Earthing, Bonding & Lightning Protection 2026 – Perth

Strengthening Earthing Systems: Ensuring Compliance & Protecting Critical Infrastructure

As electrical networks become increasingly complex, reliable earthing, bonding and lightning protection are essential to protecting people, assets and critical infrastructure.

From high-voltage substations and transmission networks to renewable energy and rail infrastructure, engineers must manage fault currents, touch and step potentials, EPR, lightning events and evolving network conditions, while meeting standards such as AS 2067, AS/NZS 3000 and AS/NZS 1768.

With renewable generation and changing network conditions creating new engineering challenges, the focus is shifting beyond initial design to ensuring systems remain safe, compliant and effective throughout their lifecycle.

Connect, Learn & Strengthen Your Engineering Practice

Join leading engineers and technical experts from utilities, energy, transport and infrastructure organisations to share practical insights, real-world experience and proven approaches to earthing, bonding and lightning protection.

The conference agenda covers optimizing high-voltage earthing systems, navigating Australian EG0/EG1 standards, and protecting MEN distribution networks. Key sessions also focus on addressing grid copper theft, comparing field testing with modeling, managing EPR hazards, adjusting for renewable generation impacts, and ensuring worker safety.
The two-day Earthing & Lightning Protection Masterclass in Brisbane covers regulatory compliance (AS 2067, AS/NZS 3000), soil resistivity testing, HV substation grid design, and touch safety protocols. It also includes advanced training on AS/NZS 1768 risk assessments, structural bonding, surge protection coordination, and practical design workshops for practical, compliant engineering solutions.

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