About APS 2026

The 15th APS will take place on the 4th – 5th August 2026 at The Star, Gold Coast, Australia.

The Australian Protection Symposium (APS) is a specialist technical forum dedicated to Protection, Automation and Control (PAC) systems within modern power networks.

Established to support knowledge exchange and technical advancement, APS brings together engineers, utilities, consultants, manufacturers, researchers and system operators to address the evolving challenges facing electrical protection.

Snapshots from previous APS:



APS provides a platform for:

  • Innovation and advancements in PACs
  • Practical protection system experiences
  • Digital substations and IEC 61850 implementation
  • Cybersecurity and resilience in PAC systems
  • Integration of inverter-based resources
  • Interoperability and multi-vendor environments
  • Emerging technologies and Modern grid challanges

The symposium emphasises real-world application, engineering insight and forward-looking industry collaboration.

APS attracts:

  • Protection Engineers
  • Utility and Network Operators
  • Consultants and Designers
  • Manufacturers and Solution Providers
  • Researchers and Academics
  • Standards and Regulatory Representatives

Due to the focused technical nature of the event, APS delegates are highly specialised professionals directly involved in the design, operation and maintenance of protection systems.

The APS Community

Now in its 15th edition, APS continues to serve as an important meeting point for Australia’s protection community, fostering technical excellence and industry cooperation.

Feedback from previous events

Time allocated for presentations was perfect with great content.

Very good and well structured.  Was good to see participants and presenters from across the globe.

Great exposure to new information as well as valuable contacts as I grow my business.

Improvement in telecom technology is diminishing the boundary between protection and communication. Thanks for good forum of discussions.

Very good interaction among participants and the best part was the presence of Alex Apostolov – it added great value.

Very enjoyable 2 days. 20/10 format with 30 minute time slots was excellent, never got stuck in long winded presentations.

Very interactive and right balance between presentations, Q&A and breaks.

I found the topics of great interest and insight and felt as though my brain was crammed with a deluge of information. I would like to give my appreciation to all the speakers as well if possible and to thank them for their time and patience with some of my questions.