A few weeks ago, the Energy Skills Australia team attended the Master Electricians Australia (MEA) Conference at the QT Gold Coast, and it was a fantastic few days of networking, learning, and industry insights.
The conference kicked off with the National Awards Dinner on Friday night — congratulations to all winners and nominees for your outstanding achievements!
Day 1 began with the Women in Contracting networking session, which was inspiring to see so many attendees engage and connect. This was followed by the AGM and a lively AFL Grand Finale viewing.
Day 2 featured a series of engaging presentations, including the keynote by Michael McQueen, who captivated the audience with insights on “Preparing Now for What’s Next”, covering AI, generational transitions, and the importance of thinking revolution, not evolution. His presentation sparked conversations among attendees throughout the day.
Day 3 included updates from PSO CEO Anthea Middleton and Solar Accreditation Australia, concluding with a relaxing cruise on the water.
Our key takeaways from the conference included the need for stronger support for the regional sector and renewed commitments to help apprentices stay with small businesses.
The ESA team came away energised, inspired, and committed to continuing our work to support the electrical and energy workforce across Australia.