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Charting a Sustainable Future for Australia's Tech Industry

Delta Electronics Australia

Sydney, 8^th April - Delta Electronics (Australia) is pleased to once again hold its Delta Connect industry summit, after a successful inaugural year in 2024. The invitation-only event returns to Sydney today, with over 100 influential industry experts in attendance. 

As Delta Australia’s premiere industry event, Delta Connect serves as a platform for meaningful industry dialogue and knowledge sharing, with a focus on the power of technology and innovation to facilitate a greener, more sustainable future for all.

Following the event, Delta Electronics Australia and its partners will share further details and insights from Delta Connect’s presentations and discussions, as the technology community charts a course together for a more sustainable Australia. 

The theme for Delta Connect 2025 is Innovation in Action and will be helmed by some of the tech industry’s top thought leaders, including experts from AirTrunk, Origin Energy and KPMG Futures. The event programme will be facilitated by veteran ABC journalist and broadcaster, Juanita Phillips.

Besides expert presentations covering a range of tech-focused hot topics including future mobility and electric vehicle adoption, AI data centres and sustainable supply chains, several panel discussions will also offer debate and insight sharing into smart grids, the future of energy technology, and building a sustainable future for Australian Industries. 

Guests will also have the opportunity to explore Delta’s latest innovations at the Delta Connect Innovation Hub, featuring interactive product displays, live demonstrations, and in-depth discussions with Delta’s technology experts. The Innovation Hub will highlight a range of advanced solutions across Delta’s industry-focused ecosystems, including building and industrial automation, data centres, energy storage and management, and electric vehicle charging. Additionally, the exhibition will showcase the outcomes of Delta’s pioneering coral restoration initiative in the Asia-Pacific region.

Delta Connect 2025 takes place today at Sydney Harbour in Pyrmont, bringing together industry leaders to explore the future of technology and sustainability. The event will culminate in a gala dinner hosted by Delta Australia, celebrating leadership and innovation in the country’s tech sector.

Aligned with the event’s focus on sustainable progress, Delta continues to drive global ESG initiatives, including its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, its commitment to circular economy principles, and the development of energy-efficient solutions across smart cities, renewable energy, and green buildings. By integrating innovation with sustainability, Delta is shaping a smarter, more resilient future—both in Australia and worldwide.

Delta Connect 2025: Speakers and Panel Discussions 

Keynote Speakers

Prashant Murthy – Chief Financial & Commercial Officer at AirTrunk
AirTrunk is a leading hyperscale data centre provider in Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ). Prashant leads finance, commercial, and strategy to drive responsible and sustainable growth. Under his leadership, AirTrunk has secured over A$7 billion in ESG financing and introduced the world’s largest Sustainability-Linked Loan for a data center, earning widespread industry recognition. In 2024, he was named Digital Infrastructure Finance Leader of the Year at The Tech Capital APAC Finance Awards.

Chau Le – General Manager for e-Mobility at Origin Energy
Chau leads Origin’s e-mobility team, driving efforts to support customers in transitioning to electric vehicles with seamless, end-to-end solutions. His team is developing a comprehensive suite of offerings, including EV subscriptions, smart charging, and integrated energy solutions. In addition to his role at Origin, Chau serves as Chair of the Electric Vehicle Council, advocating for progressive government policies to accelerate the growth of Australia’s EV industry.

James Mabbott – Partner at KPMG Futures
James leads research into emerging trends and their business impact at KPMG Futures, working at the Board level to identify opportunities for innovation, disruption, and new business models. He also oversees KPMG's investments in future technologies, including quantum computing, AI, and Web3. With extensive experience across multiple sectors, James serves on advisory boards for leading academic institutions.

Panel Discussions

Smart Grids and Smarter Storage: The Next Frontier in Energy Technology

A distinguished panel of industry leaders will explore the evolving landscape of energy and storage solutions in a thought-provoking discussion moderated by Delta Electronics Regional Business Development Manager, Anil Kumar. Panelists include Energy Renaissance Founder and Managing Director, Brian Craighead, Power Sync COO, Clifford Hull, and Powering Australia Node Leader Victoria, Parry Serafim, who will share insights into the future of smart grids and energy storage innovations.

Building a Sustainable Future for Australian Industries: Innovation in Manufacturing and Infrastructure

At the heart of Delta Connect 2025, this panel will examine the sustainability challenges and opportunities shaping Australia's manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. Moderated by Delta Electronics Vice President of Southeast Asia, David Leal, the discussion will feature Deloitte’s Asia Pacific Scaling & Climate Solutions 

Lead and Partner, Andrea Culligan, ResMed’s Director of Commercial Category (Global Procurement Electronics), Roger Lemus, and Accenture’s Managing Director, Data and AI Lead ANZ, Kelly Brough, offering expert perspectives on driving sustainable innovation.

Key Facts:

• Delta Connect industry summit returns with new speakers and thought leaders from Origin Energy, KPMG, AirTrunk, and more
• Delta Connect will be hosted by veteran journalist and broadcaster, Juanita Phillips

About us:

ABOUT DELTA ELECTRONICS (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD
Delta Electronics (Australia) Pty Ltd is a subsidiary of Delta Electronics (Thailand) PCL. As a Delta Group company, Delta Australia is committed to its mission statement “To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow”. Recently ranked #24 by Time Magazine in its World’s Most Sustainable Companies list Delta Group is a global producer of power and thermal management products and solutions which is supported by sales offices worldwide and by R&D centres and manufacturing facilities in Taiwan, China, USA, Europe, Thailand, Japan, Singapore, India, Mexico, and Brazil.

Delta's business categories include Power Electronics, Automation, Infrastructure and Mobility. In Australia, Delta is rapidly expanding into solutions for Renewable Energy Solutions (Solar Inverters), Industrial Automation, Power Quality, LED Lighting, Display and Control Room, Mission Critical Infrastructure, Electric Vehicle Charging and Energy Storage.

To find out more about Delta Australia please visit: www.deltaelectronics.com.au Email: [email protected]

ABOUT DELTA

Delta, founded in 1971, and listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (code:2308), is a global leader in switching power supplies and thermal management products with a thriving portfolio of IoT-based smart energy-saving systems and solutions in the fields of industrial automation, building automation, telecom power, data center infrastructure, EV charging, renewable energy, energy storage and display, to nurture the development of smart manufacturing and sustainable cities. As a world-class corporate citizen guided by its mission statement, “To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow,” Delta leverages its core competence in high-efficiency power electronics and its ESG-embedded business model to address key environmental issues, such as climate change. Delta serves customers through its sales offices, R&D centers and manufacturing facilities spread over close to 200 locations across 5 continents.

Throughout its history, Delta has received various global awards and recognition for its business achievements, innovative technologies and dedication to ESG. Since 2011, Delta has been listed on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index (formerly the DJSI World Index of Dow Jones Sustainability™ Indices) for 14 consecutive years. Delta has also won CDP with double A List for 4 times for its substantial contribution to climate change and water security issues and has been named Supplier Engagement Leader for its continuous development of a sustainable value chain for 7 consecutive years.

For detailed information about Delta, please visit: www.deltaww.com  

Contact details:

Note to editors: for further information, or to request an interview with a Delta Electronics representative or one of Delta Connect’s industry speakers, please contact:

Yuqi Liu: +61 427 829 600 or [email protected]
Kurt McGuiness: +61 413 135 334 or [email protected]