The University of Queensland (UQ) is proud to host the 2025 IEEE PES Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), one of the region’s most respected gatherings for researchers, students, and industry professionals in power and energy engineering.
Now in its 35th year, AUPEC has evolved into a flagship event under the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) banner, continuing a strong legacy of academic excellence, innovation, and global impact.
From 29 September to 2 October 2025, UQ will welcome delegates from across Australasia and around the world to its St Lucia campus in Brisbane for four days of collaboration, knowledge exchange, and thought leadership.
A Focus on Resilience and the Future Grid
This year’s conference will open with a powerful session centred on the theme:
“Resilient Energy Systems: Strengthening the Future Grid for a Sustainable World.”
As energy systems face increasing complexity due to climate change, rapid electrification, decentralisation, and digitalisation, the 2025 theme reflects a growing urgency to develop energy networks that are secure, adaptive, and sustainable. AUPEC 2025 will spotlight research, projects, and technologies that address these evolving challenges, from grid resilience and renewable integration to AI applications, energy storage, and electrified transport systems.
“AUPEC has long been a platform for showcasing cutting-edge research in power and energy systems,” said Professor Tapan Saha, AUPEC 2025 Conference Chair and Professor of Electrical Engineering at UQ.
“As we confront global energy challenges, this year’s theme reflects our commitment to building smarter, more resilient grids that will support a sustainable energy future for all.”
A Showcase of Queensland’s Collective Expertise
AUPEC 2025 will highlight the strength and depth of power engineering research across the country, with all major Australian universities represented at the conference. This collective presence reinforces Australia’s leadership in energy innovation and provides a platform for students and researchers to engage in cross-institutional dialogue and collaboration. This strong academic presence will be complemented by energy industry representatives from across Australia and internationally, making AUPEC 2025 a truly multidisciplinary platform for collaboration between researchers, utilities, technology developers, government, and policymakers.
A Full Program of Innovation and Impact
The technical program will feature a curated selection of original research from across the spectrum of power engineering disciplines. Attendees can look forward to engaging presentations, expert panels, keynote speakers, and networking opportunities with leading academics, students, and professionals from both academia and industry.
Topics to be covered span power system planning and operation, power electronics, cybersecurity, asset management, electrification of transport, renewable energy integration, AI and data analytics in energy systems, and the broader impacts of the global energy transition.
Why Attend AUPEC 2025 at UQ?
Set against the backdrop of Brisbane’s vibrant innovation ecosystem, The University of Queensland offers an ideal environment for this year’s conference. As a global leader in energy research and education, UQ is committed to advancing the science and application of resilient and sustainable energy systems.
AUPEC 2025 promises an invaluable opportunity to engage with new ideas, form collaborations, and contribute to a shared vision for the future of energy - locally, regionally, and globally.
Join Us in Brisbane
We invite delegates to join us at UQ this September for AUPEC 2025. Whether you're an academic, industry leader, early-career researcher, or student, this conference is your chance to be part of shaping the resilient, low-carbon energy systems of tomorrow.
For conference registration, program updates, and further information, please visit the AUPEC 2025 website.
