Wind Energy 2024 - Australia | Leader Associates | 8 July 2024 | Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country, 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006, Australia

With our event space and attendee numbers doubled, we proudly stand as the largest wind event in Australia and the entire APAC region, welcoming a staggering 5,000 energy enthusiasts.

Key Event Features:
• Cutting-edge Insights: Immerse yourself in the pulse of sustainable energy as we dive deep into Australia's wind power roadmap, offshore wind deployment, investment & the latest technical innovations.
• Innovation Showcase: Explore the AuWE2024 Exhibition, where the latest advancements take center stage, showcasing the future of wind energy.
• Unparalleled Networking: Connect with representatives from Australia's federal and state governments, domestic and international investors, developers, network providers, financiers, EPCs, and top-notch equipment and solution providers.
• Synergistic Opportunities: Co-located with Connecting Green Hydrogen APAC 2024, our event fosters powerful synergies between two leading sustainable energy gatherings.

2024 Speakers

Sue McCarrey
Chief Executive Officer, Offshore Infrastructure Regulator

Jai Thomas
Deputy Director General, Coordinator of Energy, Government of Western Australia

Andrew Kingsmill
Executive Director, Technical Advisory Services, Energy Corporation of NSW (EnergyCo)

Alistair Parker
Chief Executive Officer, VicGrid

Rob Wheals
Chief Executive Officer, Squadron Energy

Erin Coldham
Chief Development Officer, Star of the South

Ross Rolfe AO
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Iberdrola Australia

Daniel Belton
Chief Executive Officer, RWE Renewables Australia

Thomas Hansen
Senior Director, Offshore Wind Australia, Equinor

Dave Johnson
Chief Executive Officer, Australia, EDF Renewables

Thierry Kalfon
CEO Renewables Australia & South-East Asia, ENGIE

Steven Oswald
Chief Commercial Officer, APAC, RES

Dr Rochelle McDonald
Executive General Manager, Operations, Squadron Energy

Werther Esposito
Chief Executive Officer, Enel Green Power Australia

Bede Noonan
Chief Executive Officer of Australia & New Zealand, ACCIONA

Anil Chanana
Country Manager, Australia, Parkwind

Emily Scivetti
Chief Operating Officer, Oceanex Energy

John Titchen
Director, Goldwind Australia

Pelayo Rodriguez Alonso
Head of Business Development Japan and APAC, Ocean Winds

Charles Rattray
Chief Executive Officer, Star of the South

Nathan Blundell
Chief Development Officer, Windlab

Jas Chambers
Chair and Co-founder, Ocean Decade Australia

Nicholas Stirling
Supply Chain Manager APAC, Corio Generation

Peter Watt
Major Projects Lead, Port of Hastings

Virginia Wilson
Chief Trade and Customer Officer, Southern Ports Authority

Jens Bøgsted Orfelt
EVP and President - Asia Pacific (Offshore Development), RWE Renewables

Chad Hymas
Chief Executive Officer, Aula Energy

Partha Ravi
Senior Wind Energy Engineer, Bureau Veritas

Kristy Simpson
Project Lead – Perth, Flotation Energy

Marcus Dowling
Executive Manager, Offshore Wind Development, Iberdrola Australia

Bernard Casey
Project Director, Gippsland Skies Offshore Wind, Mainstream Renewable Power

Andrew Tshaikiwsk
Director of Engineering and Construction, Acciona Energia

Adrian de Andres
Chief Origination Officer, Simply Blue Group

Steve Clark
General Manager Renewable Maintenance Services, Stanwell Asset Maintenance Company (SAMCo)

Stewart Bell
EGM Network and Business Development, Powerlink Queensland

Matt Cheney
Executive Manager Energy Transition & Sustainability, Western Power

Bodye Darvill
Director Emerging Industries, Latrobe Valley Authority

Danielle Beinart
Executive General Manager, Networks & Technical, Australian Energy Market Commission

H.E. Gillian Martin (*Virtual)
Minister for Climate Action, The Scottish Government

Eamon Ryan (*Virtual)
Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Government of Ireland

H.E. Pernille Dahler Kardel
Ambassador of Denmark to Australia, New Zealand and Fiji, Danish Embassy Australia

H.E. Anne Grete Riise
Ambassador of Norway to Australia, Norwegian Embassy Australia

Tim Mawe
Ambassador of Ireland to Australia, Government of Ireland

Ulrik Dahl
Consul General & Trade Commissioner, Royal Danish Consulate/ Trade Council of Denmark

Sam Mella
Senior Project Manager, Beyond Zero Emissions

Natalie Collard
Chief Executive Officer, Farmers for Climate Action

Bridget Ryan
Director of Policy and Industry Engagement, Re-Alliance

Eirik Ellingsen
Director Offshore Wind Asia Pacific, Norwegian Energy Partners (NORWEP)

David Carrascosa
Chief Operations Officer, Saitec Offshore Technologies

Dr. Sven Teske
Research Director, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology, Sydney

Claus Madsen
Country Managing Director, Hitachi Energy Denmark

Jonathan Jacob
Managing Director, Australia, TBH

Jacqui Plant
Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright

Greg Elkins
Managing Director, Global Power Energy

Allison Hendricks
CEO and Founder, Simply Stakeholders

Neil Jacka
CEO and Principal Engineer, Total Ground Engineering

April Kelly
Country Head and Inward Investment Lead for Australia and New Zealand, Scottish Development International

Fabrice Drommi
Global Manager, Condition Monitoring & Digitalization - Wind Business, SKF

Pat Fournier
Business Development Manager – Geosolutions, MMA Offshore

Luke McDonald
Co-Founder & Managing Director, Renewable Energy Partners

Matthew Forwood
Country Manager, Energy Systems, Australia and New Zealand, DNV

Patrick Hastings
Acting Chief Executive Officer, Infrastructure Sustainability Council

Deb Neumann
Head of Environment & Planning, Australia, BlueFloat Energy

Paul Sinclair
Director of Campaigns, Australian Conservation Foundation

Monique Isenheim
Head of Market Development, Infrastructure Sustainability Council

Marie Hegot
Head of Wind - Australia, Ramboll

Sascha Leicher
General Manager Structural Pipes, EEW

Anna Stephenson
Regional Impact and Education Director, Regional Australia Institute

Rebecca Hewlett
Global Sustainability Director, Xodus

Taraz Saba
APAC Offshore Wind & Power Generation Service Line Leader, GHD

Adrian Panow
Director of Energy Transition Network, The University of Queensland

Martin Palmer
Senior Commercial Leader, APAC & Director, Australia, Weatherzone Business - a DTN Company

Naomi Campbell
Partner & Development Director, Energise Renewables

Christian Taylor
Coastal and Maritime Engineer, BMT

Dr Daniel Machado
Principal Engineer, BMT

Joern Schwinge
Head of Energy Management Consulting – Australia, AFRY

Boudewijn Van De Veire
Business Development Manager, Jan De Nul

Rubén Gallego Carbonell
Account Executive Southern Europe, LATAM & Australia, Aerones

Bryan Bergkamp
Principal Geoscientist and Technical Authority, Fugro

Kevin Harnett
Chief Revenue Officer, XOCEAN

Robert Spittle
Transformation & Operations Partner, Deloitte

Nick Veitch
Director, Subsea Innovation Cluster Australia

Quinton Kong
Senior Finance Director, Synera Renewable Energy

2024 Sponsors

PLATINUM:
• Fugro
• CSL
• TGS
• SRE
• Afry
• BMT
• Xocean
• Hidef
• EGS Australia

GOLD:
• Thread Autonomous Inspection
• Sarens
• Weather zone Business
• MSA
• Royal haskoning
• Vortex
• SKF
• CPB
• MMA Offshore
• EEW Group
• CWHI

ASSOCIATE:
• Ow Ocean Winds
• Nature Advisory
• Trusted Ecology Experts
• Offshore Tbh Marine
• Subsea Intl.
• Project Delivery Experts
• T Si Therma-Safe Insulation Industries
• Norton Rose Fulbright
• Ams Dnv Global Power Energy
• 1828 Bureau Veritas Group
• Simply Stakeholders
• Dla Piper
• By Darzin Software
• Gamuda
• Boskalis

DIAMOND SPONSORS:
• Hitachi
• Apem Group
• Southerly Ten

SILVER SPONSORS:
• Sarens
• Total Ground Engineering
• Certex Lifting Products and Services
• HFW
• GHD
• Bbardex
• RSK
• Geoquipmarine Corporation
• Sener
• Mingyang
• Ramboll

DRINKS RECEPTION LUNCHEON SPONSOR:
• Gippsland Skies

COFFEE BREAK SPONSORS:
• Hatch
• Boom Logistics

COCKTAIL PARTY SPONSOR:
• CWHI
• CNOOD Wenchong