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Day 2 – Strategic Summit

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
17 July, 2025
09:00-18:00
09:00-17:30
10:00-16:30
17:30-19:00
19:00-21:00
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10:00-15:20
10:00-12:00
16:00-17:30
18 July, 2025
09:00-17:40
09:00-16:30
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09:30-16:30
09:30-16:00
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2025 STRATEGIC SUMMIT AGENDA

DAY 2   18 Morning | Viewpoints: Offshore Wind Commercialization

09:00 - 09:05

05 mins

Welcome by Chair

09:05 - 09:15

10 mins

[Regulatory View] Policy Considerations for Commercial Offshore Wind

09:15 - 10:05

50 mins

[Panel] Streamlining the Commercialisation of Offshore Wind Projects

  • Learn of regulations and permitting process

  • Pricing mechanism to grid

  • Environmental impact assessment

  • Engaging communities and stakeholders to gain support and ensure social acceptance

  • Capital Inputs

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 Planning and Construction of Offshore Wind Farms

  • Comprehensive planning for the construction phase

  • Upgrade ports for efficient assembly and logistics of offshore components

  • Availability and capability of vessels and platforms for installation and maintenance

  • Reliable cable solutions for power from offshore turbines to grid

  • Involving local support

Matt Thorpe
Chief Executive Officer
Port of Hastings

Keith Wilks
Chief Executive Officer
Southern Ports Authority

Marco Kanaar
General Manager Offshore Installation APAC
DEME

Lunch & Networking Break

DAY 2   18 Afternoon | Maintaining and Managing Onshore Assets

14:00 - 14:50

50 mins

[Panel] Optimising Performance - Realising Sustained Growth Through Smart Planning and Optimal Operations 

  • Advanced forecasting accurate resource management

  • Implementing smart maintenance and monitoring systems to maximize the performance

  • Key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement and growth

  • Wind farm layout design and cybersecurity

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

  • Assessment and mitigation of ecological impacts of wind farms

  • How to protect local wildlife and habitats

  • Transparent communication: Early involvement of local communities throughout the planning process

Adam Mitchell
Head of Approvals
Southerly Ten

Darren McCubbin
Chief Executive Officer
Gippsland Climate Change Network

Marita Giles
Environment and Approvals Manager
Corio Generation

17:35 - 17:40

05 mins

Closing Address by Chair 

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