Australian Energy Social Science Workshop 2026: Day 2

In-person and online. A day specifically for social science researchers and those with a keen interest in their research. The workshop will include discussions, presentations and interactive sessions focused on current and emerging energy research and energy challenges. This day will showcase research, explore dynamics shaping energy transitions and create space for reflective discussion across disciplines and sectors. Draft Agenda 8.30am for a 9am start 9am - Welcome, Acknowledgment of Country, housekeeping 9:15am - Session 1 - Regional transition and publics - talks and World Café 10:55am - Morning tea 11:20am - Session 2 Rethinking demand and equity - talks 12:20pm - Session 3 Urban electrification and households - World Café 1:10pm - Lunch 2pm - Session 3 Urban electrification and households - talks 3pm - Afternoon tea 3:15pm - Session 4 Intermediaries and Infrastructure - talks 4:15pm - Session 5 – Weaving the AESS Workshop threads 5.15pm - Close Call for abstracts Abstracts are invited from researchers, practitioners, and project teams for 15 minute presentations on Friday 18 September. We welcome abstracts covering social aspects of energy systems, technologies, and transitions, from all disciplines. While we are keen to hear about everything that is going on in the word of social energy research, we will have limited presentation slots on the day. All abstracts will therefore be reviewed by the AESS organising committee. Abstracts will be selected to ensure the day includes a range of projects, topics, approaches, and perspectives. Please submit the following information to [email protected] by 5pm 14 August 2026. • Presenter biography (maximum 100 words) • Summary of presentation (maximum 250 words) • Do you plan to attend in-person or online? The AESS committee is aiming to notify people who submitted abstracts whether they have a presentation slot by 24 August. More information By registering for this event you are also subscribing to the ANU Centre for Energy Systems mailing list. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe button at the bottom of correspondence. All information collected is governed by the ANU Privacy Policy. If you require accessibility accommodations or a visitor Personal Emergency Evacuation plan please contact the event organiser at [email protected].