February 2-5, 2026 | San Diego, CA
San Diego Convention Center

2025 Technical Conference Sessions

Transforming Grids: Lessons & Leadership in Australia’s Path to Net Zero

March 24, 2025
D4 (West Fork)
Workshops

Monday, March 24th, 2025- Network Managers Working Group

Smart Grids Down Under: Adopting Australian Network Strategies for Grid Resilience

Explore how Australian energy networks are navigating the world’s fastest rollout of rooftop solar PV and what this means for North American grid operators striving to accelerate solar PV and EV charging adoption. Discover the critical role of grid-scale energy storage and the importance of integrating distribution monitoring with existing grid systems to ensure power quality and enhance DER integration.

Discover how Australia's vast, diverse, and often remote grid poses new challenges and opportunities. There’s something for everyone in the lessons learned from Australia's grid management experiences. Thus, this presentation, led by network managers overseeing daily grid operations, is tailored for a diverse utility audience, including those engaged in grid planning and operation, program design, and ensuring distribution network reliability.

All workshops are open to All-Access badge holders and are free to attend. To ensure your spot, add this workshop to your registration. 

Workshop Sponsored by Schneider Electric


Panel Moderator
Matt Schnugg
Matt Schnugg, Chief Product Officer - Schneider Electric
Chairperson
Richard McIndoe
Richard McIndoe, Executive Chairman - Edge Zero
Speakers
Colin Crisafulli
Colin Crisafulli, Customer Future Grid - Endeavour Energy
Mark Vincent
Mark Vincent, Chief Operating Officer - SA Power Networks
Dominic Adams
Dominic Adams, General Manager - Energy Networks Australia
Oxana Dankova
Oxana Dankova, Global Leader for Energy Networks Segment - Boston Consulting Group