Melbourne, 21 May 2026
This networking and professional development opportunity will unpack the major developments for the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program and examine the key issues for industry in navigating the scheme’s next chapter. The seminar will explore the critical role of the VEU in supporting Victoria’s energy security during a period of heightened system risk, cost pressures and accelerated transition.
Updated program
- 8:15 am – Registration opens (coffee and tea)
- 9:00 am – Welcome and acknowledgement of country
- 9:10 am – Feature address: ESIA’s VEU Roadmap – driving ambition, rewarding activity, and balancing outcomes
- Ric Brazzale, ESIA President
- 9:40 am – Panel 1: Strategic review, target setting, market challenges, Q&A
- Maggie McNamara, Solar Victora
- Marco Stella, CORE Markets
- Tristan Edis, Green Energy Markets
- Ben Henderson, Microgrid Power
- 10:30 am – Keynote - Ministerial address
- Hon. Lily D’Ambrosio MP
- 10:50 am – Morning break (coffee and snacks)
- 11:15 am – Panel 2: Heating, cooling and insulation, Q&A
- Cat O’Bryan, Solar Victoria
- Adam Bertino, Emerald
- Tom Peeters, RebateHub
- 12:00 pm – Panel 3: Navigating the regulatory environment, Q&A
- Dan Keely, Essential Services Commission
- Tania Oldaker, Ecovantage
- Jo Hoatson, Creditiex
- 12:45 pm – Networking lunch
- 1:45 pm – Close
Why attend
- Hear the latest from the Minister on the State Government’s reform agenda.
- Attend the launch of the ESIA’s latest report and analysis examining the necessary level of ambition for setting the 2028-30 target, how to reward specific activities, and deliver balanced policy and consumer outcomes.
- Get an update on the outcomes of VEU Strategic Review 2025, likely reforms and next steps.
- Network with the policy makers and agile adapters driving energy savings, peak demand reduction, electrification, innovation and transformation throughout the supply-demand chain.
- Explore issues around heating, cooling and new insulation opportunities.
- Hear from the regulator and scheme participants on their experiences and challenges with compliance.
- Gain insights on the market from energy retailers and brokers.
- Find out about how the evolving certificate market will shape your business success.
The half-day seminar will also include a number of interactive panel discussions featuring exclusive content and topics you won’t find at other events.
Principal sponsor:
Supported by the Victorian Goverment.
Event sponsors:
Creditex, Econova, Electric Future, Emerald, Green Energy Trading.
Partners:
Energy Efficency Council, Australia Alliance for Energy Productivity.
