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AGENDA AT A GLANCE
Session | Room | 2026/7/8 morning | 2026/7/8 afternoon | 2026/7/9 morning | 2026/7/9 afternoon |
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Strategic Summit | Goldfields Theatre | 09:10-12:15 | 14:00-18;05 | 09:10-12:25 | 14:00-16:55 |
Unlocking Wind Capital Forum | Eureka 3 | 09:40-12:50 | - | - | - |
Regional Development Forum | Eureka 3 | - | 14:30-17:40 | - | - |
WindGrid Transmission Forum | Eureka 3 | - | - | 09:00-12:05 | 14:00-17:05 |
Offshore WindTECH Summit | Exhibition Bays via door 8 | 10:00-12:25 | 14:05-18:05 | - | - |
Onshore WindNEXT Summit | Exhibition Bays via door 8 | - | - | 09:30-12:40 | - |
ONSHORE WINDNEXT AGENDA
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Next-Generation Wind, Next-Level Impact.
Discover how Australia’s onshore wind sector is evolving. From remote project delivery and hybrid power solutions to digital O&M and cost-optimization technologies, this summit showcases strategies for faster, cheaper, and community-backed wind energy projects.
DAY 2 Morning
09:30 - 09:35
05 mins
Summit Opening
09:35 - 10:15
40 mins
[Panel] Australia’s Onshore Wind Evolution: Delivering Projects Faster, Cheaper, and with Community Buy-In
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Streamlining Approvals – How developers and regulators can work together to cut project timelines without compromising environmental and cultural assessments.
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Smarter, Cheaper Builds – Leveraging local supply chains, modular construction, and innovative technology to reduce costs and risks.
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Community & First Nations Partnerships – Building trust through benefit-sharing models, transparent communication, and respect for land and cultural heritage.
Nathan Blundell
Chief Development Officer
Windlab
Alberto Perez Couso
Managing Director
Nordex Oceania
Tobias Geiger
Managing Director
WestWind Energy
Richard Mackie
Head of Power Development
AGL
10:15 - 10:35
20 mins
[Keynote] Siting and Environmental studies for Onshore Wind Projects
10:35 - 11:15
40 mins
[Panel] Streamlining Construction and Operation of Wind Farms in Remote Regions
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Modular & Prefabricated Construction – speeding up installation in remote sites.
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Digital Project Management & BIM – optimizing logistics and scheduling.
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Predictive Maintenance & Remote Monitoring – reducing downtime and O&M costs.
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Drones, Robotics & Safety Tech – enabling inspections and operations in hard-to-access areas.
Emerson Hicks
Project Manager, Renewable Energy
Zenith Energy
11:15 - 11:35
20 mins
[Keynote] Technology Roadshow - Project Management & Cost Optimization
11:35 - 12:15
40 mins
[Panel] Hybrid Power Stations: Unlocking Cost-Effective and Reliable Wind Energy
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Advanced Energy Storage Solutions – batteries, hydrogen, and hybrid systems for reliable generation and grid support.
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Smart Inverters & Grid Integration – ensuring stability, efficiency, and compliance with modern grid requirements.
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Microgrid & Hybrid Control Systems – seamless coordination of multiple energy sources for flexible operation.
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Predictive Energy Management & AI Dispatch – optimizing output and reducing operational risks.
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Project Delivery & LCOE Optimization – accelerating construction, reducing costs, and maximizing return on investment.
12:15 - 12:35
20 mins
[Keynote] Technology Roadshow - Digital O&M and Predictive Maintenance
12:35 - 12:40
05 mins