Down To Earth Conference
Australia’s leading conference on earthing, grounding, interference, EMC and Lightning.
19 – 21 May 2026 | Newcastle, Australia
The Australian Earthing Institute will host the eighth Australian Down to Earth Conference on 19 May in Newcastle.
The Down to Earth Conference (DTEC) is a comprehensive three day in-person conference for electrical engineers, designers, utilities, and infrastructure professionals. It covers a range of topics focused on:
- Earthing and grounding system design
- Lightning protection systems
- High voltage and safety compliance
- Electromagnetic interference and mitigation
- Renewable systems and earthing
- Safety testing, standards, and case studies
Since 2006, DTEC has grown into a multidisciplinary conference with a strong professional community behind it, that welcomes experienced practitioners alongside those still developing their skills from across the sector. We attract a diverse range of speakers from field technicians, consultants, academics, asset managers, and other industry players.
“it was a pleasure to be able to impart the things I have learned to a keen audience, and also a privilege to be able to listen to the most knowledgeable people in the industry”
Peter Bagusauskas, SA Power Networks
“The variety of speakers was excellent – mix of academics, suppliers, testers and everything in between helped highlight how broad the industry is.”
– Tristian White, GHD
“A great spread of presenters, with a range of styles and levels of subject complexity.”
– David Newton, Middleton Group
“As a Utility, it was eye opening to encounter the range of experience of presenters, suppliers, and consultants, which translated into concrete enhancements for our business.“
– Sam Abetz, TasNetworks
“I found the presenters who talked about real life scenarios to be very engaging. As a first-time attendee I found the format and variety of topics to be really enjoyable.”
– Harry Galligan, C5 Pro-Solutions
A conference for professionals across the industry
Keynote speakers and invited papers will offer participants a unique opportunity to glean insights from a diverse spectrum of professionals, encompassing suppliers, designers, users, researchers, and academics.
Attendees are encouraged to explore the industry exhibition, an integral part of the conference, which will remain accessible throughout its duration.
DTEC is the premier Earthing Conference in the Oceanic region and provides opportunities for:
- Earthing and lightning protection specialists to present their recent experiences and the latest innovations and research
- Electrical contractors to share installation, maintenance and testing practices
- Engineers to publish peer-reviewed technical papers
- Asset owners, regulators, educators, and interested engineers to increase awareness of issues significant in the field and discuss how they are being handled
- Earthing practitioners, past earthing course attendees and people new to the field to get together and share experiences
- Suppliers and consultants to showcase their capabilities and products
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