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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.

Day 1 | Tuesday 24th June

Regional Australia's Role in the National Energy Transition

Time	Session Title	Description/Speakers	Location
8:00AM – 9:00AM	Registration & Networking	Coffee and connection opportunities.	Exhibition Area, Park & Cove, Level 1
9:00AM – 9:45AM	Opening Address	Welcome to NPEC 2025	Macquarie Room, Level 1
9:45AM – 10:30AM	Keynote: Australia’s Energy Transition	Tony Wood \| Energy Program Director, Grattan Institute How to deliver an ambitious clean energy agenda while engaging regions.
10:30AM – 11:00AM	Morning Tea
11:00AM – 12:00PM	Keynote: Unlocking Clean Energy Potential	The Hon. Matt Kean \| Chair, Climate Change Authority Recommendations for accelerating Australia's renewable energy deployment.	Macquarie Room, Level 1
12:00PM – 1:00PM	Case Studies in Focus: Gas Futures	Three short talks exploring the role of gas in Australia’s renewable future, followed by a 15-minute Q&A from the floor: Jarrod Irving \| General Manager, Renewable Gas and Fuels, LMS Energy Renewable Gas Industry Development: International Lessons for Australian Regional Growth Paul Purcell \| Head of Policy and Advocacy, Australian Pipelines & Gas Association Why Gas Infrastructure Matters in a Renewable World Jordan McCollum \| CEO, Gas Energy Australia Renewable Forms of LPG: A Decarbonisation Choice for Regional Australia
1:00pm - 2:00pm	Lunch Break
2:00PM – 2:30PM	Expert Session: Aligning Economic Development and Energy Infrastructure	Joseph O'Brien \| Founding Partner, VisIR (RAPAD Power Grid)	Macquarie Room, Level 1
2.30PM - 3:00PM	Expert Session: The Role of Mining in Renewables	Scott Winter \| Managing Director, Critical Minerals Group
3PM - 3.40PM	Case Studies In Focus: The Future of Wind and Solar	Peter Wheale \| CEO, Nextracker Australia, Southeast Asia and New Zealand The Solar Engine: Driving Growth, Jobs and Net-Zero on Home Soil Michael Brown \| Director, Vestas Wind Integration and Innovation Nicola Semler \| Chief Technical Officer, Critical Minerals Group Battery Storage Technologies to Secure Renewable Energy
3.40PM - 4PM	Case Studies In Focus: Grounded Transitions	Maggie Shelton \| Director of Policy, Windlab Integrating Nature-Positive Thinking into Renewable Development - Gawara Baya Case Study
4:00PM - 5:30PM	Sunset Networking Event		Park & Cove
6:00PM - 9:00PM	VIP Dinner	(Tickets required)	Pucca Restaurant, Noosa River

Day 2 | Wednesday 25th June

Leadership In Renewable Energy Alternatives

Time	Session Title	Description/Speakers	Location
8:00AM – 9:00AM	Registration & Networking	Coffee and connection opportunities.	Exhibition Area, Park & Cove, Level 1
9:00AM - 9:45AM	Keynote: The Global Energy System Transformation	Tim Buckley \| Director, Climate Energy Finance Australasia China’s leadership in zero emissions industries of the future - the risks and opportunities for Regional Australia.	Macquarie Room, Level 1
9.45AM – 10.30AM	Expert Sessions: Clean Energy Transitions and Regional Futures	Simon Currie \| Co-Founder & Chief Projects Officer, Energy Estate A Future Made in Regional Australia Tom Dixon \| Regional Community Engagement Manager, RE-Alliance People, Place, Power: The Role of Community in a Clean Future
10:30AM – 11:00AM	Morning Tea
11:00AM – 12:00PM	Keynote: Regional Government Leadership in Renewable Energy Initiatives	Scott Muller \| Program Manager, Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct	Macquarie Room, Level 1
12:00PM – 12:30PM	Expert Session: Quinbrook - Bringing Manufacturing Back to Regional Australia	John Sadler \| Senior Director, Private Energy Partners Renewable generation and long duration storage
12:30PM - 1:00PM	Expert Session: Bringing the regions to the runway with SAF	Neil Gardner \| Executive Manager, JetZero Australia Pty Ltd
1:00pm - 2:00pm	Lunch Break
2:00PM - 3.15PM	Panel Discussion: Renewables in Agriculture	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	Macquarie Room, Level 1
3.15PM - 4:00PM	POWER PANEL	Be entertained and enlightened as we bring together our key speakers for a conference finale like no other.
4:00PM - 7:00PM	Sunset Networking Event