How we Celebrated the Australian Power Institute’s 20th Birthday in 2025
- Stephanie Somerville
- 20 hours ago
- 2 min read
In 2025, the Australian Power Institute marked a significant milestone as we celebrated 20 years of supporting, connecting and developing Australia’s power sector workforce. Across the year, we took time to reflect on where we have come from, reconnect with our community, and look ahead to the future through a series of events, stories and shared moments that brought together founders, members, alumni, students and partners from across the country. Take a look at how we celebrated this milestone below!
20th Anniversary Gala Dinner
On Thursday 22 May, the API held its annual Summer School Gala Dinner, marking 20 years of the API with a larger celebration that included speeches, trivia and dancing. We extend our thanks to everyone who joined us, from the early founders through to our current scholarship holders, for celebrating this milestone together.
Alumni Events
Since November 2024, the API has hosted six Alumni events across Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth, with more than 120 community members attending. Held alongside key industry conferences, these gatherings provided opportunities for past and current program participants to reconnect and network.
Articles on reflections, and future plans
Over the past 12 months, we have interviewed key figures and API Board Members to hear their reflections on the past 20 years of API influence and the future outlook they have on the professional development of the power industry. Read all our 20th Anniversary blogs here.
Video Content
During the Summer School program in May 2025, The API staff filmed participants answering the questions:
"What is the best thing to happen in the last 20 years in the power sector?"
"What do you think the Power Industry will look like in 20 years?"
We shared their responses during the year for our followers on social media.
Summary
As we celebrate 20 years of the Australian Power Institute, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has contributed to our journey. From our founding visionaries, member organisations, academic partners and program alumni through to the hundreds of students, professionals and volunteers who have taken part in our initiatives, this milestone belongs to you.
The events, stories and achievements highlighted here reflect a community that continues to shape the future of Australia's power sector. With the next generation already stepping up through our scholarships, Summer School, alumni network and workforce programs, we are excited for what lies ahead.
We look forward to the next 20 years of working together to strengthen the power industry workforce and inspire the people who will lead our energy future.
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