2027 Event Agenda

Energy acceleration is a global challenge. Behind the meter, EVs, rooftop solar, batteries, smart devices, and AI-driven load are transforming how customers use energy—often faster than utilities can adapt. In front of the meter, however, utility responses vary widely due to differences in regulation, investment, workforce capacity, and technology adoption.

This session brings together utility leaders from Australia and the U.S., an international energy consultant, and a global grid technology CEO to compare how different markets are responding to rapid energy transformation.

Panelists will share real-world experiences on managing growing distributed energy resources, improving grid visibility, and navigating evolving operational and regulatory challenges.

Participants will:

• Compare how utilities in Australia and the U.S. are responding to rapid growth in distributed energy resources and emerging customer technologies.
• Identify common barriers to grid modernization and visibility across different regulatory and operating environments.
• Take away practical lessons for improving grid planning, reliability, and readiness for future customer demand.

Expect a candid, cross-continental exchange on what the rest of the world can learn from how different international systems are racing to keep up, including the regulatory currents that are starting to shape that race.