Energy Exchange Australia (EXA) 2026, Australia’s premier energy supply chain event, is hosted annually in sunny Perth, Western Australia (WA) at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Between 10-12 March, national and global energy professionals converged on the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre to explore this year’s theme of ‘transitioning to a decarbonised future’.
The Expo proudly showcased more than 220 exhibitors from across the energy supply chain, and visitors were invited to hear from 170 speakers across the three-day program.
The Premier, Hon Roger Cook MLA, opened the first day of EXA by launching WA’s new State of Energy Campaign, driving WA’s shift to a renewable energy powerhouse that delivers clean, affordable for households, businesses and the industries shaping our future.
Led by the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification (DEED), a longstanding Principal Sponsor of EXA, the WA Government Stand showcased the State of Energy Campaign.
The Campaign promotes WA as an energy powerhouse on the global stage, while building understanding and support for the State’s energy transition at home.
Learn more about WA’s energy future and how you can be a part of building a State of Energy in WA via the State of Energy website.
DEED was also proud to once again host the Aboriginal Business Pavilion, now in its fourth year at EXA. The Pavilion showcases the innovation, technologies and products of 12 First Nations businesses in WA’s energy supply sector.
The Pavilion also featured The Future of Renewable Energy, an original artwork concept by First Nations artists Buffie Punch and Dana Garlett and Aboriginal-led creative agency Nani Creative, depicting the balance between tradition and innovation in creating a sustainable future for all.
Learn more about our 2026 co-exhibitors on the Aboriginal Business Pavilion 2026 webpage.
DEED also had several executives participate in EXA 2026, speaking at various sessions and panel discussions:
- Simone Spencer, A/Director General opened EXA 2026 as MC for the Opening Session.
- Rebecca Tomkinson, Agent General of Western Australia, and Sonja Montague-MacKay, Executive Director of Investment Facilitation, on powering Australia’s future.
- Tim Bray, Deputy Director General of Powering WA, on transforming WA into a renewable energy powerhouse.
- Jai Thomas, Deputy Director General of Energy Policy WA on the South West Interconnected System (SWIS) and the role of technologies like batteries in decarbonising our energy system.
- Angela Kelly, Deputy Director General of State Development and Project Facilitation, and Steph Underwood, Deputy Director General of Science and Innovation, Industry and Corporate Capability on WA Government initiatives supporting local manufacturing, innovation and energy.
- Chief Scientist of WA, Professor Sharath Sriram, on using innovation to constantly explore new alternative energy techniques for storage, transport, and utilisation.
Invest and Trade WA also hosted an International Delegate Briefing, providing a high-level overview of the unique energy opportunities available in WA to more than 50 international delegates from 12 countries attending EXA 2026.
At the briefing, the delegates heard from WA’s Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, Mr Daniel Pastorelli MLA, who gave an address highlighting the Government’s vision for establishing WA as a global energy powerhouse.
If you are seeking assistance to identify or explore investment and trade opportunities in Western Australia, contact our Perth-based Client Services team via the Invest and Trade Western Australia website.
DEED would like to thank all delegates and organisers for making EXA 2026 a success and their continued support in fostering an innovative, diverse and reliable energy sector in WA.
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