2026 PESA QLD Symposium – A Must-Attend Event for Energy Industry Professionals!

The annual PESA QLD Symposium is back in 2025, and this year’s theme is Energy: Where to from Here?

This year the Symposium will be held on Monday, 7th September 2026 at the Brisbane Conference and Exhibition Centre (Plaza Level P1 & P2).

The PESA QLD Symposium is a full day event focused on bringing together members of the petroleum and energy exploration and production industry here in Queensland. Local and Interstate specialist speakers are invited to present a series of papers which address the industry activity within the state from a technical, economic, and social perspective.

This year’s theme will explore the opportunities and challenges surrounding energy security and resilience in Australia, particularly within the context of energy exploration, development, and supply.

Key sub-themes include:

• Energy Security
• Energy Resilience
• New Frontiers
• Technology/AI for Energy Assessment and Development
• Alternative Energy Sources
• Energy Transition
• Political/Geopolitical Volatility

The symposium will feature a diverse program of keynote and technical presentations addressing energy security, resource development, emerging technologies, and the evolving role of petroleum and gas in Australia’s energy transition.

Highlights will include insights from Sam McCulloch, Chief Executive Australian Energy Producers on current and future energy requirements, and a unique historical perspective on petroleum geoscience and the energy transition from the Australian Geoscience Champion, Peter Moore.

This year’s program will also feature speakers from a range of companies, consultancies, and institutions including the Australian Carbon Vault, Molyneux Advisors, CSIRO, Omega Oil and Gas, Elixir Energy, Denison Gas, OGT Energy, Bridgeport, and more.

The current program is presented below (subject to change).

Sponsorship Opportunities:

The 2026 PESA Queensland Symposium is made possible through the support of our generous sponsors. This year, we are offering three levels of sponsorship – Platinum, Gold, and Silver Sessions Sponsors, as well as opportunities to sponsor the coffee cart, speaker gifts, AV costs, the poster session, or the post-symposium cocktail function. Custom sponsorships are also available upon request.

If you or your company are interested in sponsoring this event, please click Link to Sponsorship Page to view the sponsorship opportunities being offered. We thank those who have already committed to sponsoring our flagship event.

Industry Exhibition
Our exhibition gives the opportunity for local companies to introduce their technologies and interact with clients, and potential clients, face to face. Please click here for more information about securing your Exhibitor Booth.

Student Poster Session
We are also delighted to offer resource focused Queensland-based students the chance to present and discuss their research with industry representatives. Please contact qld-secretary@pesa.com.au if you are interested in presenting a student poster.

The 2026 PESA QLD Symposium is proudly sponsored by:

This could be you! Sponsorship opportunities are still available.

Hurry! Book your exhibitor booth today!

Ticket sales will close on Monday, 7th September 8:00am

We will have a professional photographer on site. By attending this event in any capacity,  you agree to being photographed which may be used for marketing or promotional purposes.

Venue

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Plaza Level – P1 & P2

Cnr Merivale and Glenelg Streets
South Bank, Brisbane
Queensland Australia

Date & Time

8:15am – 6:00pm, Monday 7th September, 2026

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre