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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | - |
2026 STRATEGIC SUMMIT AGENDA
DAY 2 Morning
09:10 - 09:15
05 mins
Summit Opening
09:15 - 09:35
10 mins
[Keynote] From Blueprint to Build: NSW’s Wind Energy Policy Priorities
09:35 - 09:55
20 mins
[Keynote] Powering WA’s Renewable Future: Wind Energy as a Catalyst
Senior Representative
Energy Policy WA
09:55 - 10:45
50 mins
[Panel] Navigating NEM Reform and Pricing Strategies: Accelerating Towards 2030 Targets
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Market Reform & 2030 Goals
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Spot Market vs. PPA Pricing
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Impact of Reforms on Pricing & Consumption
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Investment & Risk Management
James Katsikas
Chief Executive Officer
EDF Power Solutions Australia
Ross Edwards
Executive General Manager Operations & Markets
Tilt Renewables
Stephanie Easton
EGM Energy Markets
Iberdrola Australia
Thomas Schmitz
General Manager, Energy Markets
Aquila Clean Energy APAC
Morning Break
11:25 - 11:45
20 mins
[Keynote] Making the Supply Chain of the Wind Power Industry Stronger - From a Policy Maker's Perspective
11:45 - 12:35
50 mins
[Panel] Localising the Supply Chain: Balancing Cost, Capability & Timely Delivery
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Align National and Industry Priorities
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Set Achievable Local Content Goals
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Scale Manufacturing & Engineering Capability
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Strengthen Logistics & Infrastructure Readiness
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Collaborative Models for Cost & Risk Sharing
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Balance Cost, Risk & Timely Delivery
Nick Foa
Chief Executive Officer
Industry Capability Network - Victoria
Johan Mouton
Director, Project Delivery
Equis Australia
Samuel Morillon
Managing Director Australia
Siemens Energy
Lunch & Networking Break
DAY 2 Afternoon
14:00 - 14:50
50 mins
[Panel] Optimising the Operations and Management of Onshore Wind Assets
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Performance Optimisation: Techniques to enhance turbine efficiency and reliability.
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Predictive Maintenance & Digital Solutions: Leveraging AI, IoT, and digital twins to anticipate failures and streamline maintenance schedules.
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Cost Management: Balancing operational expenditure with long-term asset health.
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Supply Chain & Local Workforce Development: Ensuring timely access to critical components and skilled personnel.
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Integration with Energy Markets: Aligning operations with dynamic pricing, PPA structures, and renewable energy zones.
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Sustainability & Environmental Considerations: Minimising ecological impact while maintaining compliance and community support.
Jorge Sánchez Turel
APAC Sales Leader, Wind Services
GE Vernova
Stuart Davis
Executive GM, Operations
Squadron Energy
14:50 - 15:10
20 mins
[Keynote] Cyber security in the wind energy system
Coffee Break & Networking
15:40 - 16:00
20 mins
[Keynote] Strengthening the Evidence Base for Smarter Environmental Decisions in Renewable Development
Mark Say
Director, Renewables Regulatory Practice Section
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment, and Water
16:00 - 16:50
50 mins
[Panel] From Consultation to Co-Ownership – Community Participation in Wind Energy Projects
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Concentrates on community engagement models evolving from consultation to active co-ownership and partnership.
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Explores legal, financial, and social frameworks that empower communities to benefit from wind projects directly.
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Highlights case studies of Indigenous and local community ownership in Australia.
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Focus on building social license and local support through shared ownership and economic inclusion.
Senior Representative
ACEN Australia
Nicola Pero
Executive Manager, Engagement & Social License
Iberdrola Australia
16:50 - 16:55
05 mins