Power UP Summit | The Australian Power Institute

Explore the bright careers in the Australian power sector through the eyes of undergraduate students and their experiences working at leading employers, and get inspired by their personal career stories and insights from working at Australia's leading power sector employers (API's member organisations).

What is the Power UP Summit

Learn what the power sector is really like

The Power UP Summit is an annual online event hosted by the Australian Power Institute to showcase the experiences of students who have recently completed a vacation placement within the power sector.

By sharing these experiences and their new industry knowledge, we can bring together the learnings for professional and personal development in students working towards a career in power.

Who is the Summit for

A Summit for power-curious or power-passionate individuals

The Power UP Summit is for power-curious individuals interested in learning more about the study & career pathways into the power sector, or gaining insight into undergraduate workplace experiences.

Powering the industry insights of:

Undergraduate students
High School seniors
Individuals looking to transition into the power sector
Engineering student with a non-power sector related major
Industry professionals (engineer, technical or HR)

"Not long after receiving the Power UP Scholarship, the API sent me an email asking if I was interested doing work placements this Summer break. And I was like, "Absolutely!". So I got to pick between the many API member organisations and they organised everything for me. They organised the interview. They sent me a time for the interview. I attended that - and it was really streamlined - and through that I now actually have an internship with AEMO."

- James Riley, 2024 Power UP Summit Speaker

Why attend the Summit?

Hear from your peers and ask questions about their experiences in power

Hear what placements are like & the opportunities available in the power sector from the perspective of students who have completed internships with API members.
Tips + insights on making the most of industry placements over the 2024 - 2025 summer.
Learn more about API programs & resources for undergraduates - particularly activities focussed on industry placements PLUS additional access to the API’s Online Academy Courses (including AEMO’s NEM Basics Course!)

Watch the 2024 Power UP Summit!

Access the recording, slides, and transcript from the 2024 Summit