Industry Partners Series: designing switchboards for a high-demand future
Engineers Australia
About this session
This event examines how modern protection technologies can help manage emerging risks in switchboard design driven by data centres, electrification, and renewable energy integration. The panel will explore arc flash mitigation, fault protection, internal arc containment and compliance with AS/NZS 61439 and IEC/TR 61641 standards through practical examples and industry experience.
Who should attend
Electrical engineers, consulting engineers, switchboard designers, facility and asset managers, WHS and safety professionals, building services engineers and engineering leaders responsible for electrical infrastructure. Particularly valuable for professionals in data centres, healthcare, critical infrastructure, mining, utilities, industrial facilities and commercial buildings.
Key messages
Understand how data centres and renewable energy are changing switchboard design requirements. Learn how modern arc flash protection technologies can reduce fault clearing times. Explore internal arc containment and design verification. Gain practical guidance on meeting AS/NZS 61439 and IEC/TR 61641 requirements. Discover strategies to improve system resilience and protect critical electrical assets.
Cost
In-person Member: Free, Student: Free, Non-Member: Free