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Energy Retail Excellence 2026

 
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For retailers at the forefront of the energy transition

Australia’s only conference dedicated to the energy retailer sector is back for 2026! 

Energy Retail Excellence is the annual conference for energy retailers from Australia and New Zealand. It brings together the leaders, regulators, innovators, and advocates shaping the future of retail energy.

Across two days, connect with senior executives and industry peers to unpack the commercial, regulatory, customer, and technology challenges transforming the sector. Gain practical insights into responding to regulatory change, meeting evolving customer expectations, embracing digital and AI innovation, and supporting the clean energy transition while building trust, managing risk, and delivering long-term value.

Whether you're navigating policy reform, driving operational excellence, enhancing customer outcomes, or preparing your business for the future of energy retail, join the community leading Australia's retail energy sector.

The only conference for Australia's energy retailers. Your industry, your opportunity.

“Fantastic for this to be 100% focused on retail energy rather than blended with generation”
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past delegate, Red Energy

“I find that it offers great insight into current topics”
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Yurika

“Great! Good to focus on a range of retail topics”
Bridget Ward Bridget Ward

Mercury Energy

2026 speakers include:

Andrea Bernard-2
Andrea Bernard
Managing Director – Retail
ENGIE Australia & New Zealand
Chris Zondanos
Chris Zondanos
General Manager of Consumer Sales
Origin Energy
Emily Rubin
Emily Rubin
Chief Growth Officer
Amber Electric
Will Barbour
Will Barbour
Chief Customer Officer
Aurora Energy
Tim Nelson-4
Tim Nelson
Head of Markets
Snowy Hydro
Lynne Gallagher-1
Lynne Gallagher
Member
Australian Energy Regulator (AER)
Paulo Gottgtroy (2)
Paulo Gottgtroy
Head of Decision Science & Analytics
Mercury Energy 
 
Adrian Merrick
Adrian Merrick
Chief Executive Officer
Energy Locals
Stephen England-Hall-3
Stephen England-Hall
Chief Revenue Officer
Genesis Energy 
 
Todd Pemberton (1)
Todd Pemberton
General Manager Retail
Pacific Blue Australia
Catherine Wolthuizen
Catherine Wolthuizen
Ombudsman and Chief Executive
Energy and Water Ombudsman (Victoria) (EWOV)
Andrew Bills-3
Andrew Bills
Chief Executive Officer
SA Power Networks
Andrew Lewis-4
Andrew Lewis
Executive General Manager - Consumer, Markets and Analytics
Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)
Rebecca Hargrave (2)
Rebecca Hargrave
Head of DER and OT Technologies
Synergy
Evan Giosis
Evan Giosis
Chief Technology Officer
GloBird Energy 

Reasons to attend Energy Retail Excellence conference 2026

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The only sector specific event in Australia

Energy-Retail-Excellence-Submark Connect with your peers at the only conference dedicated to energy retailers in Australia

Energy-Retail-Excellence-SubmarkHear directly from the policymakers and regulatory leaders actively shaping the future of retail energy

Energy-Retail-Excellence-SubmarkKeep your finger on the pulse of the industry shifts that are dominating boardrooms and headlines

Energy-Retail-Excellence-SubmarkExplore practical approaches to building customer trust and responding to changing consumer behaviour

Energy-Retail-Excellence-SubmarkUncover how retailers are looking to be leaders in the clean energy transition

Energy-Retail-Excellence-SubmarkBear witness to the forefront of technological innovation by examining the newest digital and AI tools transforming operations and customer service

Key themes

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The tension between regulators and retailers; the prescriptive nature of regulation creating a difficult balance between pressure and protecting customers
Innovation and change
Innovation and change, what is new and exciting that is pushing the retail sector forward?
The impact of technology and AI on business
The impact of technology and AI on business optimisation, including cost or time efficiency
Vulnerable customers with hardship concerns
Looking out for vulnerable customers with hardship concerns

Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities

If you have an innovative or market leading product, solution or service related to any part of energy retailing, the Energy Retail Excellence conference should be a part of your sales and marketing campaign.

This is your opportunity to engage with key decision makers representing the entire spectrum of the customer-facing energy market and share your advice and solutions.

If you’d like to become an exhibitor, sponsor or speaker at the Energy Retail Excellence conference, please contact:

Milad Etemadi
P: +61 (0) 478 195 857
E: milade@questevents.com.au

Tashi Gazzard
P: +61 (0) 418 884 713
E: tashig@questevents.com.au

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2025 Sponsors & Exhibitors:

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Zipform Digital Exhibitor
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SmartMeasures Exhibitor

2025 Supporting Partners:

Supporting Partner

Supporting Partner

ERGANZ Supporting Partner

ERGANZ represent companies that generate and sell electricity to Kiwi homes and businesses. Collectively, our members supply almost 90 percent of New Zealand’s electricity. Their membership is made up of: Contact Energy, Genesis Energy, Manawa Energy, Mercury, Meridian Energy, and Nova Energy. They work for a competitive, fair, and sustainable electricity market that benefits New Zealand consumers.

Supporting Partner

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Australian Energy Council Supporting Partner

We are the peak industry body for electricity and downstream natural gas businesses operating in the competitive wholesale and retail energy markets. These businesses collectively generate the overwhelming majority of electricity in Australia, sell gas and electricity to over 10 million homes and businesses, and are major investors in renewable energy generation.

Supporting Partner

Supporting Partner

Australian Institute of Energy (AIE) Supporting Partner

Australian Institute of Energy (AIE) is a national, not-for-profit professional association. Through our branches, we regularly host high-quality in-person and virtual events to support member networking opportunities.

AIE drives value for our members by raising awareness of energy issues, highlighting new and evolving energy technologies and promoting discussion of energy policies. We also offer a range of scholarships and awards to support our members and the energy industry.