EN2024 Conference & Exhibition

THE CALL FOR ABSTRACTS FOR THE EN2024 CONFERENCE + EXHIBITION IS NOW OPEN

Energy Networks Australia is pleased to invite presenters to submit an abstract for consideration for the EN2024 program.

A key feature of the Energy Networks Australia calendar, EN2024 is a biennial event that attracts more than 900 delegates and is an opportunity for the industry to share expertise, strengthen existing relationships and form new ones, discuss and collaborate on ideas, and be inspired. It allows the sector to set its agenda, showcase current thinking and innovation, and articulate a vision for the future to key stakeholders and with each other.

The EN2024 program will include an exciting mix of keynote addresses, panel sessions and focused breakouts on key themes. Delegates will be joined by speakers from across the supply chain to represent the diversity of interests in the energy sector.

The Program Development Committee (PDC) is seeking presentations that address new research and insights, case studies, pilots and project results and excellence in technology and service delivery.

Please follow our guidelines below to submit your abstract.

Submit an abstract for EN2024

EN2024 THEMES

The themes for EN2024 Conference + Exhibition highlight some of the key issues the network sector faces as Australia transitions to a cleaner energy future. The PDC aims to create a program that deals with current challenges but also looks to the future to see how the sector may continue to evolve and change.

Theme 1 - Enabling the energy transformation

What role do networks play in the decarbonisation of the economy and how do they help facilitate customer ambitions for a net zero economy? How are networks integrating renewable energy zones, customer energy resources and distributed generation in their networks whilst ensuring customers receive the best possible value? Case studies of electrification and other demand side tech changes. In what ways are networks keeping the system affordable, secure and reliable through this transformation? What is gas’ role in this shift? How does hydrogen factor towards net zero? How do operations and planning teams work together to enable the transformation? What is the role of digitalisation and AI in bringing this about? What organisations do networks need to work with to help consumers manage changing risks? Known unknowns – whilst transforming, how do we create a flexible system in an uncertain future?

Theme 2 - Resilience

How do networks remain resilient in the face of extreme weather events, cyber-attacks, supply chain, price shock and other external factors? What are/should sustainability outcomes for energy businesses be? What investments should networks be making to build a resilient network? How does insurance feature in a resilient network? How do we recognise and strike the balance between the technical, social, environmental and economic needs to build a resilient network? Whilst networks grapple with building resilient networks, what is their role in supporting broader community resilience beyond simply keeping the power on?

Theme 3 - Community and customers to enable the change

How are customers participating in, choosing to and driving the energy transformation? How can networks help this process? Do networks engage and listen? What does best practice customer engagement look like for networks today? What does self-determination mean for all customers, including CALD and First Nations communities? What steps are networks taking to ensure equity in access to and impacts of new infrastructure and technologies? How are networks implementing cost-of-living mitigation and affordability initiatives for their customers? What costs should customers bear today for tomorrow with rising cost of living pressures? How do networks engage with customers to manage social license demands and expectations? What's stopping consumers playing a more active role in the transition?

Theme 4 - The future of energy

Will energy networks as we know them today exist in the future? How will an energy sector with many new players doing different things be governed? Who or what will own the energy network of the future? How will customers pay for network access in 2050 and what will that access entail. What incentives will exist to optimise the existing grid? What can Australian networks learn from other industries going through disruption? What does the future energy system workforce in 2070 look like? What is the role of regulation in enabling the future? What other industries do energy networks need to be working with to create the energy system of the future? As the line between transmission and distribution and electricity and gas is blurred, how do we organise planning for the future outside of these traditional ways of organising the energy industry? What is the role of storage in this future?

KEY TOPIC AREAS

Regulation and funding mechanisms
Distribution
Renewable gas
Electric vehicles
Transmission
Consumers
Towards Net Zero
Hydrogen
Data and cyber-security
Investment
Renewable Energy Zones
DER/CER
Social license to operate.
Community batteries
The state of the NEM
The role of government
National Energy Transformation Partnership
Workforce (current needs and future pipeline/next generation)

PRINCIPLES OF THE NET ZERO ENERGY SYSTEM

Clean
Customer-centric
Equitable
Integrated
Resilient
Investable

KEY DATES

Abstract submissions open	3 April 2023
Abstract submissions close	1 May 2023
Notification of abstract acceptance	August 2023
Program published	November 2023
Deadline for presenters to register / Early Bird registration closes	8 December 2023
Deadline for submission AV (PowerPoint presentations)	28 February 2024

SUBMISSION PROCESS

To submit an abstract for EN2024, you will need to create an account using our online submissions portal.

Once an account has been created, you will need to enter your contact details under the ‘Contact Information’ tab.

As part of your submission you will be required to provide the following information:

Abstract (max. 300 words)
The objectives and outcomes of the proposed presentation (max. 150 words)
Clear and concise title (max. 120 characters)
Short biography of the presenters (s) / author (s) (max. 100 words)
Presentation type
Theme (choose a theme for your abstract from the list)
Key topic
Net Zero Energy System principles
Author and biography (max. 150 words)
Details of any co-authors (if applicable)

If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Program Team at program@energynetworks.com.au.

On submission of your abstract you will be sent an email confirming that your submission has been received.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Presentation Types

Session presentation (7-10 minutes)

Poster presentations

Eligibility

We encourage abstracts from specialists from across the energy network sector and its supply chain.

Criteria

The PDC aims to create a program that deals with current challenges in the energy sector but also looks into the future to see how the sector may continue to evolve and change.

The PDC has identified themes of interest that present some of the key issues the network sector is facing as Australia transitions to a sustainable energy future. Other topics of interest and relevance to the transformation of Australia’s energy system are also welcome.

Please keep in mind that:

Abstracts should be exclusive to EN2024 conference and not one that has been presented or will be presented at another conference in Australia before EN2024.
Previous presentations can serve as the basis of your abstract but must incorporate new and original material.
Your presentation should contain new knowledge or experience in a field of relevance.
Case studies are highly regarded.
All data in your presentation must be technically correct.

Terms & Conditions

By submitting an abstract you must agree to the Terms & Conditions of abstract submission, as well as read and agree to the EN2024 Terms & Conditions.

All abstract information is correct and all ideas are your own.
You consent to the publication of your abstract and the information contained in your abstract to the EN2024 conference app and in other materials used to promote the conference.
You understanding that if you are successful in securing a position on the program as a speaker that you are responsible for paying all associated costs, including any travel arrangements and full delegate registration (to be paid by 8 December 2023).

REVIEW PROCESS

The EN2024 PDC is responsible for evaluating submitted abstracts.

The PDC is comprised of senior representatives from Energy Networks Australia, EN2024 Research Partners (CSIRO and Future Fuels CRC) and Energy Networks Australia’s member organisations across Australia covering transmission and distribution businesses and electricity and gas.

All abstracts will be assessed by members of the PDC through a blind-review process. Decisions made by the PDC are final and no correspondence will be entered into.