Melbourne will host one of the world’s largest electrical engineering conferences in 2027, with the city securing the IEEE Power and Energy Society’s Generation Transmission and Distribution Conference & Exposition Asia. More than 3,000 delegates from around the world are expected to attend, bringing both economic opportunities and international recognition to Victoria’s energy and business events sectors.
The event, held in the United States for 50 years before expanding into the Asia-Pacific region in 2019, will take place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in September 2027. The successful bid was led by the Melbourne Convention Bureau in partnership with the University of Melbourne and the IEEE PES Victorian chapter, with backing from the Allan Labor Government and Tourism Australia.
Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos said the event would boost Victoria’s $40 billion visitor economy. “We’re backing our business events sector by supporting conferences that will attract thousands of visitors who fill hotels, restaurants, cafes and venues,” he said.
The conference will run across four days and include workshops and panels focused on renewable energy, transmission infrastructure, power storage and the latest in global engineering developments. It is expected to provide Victorian businesses with a chance to partner with global institutions working on the energy transition, especially as Australia accelerates toward a net-zero future.
The announcement follows Melbourne’s strong showing in the business events space this year, having hosted over 240 conferences and meetings across 2024–25. These events generated $447 million in economic impact and filled more than 160,000 hotel nights. Looking ahead, 135 business events are already locked in, expected to inject $535 million into the state economy and attract over 100,000 delegates.
Victoria’s Energy and Resources Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said the event was an important platform to highlight the state’s clean energy credentials. “These events highlight Victoria’s leadership on the global stage, showcasing our commitment to renewable energy, innovation and the transition to net zero,” she said.
The announcement adds to Melbourne’s growing calendar of energy-focused gatherings, with the APAC Wind Energy Summit also set to bring 1,500 delegates to the city this September.
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