The Year of the Fire Horse: Why 2026 is important for the energy transition

The Year of the Fire Horse is said to bring intense, fast-paced change. Hear from the award-winning energy professionals making it happen. Doors open from 5.30pm for a 6.00pm start, at RIFF Spacecubed. Your ticket includes drinks, pizza and an opportunity to learn and network. About this topic: In the Chinese zodiac, 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse, a symbol of energy, momentum and rapid change. Only occurring once every 60 years it's seen as one of the most dynamic combinations and is viewed as a year of optimism and opportunity. As 2026 draws to a close, it's the perfect opportunity to reflect on the energy transition and what the pace of change means for what comes next. Join the Young Energy Professionals as we hear from 2026 WA Energy Award winners, Professor Ray Wills and Emma Snell, as they reflect on 2026, and look forward to the future of the sector and the people who will lead it. About this event: This event includes keynote speeches from our speakers, followed by a joint Q&A session. Our speakers include: • Emma Snell - winner of the 2026 Young Energy Leader Award, Deputy Company Secretary at Alinta Energy and former Chair of the Young Energy Professionals • Professor Ray Wills - winner of the 2026 Energy Professional of the Year Award, researcher, academic, consultant and futurist About YEP Perth: YEP is a sub-group of the Perth branch of the Australian Institute of Energy. We are a knowledge sharing and networking group tailored to the interests of younger members of the energy industry but we welcome members of all ages and all parts of the energy and associated industries including students. We are a not-for-profit group run by volunteers and we are not a lobby group. To support the attendance of students and early career professionals, YEP strives to make our events low cost for attendees. This would not be possible without support from our generous sponsors who for 2025-26 are: GOLD Sponsors: Synergy, Alinta Energy SILVER Sponsors: Western Power, Collgar Renewables BRONZE Sponsors: Horizon Power, GHD Please note that while everyone is welcome, we encourage young energy professionals to join us for this event. To avoid missing out, make sure you register soon. If you have registered and are no longer able to attend, please cancel your registration on Eventbrite or notify us by emailing [email protected] so that we can allow others the opportunity to take your place.