoming increasingly clear.
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.
With strong early momentum in participation and a program focused on both strategic and technical priorities, the 2026 edition is positioned to reflect – and support – the next phase of Australia’s wind energy expansion.
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