Power Up Summit 2025 – Three Days of Insight, Inspiration & Industry Connection

Cameron McMurtrie
15 hours ago
2 min read

Get ready to supercharge your career in the Australian power sector! The Power Up Summit is back for 2025 – bringing together industry leaders, inspiring stories, and practical advice over three afternoons in August. Whether you’re a student, early career professional, or simply curious about what the future holds for Australian energy, this is your chance to connect, learn, and build upon your passion for power.

📅 When:

Wednesday 27 August | 2:00–3:00pm (AEST)
Thursday 28 August | 2:00–3:00pm (AEST)
Friday 29 August | 2:00–3:00pm (AEST)

Where: Online via MS Teams – free to attend!

Day 1 – Inside the Summer Placement Experience

Get a rare double perspective on the API Summer Placement Program. Cassandra Ellis, a Power Up Scholar, will share her experience from last year’s placement, while her manager Kieran Speight will offer insider advice on making the most of your time in industry. Together, they’ll give you the tips, tricks, and takeaways to set you up for success.

Day 2 – Keynote with Renee Anderson

Don’t miss our keynote address from Renee Anderson, Chair of the API Board and General Manager of People, Culture & Safety at TasNetworks. Renne will share her leadership journey, as well as talking to us about the leadership and management skills that she uses in her day to day work as an executive in the Power Sector.

Day 3 – Industry Perspectives & Career Pathways

Day 3 will begin with a showcase, insights from API Board Member Ryan Turner (Aurecon), he will be speaking about the fascinating future of AI in the Power Sector.

Why You Should Attend