With an expected 3,000 delegates, the IEEE Power and Energy Society (PES) GTD Conference and Exposition Asia is locked in for Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The conference is the largest of its kind in the region, with the IEEE’s Asia event beginning in 2019, after being held in the United States for half a century.
The event convenes leaders, technical experts, researchers and policy makers in power generation, transmission and distribution across Asia Pacific. The meeting provides a platform to kickstart collaborations and, given it also covers renewable energy and storage, is also an opportunity to boost decarbonisation efforts for Victoria’s energy ecosystem. The state has a set a net zero emissions target for 2045.
“Hosting this world-class conference and exhibition in Melbourne will showcase the Victorian power and energy system engineering research and industry activities and innovation on the world stage, strengthening global networks and engagement across industry and academia,” said Pierluigi Mancarella, chair professor of electrical power systems at the University of Melbourne.
“It represents an invaluable opportunity to gather the best in the world to work together towards an affordable and reliable decarbonised energy system.”
The conference bid was won by a partnership between Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB), two of Melbourne’s major universities, Monash University and the University of Melbourne, and the local chapter of the IEEE Power and Energy Society.
The event also has support from both the Victorian Government and the national event subvention fund, the Business Events Bid Fund Program, which is managed by Tourism Australia.
“Melbourne’s selection as the host city highlights its standing as a global centre for international association conferences, renewable energy, engineering and power,” said MCB chief executive, Julia Swanson.
“With world-class facilities, renowned experts and a vibrant academic community, Melbourne offers a unique environment for collaboration and innovation, ensuring the success of global events.”
