SEIA VIC Conference 2026 Program
Join two days of industry updates, technical sessions, CPD training, networking and future-focused discussions with leaders across the solar and energy sector.
On 20–21 May 2026, industry professionals from across Victoria and beyond will gather at RACV Cape Schanck Resort for two days of learning, connection and celebration.
Marking 40 years of SEIA VIC, this year’s conference is a milestone event for the solar and energy storage community.
Highlights Include:
Expert presentations and market updates
Installer-focused technical sessions
Compliance and standards discussions
Networking with suppliers and industry leaders
The SEIA VIC Gala Dinner
View the full program below.
8:00 am to 9:00 am
Registration & Sponsor Showcase
9:00 to 9:10 am
Opening & Welcome
MC Craig Hunter and SEIA President Trevor Robotham
9:10 am to 9:25 am
Major Sponsor: XESS —
What’s Happening, What’s Next
Craig Hunter, XESS Energy
9:25 am to 9:55 am
15 CPD Points —
Designing Battery Systems
(Part 1: Load Tables & Equipment Selection)
Simon Ceglinski, PowerPlus Energy
9:55 am to 10:15 am
Accreditation Update from SAA
Speakers TBC
10:15 am to 10:45 am
Sponsor Showcase & Morning Tea
10:45 am to 11:35 am
PSO Update —
Training Packages & Industry Standards
Phil Dodd, PSO
11:35 am to 12:00 pm
Lithium Battery Technologies for Residential & Off-Grid Energy Storage
Justin Skaines, R&J Batteries
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Sponsor Showcase & Lunch
1:30 pm to 2:10 pm
DNSP Updates — AusNet, Powercor, CitiPower, Jemena & United Energy
Speakers TBC
2:10 pm to 2:30 pm
Solar Victoria Policy & Program Update
Ben Wright and Carmen Pace, Solar Victoria
2:30 pm to 2:50 pm
Energy Safe Victoria —
Supply Safety, Isolation & Recent Prosecutions
Sandy Atkins, Energy Safe Victoria
2:50 pm to 3:00 pm
Q&A — DNSPs, Solar Victoria & Energy Safe Victoria
3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Sponsor Showcase
& Afternoon Tea
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Succession Planning, Retirement & Team Building
Silvio, Highview Accounting
4:30 pm
Close of Day 1
6:00 pm
Networking & Sponsor Drinks
7:00 pm
Gala Dinner
9:00 am to 9:05 am
Conference Opening — Day 2
MC Craig Hunter
9:05 am to 9:50 am
35 CPD Points —
The 4 Pillars of Marketing in the Solar Industry
Mathew Gye, Solar Juice
9:50 am to 10:10 am
15 CPD Points —
Electricity Tariffs: The Hidden Lever for Bigger Systems, Better Margins & Happier Customers
Sophie Wright, Open Solar
10:10 am to 10:40 am
Sponsor Showcase & Morning Tea
10:40 am to 11:00 am
AS/NZS 5139 Updates — What They Mean for Your Installations
Louis Knoops, Launch Energy
11:00 am to 11:30 pm
Market Update
Ria O’Heir, Green Bank (or alternative speakers)
11:30 am to 12:00 pm
Update from the Clean Energy Regulator
Benjamin Capper, CER
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Sponsor Showcase & Lunch
1:30 pm to 1:50 pm
VPPs — Past, Present & Future
Scott Young, Catch Power
1:50 pm to 2:20 pm
15 CPD Points —
Designing Battery Systems
(Part 2: Installation, Commissioning & Fault Finding)
Simon Ceglinski, PowerPlus Energy
2:20 pm to 2:40 pm
Prize Draw
Craig Hunter and Trevor Robotham
2:40 pm