The South Australian Energy Story Everyone Needs to Know

20+ years of transformation, innovation and what comes next with AI
Heading towards achieving 100% net renewable electricity generation by 2027, what can the world learn from South Australia?
Over the past three decades, South Australia has evolved from a traditional electricity system to become a global leader in renewable energy, innovation and energy transition. Today, governments, businesses and communities around the world are looking to understand not only what we achieved, but how we achieved it.
Hosted at CORE Innovation Hub in Lot Fourteen, this relaxed networking evening brings together leaders who have lived the story and helped shape it. Rather than presentations or technical papers, you'll hear personal reflections on the decisions, collaborations, challenges and breakthroughs that have defined South Australia's energy journey, including the lessons learned along the way. From the rapid growth of wind and solar, to the statewide blackout that tested the system and the innovations that followed, this is an opportunity to hear the stories that rarely make it into reports or headlines.
While energy is at the heart of the conversation, this event is really about something much bigger. It's about how South Australia has built a reputation as a place where industry, government, researchers, entrepreneurs and communities work together to solve complex problems. Visitors from around the world often remark on the willingness of people here to collaborate, share ideas, open doors and genuinely want others to succeed. That spirit has become one of our greatest competitive advantages and is increasingly something the world wants to understand.
We'll also look ahead to the opportunities emerging at the intersection of energy, Artificial Intelligence, advanced manufacturing, defence, mining, agriculture, education and digital technologies. As industries converge and demand for practical expertise grows, how do we ensure the knowledge developed in South Australia becomes an export in its own right? How do we prepare the workforce, develop future leaders and help other regions and countries navigate their own transitions?
Whether you work in energy, business, technology, government, education, investment, workforce development or simply enjoy meeting interesting people and discussing big ideas, you'll leave with new connections, fresh perspectives and a deeper appreciation of the role South Australia can play on the global stage.
Come along for great conversations, a glass of Scotch or your choice of beer, wine or soft drink, and help shape the next chapter of South Australia's story.