Invitation

On behalf of the IPS Connect 2026 organising committee, I am writing to offer you the opportunity to contribute to a network, informed and responsive international renewable energy economy.

In 2026, IPS Connect will be hosted in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, in partnership with PLN Bali Distribution. The workshop will bring together industry leaders, researchers, utility representatives, and technology providers working at the forefront of isolated and remote power systems.

IPS Connect has become the premier workshop for isolated power systems in the Pacific region, providing a platform for the exchange of cutting-edge research, emerging technologies, and practical training. The event enables academics, industry practitioners, and technical experts in renewable energy, storage, mobility, and power generation to discuss and share ideas, present results, reflect on lessons learned, and explore future projects and collaborations.

The workshop is designed to foster knowledge sharing, encourage collaboration, and build networks that support a sustainable and resilient microgrid economy. The University of Tasmania continues its successful Workshop–Tour format, first introduced in 2015, which combines technical presentations, expert discussions, and site visits to operational energy facilities.

A key feature of IPS Connect 2026 will be technical visits to energy infrastructure on Nusa Penida, including the Smart Microgrid Control Room, Diesel Power Plant, and Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). These visits will provide delegates with a unique opportunity to observe real-world renewable integration challenges and solutions within an isolated island power system.

The University of Tasmania possesses significant experience facilitating industry events in support of emerging technologies, markets, and industries. Through its longstanding leadership of IPS Connect, the University continues to provide an internationally recognised forum for the exchange of research, new technologies, operational experience, and training in isolated power systems.

In contrast to the multiple other microgrid conferences available nationally and internationally, IPS Connect 2026 offers a distinctive experience:

• We provide an interactive, in-person format that promotes meaningful engagement among a select group of delegates;
• We co-locate the workshop alongside operational renewable energy, battery storage, and isolated power system facilities, linking discussion directly to practical applications;
• We incorporate technical site visits that allow delegates to gain firsthand insights into real-world project implementation and operation;
• We continue to operate as a not-for-profit event, helping to minimise participation costs while maximising knowledge-sharing opportunities.

We acknowledge the importance of your support in the success of our workshop and will ensure that our event provides a suitable platform to interact, engage, and inform your audience. The event committee would be pleased to negotiate a specific sponsorship package to accommodate any particular needs of your organisation.

A sponsorship application form is included in this prospectus for your consideration.

We warmly invite you to join us in Bali and contribute to this important discussion on the future of isolated power systems, renewable integration, and resilient microgrid development.

Professor Michael Negnevitsky
Chair, IPS Connect 2026

Sponsorship Application Form

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Area of Interest

The scope of the IPS Connect 2025 includes recent and original research, applications and practical experience within renewable energy production, storage, distribution, generation, and integration of green hydrogen. The workshop has a particular interest in lessons learned from delivering isolated and remote power systems with a high penetration of renewable energy.

Why Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor

As part of a strategic marketing plan, sponsoring or exhibiting at the IPS Connect 2025 can position your brand at the heart of the Pacific area economy.

• Sponsorship provides your organisation with the perfect opportunity to establish or maintain a profile with your target audience.
• Sponsorship demonstrates a level of commitment and support that will be openly displayed and widely acknowledged throughout the workshop.
• Your brand will have exposure to a state, national and international audience.
• Participation as a sponsor is a legitimate tax deduction in the form of advertising and promoting a company or organisation’ s activities.

For facilities and host organisations invited to participate the event establishes your asset as an internationally recognised showcase for recent or emerging technology demonstration and innovation.

Disclaimer

Acceptance of support does not imply endorsement of a product or service and UTAS reserves the right to refuse offers of support if they feel that it is not in the best interest of the organisation and its members. UTAS accepts no responsibility for the accuracy and content of any information provided by supporters.

Package Overview

Additional ideas and including event merchandise (e. g. caps, mugs, USB’ s etc) are welcome. We are happy for you to design a package to suit your requirements.

Please note:

1. All prices include GST;
2. All complimentary sponsor registrations include the Welcome Drinks and Gala Dinner;
3. All signage is subject to approval and must be supplied by the sponsor;
4. All supporters must supply their own artwork/ graphics;
5. An electronic copy of the delegate list will be provided to all sponsors & exhibitors one week prior to the Expo (name and company only, subject to privacy laws and individual delegate approval);
6. Any adverts in the handbook will be provided in hi- res pdf format by the sponsor;
7. Logos will be displayed on printed and online material subject to specific sponsorship arrangements;
8. All sponsors receive a company profile in the program handbook;
9. Only the Gold sponsor and event partners will receive logo recognition on the satchel, except the specific satchel sponsor.
10. Exhibition booths are not available due to the remote location, but display tables can be provided.

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