24-25 June 2025

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Peppers Resort, Noosa Heads, Queensland, Australia

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Regional Australia - Leading the Energy Transition

The Noosa Power and Energy Conference 2025 will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, and experts to explore the critical role of regional Australia in driving the national energy transition. The event will feature thought-provoking sessions on renewable energy technologies, regional leadership, and sustainable innovation, with a strong focus on collaboration and actionable solutions.

This is a State of Play for the nation's energy and economic future.

Conference Themes

Our conference themes highlight the most pressing topics in Australia's energy transition, bringing together experts to share insights, innovations, and strategies for the future.

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The Noosa Power and Energy Conference 2025 will feature an insightful program with expert speakers, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. Note: Program is subject to change.

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Regional Australia's Role in the National Energy Transition

8AM - 9AM

Registration & Networking Exhibition Area, Park & Cove, Level 1

9AM – 9.45AM

Opening - Macquarie Room, Level 1

9.45AM - 10.30AM

Keynote

Tony Wood - Energy Program Director, Grattan Institute

Australia’s Energy Transition: Successful delivery of an ambitious agenda means engaging with the regions.

10.30AM - 11AM

Morning Tea Break

11AM - 11.30AM

Aligning Economic Development and Energy Infrastructure

Joseph O'Brien - Founding Partner, VisIR (RAPAD Power Grid)

11.30AM - 12.30PM

Keynote

The Hon. Matt Kean - Chair, Climate Change Authority

Unlocking Australia’s Clean Energy Potential - Climate Change Authority recommendations for accelerating Australia’s deployment of renewable energy

12.30PM - 1PM

The Role of Mining in Renewables

Scott Winter - Managing Director, Critical Minerals Group

1PM - 2PM

Lunch Break

2PM - 3PM

Renewable Gas Industry Development: International Lessons for Australian Regional Growth

Jarrod Irving - General Manager, Renewable Gas and Fuels, LMS Energy

Why Gas Infrastructure Matters in a Renewable World

Paul Purcell - Head of Policy and Advocacy, Australian Pipelines & Gas Association

Renewable forms of LPG - Decarbonisation choice for Regional Australia.

Jordan McCollum - CEO, Gas Energy Australia

3PM - 3.30PM

The Solar Engine: Driving Growth, Jobs, and Net-Zero on Home Soil

Peter Wheale - CEO, Nextracker Australia, Southeast Asia and New Zealand

Wind Integration and Innovation

Michael Brown - Senior Director of Commercial Sales ANZ, Vestas

Battery Storage Technologies to Secure Renewable Energy

Nicola Semler - Chief Technical Officer, Critical Minerals Group

3.30PM - 4PM

Integrating Nature-Positive Thinking into Renewable Development - Gawara Baya Case Study

Maggie Shelton - Director of Policy, Windlab

Integrating No Legacy Without Us: The Power of First Nations and Community Co-Design and Partnership Study

Kerrod Toby & Katrina Grange - Ochre Social Performance

4PM - 5:30PM

Sunset Networking Event - Sponsored by Remote Energy

6PM - 9PM

Nextracker VIP Dinner - Pucca Restaurant, Noosa River (ticketed event)

8AM -9AM

Coffee and Networking

9AM – 9.45AM

The Global Energy System Transformation - China’s leadership in zero emissions industries of the future - the risks and opportunities for Regional Australia.

Tim Buckley - Director, Climate Energy Finance Australasia

9.45AM – 10.30AM

A Future Made in Regional Australia

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

People, Place, Power: The Role of Community in a Clean Future

Tom Dixon - Regional Community Engagement Manager, RE-Alliance

10:30AM - 11AM

Morning Tea Break

11AM - 12PM

Regional Government Leadership in Renewable Energy Initiatives

Scott Muller - Program Manager, Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct

12PM - 12.30PM

Quinbrook - Bringing Manufacturing Back to Regional Australia - Renewable generation and long duration storage

John Sadler - Senior Director, Private Energy Partners

12.30PM - 1PM

Bringing the regions to the runway with SAF

Neil Gardner - Executive Manager, JetZero Australia Pty Ltd

1PM - 2PM

Lunch Break

2PM - 3.15PM

Renewables in Agriculture Panel

Dr Liz Smith - Agrisolar CRC, NWS Decarbonisation Innovation Hub, Western Sydney University

Warwick Squire - Chief Executive Officer, Coexistence Queensland

James Butcher - Director of Engineering, Nextracker Australia, Southeast Asia and New Zealand

Wade Blazley - Chief Executive Officer, Solspan Pty Ltd

Will Wilson - Grazier, Calliope Station

3.15PM - 4PM

POWER PANEL - Be entertained and enlightened as we bring together our key speakers for a a conference finale like no other.

4PM - 7PM

Sunset Networking Event - Sponsored by Remote Energy

Experience the best Noosa has to offer while connecting with industry leaders in a relaxed, scenic setting. From a corporate golf day and sunset drinks to an exclusive Meet the Speakers VIP dinner, our networking events provide the perfect opportunity to build relationships, exchange ideas, and forge new partnerships in Australia’s energy sector.