4th Annual Australian Renewable Energy Zones Conference 2024 | Informa | 28 May 2024 | Swissôtel Sydney, 68 Market St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

The transformation of Australia’s electricity system & the accelerating growth of renewable energy across Australia is unprecedented. We are in the midst of a renewable revolution as we unlock the potential to become a renewable energy superpower with significant investments and development of renewable energy generation and technologies.

The event is perfectly timed to bring together and engage key stakeholders to discuss the latest developments and initiatives in the Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) across Australia.

By coordinating development in a strategic way, REZ will help secure future energy needs, deliver minimum cost energy, strengthen our economy through new investment and jobs, while maintaining net zero emissions.

Our key topics Include:
• The transformation of Australia’s electricity system
• A look at state & local initiatives, policy, and future plans for new zones
• The opportunity for regional Australia to foster long term prosperity & job creation
• Development & investment – opportunities, considerations & risks.
• Transmission – The missing link and bottleneck to achieve success
• Storage – The key to improving supply and price security
• What more can be done to increase community consultation, improve local acceptance for projects and avoid misinformation?
• Overcoming hurdles – The role of transparency, collaboration & alliances
• Case Studies – Updates from developers on operational assets and proposed projects
• Renewable technology showcase & outlook

2024 Speakers

James Hay
Chief Executive, Energy Corporation of NSW

Alistair Parker
Chief Executive Officer, VicGrid, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Leanne Caelers
Executive Director REZ and Transformation, Queensland Department of Energy and Climate

Renene Windsor
Energy Leader NSW & ACT, Aurecon

Adriana Loreto
Principal, Power, Beca

Sharon Gray
Group Manager, Diversity, Indigenous and Social Inclusion, CPB Contractors

Crystal Serblan
Director, Communications and Engagement, RPS

Kala Saban
Associate Director, Rewiring the Nation, Clean Energy Finance Corporation

Brad Cam
General Manager, Mid-Western Regional Council

Lorna Bishop
Director, Engagement and Change Advisory, Aurecon

Dominic Luddy
Community and Stakeholder Engagement Manager, Acciona Energía

Louise Johnson
Community & Stakeholder Engagement Lead (NSW), Acciona Energía

Michael Frangos
Chief Executive Officer, Indigenous Energy Australia

Simon Currie
Co-Founder and Chief Projects Officer, Energy Estate

Dr Nicholas Aberle
Director, Energy Generation & Storage, Clean Energy Council

Carla Martinez
Principal, Communities and Social Performance, WSP Australia

Dr Jarra Hicks
Co-founder and Director, Community Power Agency

Sally Torgoman
Partner, KPMG Australia

Nigel Buchanan
General Manager, Commercial Electricity Infrastructure, APA Group

Dr John Gardner
Empowerment Lead, Smart Energy Mission, CSIRO

Kellie O’Callaghan
Chair, Regional Development Australia | Gippsland

Claire Morgan
Senior Project Officer, EnergyCo

David O’Hara
General Manager of Projects, Transgrid

Jamie Reeves
Executive Director and Founding Partner, Niche

Ansarada
Senior Representative

Grant Nowland
General Manager of Origination, Transgrid

ElectraNet
Senior Representative

Peter Benyon
Australian Market Leader Power, GHD

Ankur Maheshwari
Technical Director, AMCL

Taylor McKenzie
Commercial Manager, Iberdrola Australia Networks

Daniel Kruimel
Sales Manager, Asia-Pacific, Woolpert

2024 Sponsors

GOLD SPONSOR:
• Atkins Realis

SILVER SPONSORS:
• Beca
• RPS Group

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE SPONSORS:
• Ansarada
• Woolpert

HERITAGE MANAGEMENT SHOWCASE SPONSOR:
• Niche

SESSION SHOWCASE SPONSOR:
• AMCL

BARISTA COFFEE SPONSOR:
• Gamuda