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ERICA
ENERGY RESEARCH INSTITUTES COUNCIL FOR AUSTRALIA
ERICA is a council of Australia's major energy research institutes that provides research-led advice on the nation's energy future
STATE OF ENERGY RESEARCH CONFERENCE 2027
10 - 12 February 2027
In 2027, the State of Energy Research Conference will be held at the
Adelaide University, Bonython Hall
North Terrace, South Australia 5000
The Adelaide University Centre for Energy Technology is delighted to host this conference and
looks forward to welcoming speakers and attendees!
Conference Themes:
Economics, markets and finance:
De-risking investment, financing the transition
Digitalisation and AI:
Technology, system impact, consumer energy demand, social and environmental impacts
Power systems:
Reliability, affordability and sustainability; flexibility; energy storage, electrification of transport and industry
Chemical conversion systems:
Hydrogen, CO2 recycling and removal, low-carbon metals, recycling of energy materials
Policy and regulation:
Safeguard, embedded emissions accounting, transition scenarios
Innovative technology platforms:
SMR nuclear, geothermal, marine, emerging technologies
Society and energy:
Just transition, First Nations, community engagement, social licence, nature first
*The 2027 State of Energy Research Conference program will be available for your review on our conference website soon.
Key Dates
Abstract & Optional Full Paper Submissions Open
Now
Abstract & Optional Full Paper Submissions Close
18 October 2026
Abstract Outcome Notification
4 December 2026
Full Paper Review Outcome
11 December 2026
Early Bird Registration Deadline
20 December 2026
Final Paper Due
15 January 2027
Conference
10–12 February 2027
2027 LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Professor G.J. 'Gus' Nathan, Professor Paul Medwell, Dr Nataliia Sergienko, Dr Rey Chin, Dr Timothy Lau, Dr Matthew Griffith and Natalia Lobanova
We would like to extend our thanks to all ERICA institutes directors and members of the Committee and acknowledge the time and effort that they are dedicating to getting the 2027 conference up and running.
Our local professional conference organiser is:
All Occasions Group
Professional Conference Organisers Association – Certified Event Company
