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AGENDA AT A GLANCE
Date | Strategic Summit | Exhibition | Unlocking Wind Capital | Happy Hour in the Exhibition | Sustainability & Diversity Gala Dinner | Regional Development Forum | Offshore WindTECH | Student’s Day | Women in Net-zero Future |
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17 July, 2025 | 09:00-18:00 | 09:00-17:30 | 10:00-16:30 | 17:30-19:00 | 19:00-21:00 | - | 10:00-15:20 | 10:00-12:00 | 16:00-17:30 |
18 July, 2025 | 09:00-17:40 | 09:00-16:30 | - | - | - | 09:30-16:30 | 09:25-15:00 | - | - |
2025 STRATEGIC SUMMIT AGENDA
DAY 2 18 Morning | Offshore Wind Commercialisation and Infrastructure Support
09:00 - 09:05
05 mins
Welcome by Chair
09:05 - 09:15
10 mins
[Government's View] Policy Considerations for Commercial Offshore Wind
Senior Representative
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
09:15 - 10:05
50 mins
[Panel] Streamlining the Commercialisation of Offshore Wind Projects
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Permitting processes and policy incentives
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Advanced design, technology utilisation, and cost reduction
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Infrastructure support: port & grid
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Finance models, risk mitigation, and attracting investment
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Stakeholder engagement, creating shared benefits and community acceptance
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Learning from successful foreign cases in the Australian context
Anil Chanana
Country Manager Australia
Parkwind
Senior Representative
Ocean Winds
Linden Blair
Project Director
Alinta Energy
Rory Van Weerdenburg
Project Director
Gippsland Skies
Katie Gwynne
Environment and Consenting Manager
Equinor
10:05 - 10:30
25 mins
[Keynote] Reserved for Fugro
10:30 - 10:55
25 mins
[Keynote] Reserved for Platinum Sponsor
Coffee Break & Networking
11:25 - 11:50
25 mins
[Keynote] Reserved for Platinum Sponsor
11:50 - 12:40
50 mins
[Panel] Infrastructure Preparation for Construction of Offshore Wind Farms
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Comprehensive planning for the construction phase
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Upgrade ports for efficient assembly and logistics of offshore components
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Availability and capability of vessels and platforms for installation and maintenance
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Reliable cable solutions for power from offshore turbines to grid
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Involving local support
Moderator:
Maya Malik
Co-founder
KIMAenergy
Panelist:
Matt Thorpe
Chief Executive Officer
Port of Hastings
Marco Kanaar
General Manager Offshore Installation APAC
DEME
Captain Ashley McDonald
Ports & Maritime Senior Advisor
Gippsland Skies
Keith Wilks
Chief Executive Officer
Southern Ports Authority
Brett Winter
Chief Executive Officer
GeelongPort
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Rob Grimmond
Managing Director
Offshore Marine Subsea
Susie Kropman
Manager, Strategy & Partnerships, Offshore Renewable Energy
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Lunch & Networking Break
DAY 2 18 Afternoon | Maintaining Assets and Measuring Untangible Impacts
14:00 - 14:50
50 mins
[Panel] Optimising Performance - Realising Sustained Growth Through Smart Planning and Optimal Operations
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Wind Farm Project Planning and Site Selection
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Operations and Maintenance Optimization
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Grid Integration and Energy Storage Synergies
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Financial and Regulatory Strategies for Growth
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Technological Innovation and Research for Enhanced Performance
Stuart Davis
Executive General Manager Operations
Squadron Energy
Steve Clark
General Manager Renewable Maintenance Services
Stanwell Asset Maintenance Company
Nicholas McVey
Service Director ANZ
GE Vernova
Katrina Swalwell
Director, Technical
Windlab
Matt Crossan
Chief Executive Officer
Zendit
14:50 - 15:15
25 mins
[Keynote] Reserved for Platinum Sponsor
Coffee Break & Networking
15:55 - 16:20
25 mins
[Keynote] Reserved for Platinum Sponsor
16:20 - 16:45
25 mins
[Keynote] Exploring End-of-life Issues and Recycling Practices
16:45 - 17:35
50 mins
[Panel] Environment Impact and Social Licence in Wind Farm Planning
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Assessment and mitigation of ecological impacts of wind farms
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How to protect local wildlife and habitats
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Transparent communication: Early involvement of local communities throughout the planning process
Moderator:
Jacqueline Plant
Partner
Norton Rose Fulbright
Panelist:
Adam Mitchell
Head of Approvals
Southerly Ten
Marita Giles
Environment and Approvals Manager
Corio Generation
Sibylle Giraud
VP Wind, Civil Aviation and Environmental Practise
Robin Radar Systems
Natalie Collard
Chief Executive Officer
Farmers for Climate Action
Darren McCubbin
Chief Executive Officer
Gippsland Climate Change Network
Jack Redpath
Nature and Renewables Campaigner
Australian Conservation Foundation
Martine Holberton
Director, Renewables
The Energy Charter
Toby Kent
Chief Executive Officer
Infrastructure Sustainability Council
17:35 - 17:40
05 mins
Closing Address by Chair
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