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First Nations & The Energy Transition Forum

Partnering and collaborating with First Nations to achieve Australia’s Net Zero targets

12-13 June 2025 | Stamford Plaza Brisbane

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overview

First Nations & The Energy Transition Forum is a key gathering addressing energy security and exploring the role First Nations communities have in Australia’s transition to clean energy. This event brings together industry and community leaders to discuss challenges and opportunities that will drive the path towards net zero while providing a valuable opportunity for attendees to learn about the latest insights and best practices to engage and benefit First Nations communities through partnerships to achieve project success.

Key topics that will be covered include:

  • Government role and initiatives
  • Economic return, investments, incentives and opportunities
  • Best practices for effective collaboration, including building trust, transparency, and communication
  • International and national case studies of successful partnership initiatives for new energy infrastructure projects, highlighting the challenges and opportunities involved
  • Community-led renewable energy projects in First Nations communities
  • Partnerships between First Nations communities and clean energy organisations
  • Sustaining energy security and addressing challenges faced by First Nations communities
  • Mitigating impacts on culturally significant areas and ensuring Traditional Owners’ engagement in energy projects
  • Transitioning from diesel reliance to solar panels and microgrids in remote First Nations communities
  • Exploring benefit-sharing opportunities such as job creation and project equity

Speakers

Matt Moncrieff

First Nations Engagement Manager, ACCIONA Energia

Dominic Luddy

Community & Stakeholder Engagement Manager, ACCIONA Energia

Cassie Farrell

Social Legacy Manager, Transgrid

Bianca Graham

First Nations Manager, Windlab

Kath Hawkins

Stakeholder and Permitting Manager, Hydrostor

Nicole Courtman

Special Counsel, Marrawah Law

William Smiley Johnstone

Aboriginal Engagement Advisor

Emma Garlett

Director, Garlett Group

David Parker AM

Chair, Clean Energy Regulator

Dane Thomas

Manager of Isolated Networks, Energy Queensland

Dr Attilio Pigneri

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, The Hydrogen Utility (H2U)

Louie Trajkoski

Senior Director, Investment Senior representative, NAIF

Dana Boxall

Community and Delivery Services, Powerlink

Tommy Hicks

Head of Culture and Community, Indigenous Energy Australia

Hanna Gustavson

Director of Tenders, Stride Renewables

Kayla Cartledge

Director | First Peoples’ Energy Transition, Energy Group, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Kath Elliott

Head of Stakeholder Engagement and Community Relations, Corporate Relations & Community, Squadron Energy

Rosie King

Director, Partnerships & Engagement, Energy Estate

Lily Mitchell

Legal Director, AEMC

Rachelle Cooper Kulkarni

Head of Impact and Innovation, Indigenous Energy Australia

Mitch Shannon

Director, Pollination Group

Shai Richardson

First Nations Officer | REZ Commercial | Transmission, Development and Growth, Ausgrid

Mark deWeerd

Director, Kyma Group Pty Ltd

Mark Lindsay

Head of Community Stakeholder Engagement, Marinus Link

Jodana Anglesey

A/GM Stakeholder Relations & Communications, and Manager, Social Impact, AEMO Services

Uncle Lloyd Hood

Kurnai Elder, First Peoples Engagement Advisor, Marinus Link

Dan Raymond

Director of Projects, Sunshine Hydro Pty Ltd

Christopher Marchesi

Special Counsel, Gilbert + Tobin

Lani Johns

General Manager, Indigenous Energy Australia

Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities

Reconnect and re-engage with your industry peers at the First Nations & The Energy Transition Forum.

There are many opportunities for networking including social events such as networking drinks, refreshment breaks and lunches, making this not just a conference… but an all encompassing industry “experience”.

Event sponsorship or exhibiting will allow your organisation to:

  • Build relationships with potential and existing clients
  • Generate leads from a high-level, targeted audience
  • Close sales in a more personal manner than via phone
  • Demonstrate your product in person
  • Network with the industry
  • Build brand awareness

To see what is on offer please contact:
Megan Rogulski
+61 (2) 9080 4334
[email protected]

Interviews

The Value of Native Title in Australia’s Energy Transition


Windlab’s Approach to Engaging With Traditional Owners


First Nations Perspectives in Australia’s Clean Energy Transition

Insights

Why being curious is the best way to engage communities
Between 2019-2023, it is estimated that 23 percent of project failures were the product of poor stakeholder management; and, for projects that survive community pushback, there can be hiccups, delays and challenges down the track when seeking further approvals. Read more >>

Event Code Of Conduct

We want everyone who comes to our events to have a great experience. This code explains our expectations and rules, which includes general good practice behaviour, and how to report anything witnessed or experienced that goes against them. Read our Event Code of Conduct here.

Sustainability

Our Commitment to Sustainability

In Australia, we are committed to running our events in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Across Informa Connect we are focusing on the short and long-term sustainability impacts we have on customers and colleagues alongside the communities we work in.

We recognise that it’s not just about the way we produce our events and products but recognising that we have a role to play in providing a space to work in partnership together with our markets to inspire the sustainable development of the industries we serve.

To read more on our latest sustainability reports and Faster Forward initiatives – click here.

when & where

12 - 13 Jun 2025

Stamford Plaza Brisbane
39 Edward St
Brisbane City QLD 4000
+61 (07) 3221 1999


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contact

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General Information & Registration
Customer Service
+61 (0) 2 9080 4307
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Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities
Megan Rogulski
+61 (2) 9080 4334
[email protected]

Speaking Enquiries
Aya Mersal
+61 (2) 9080 4338
[email protected]

Marketing & Media Enquiries
Libbie Sinclair
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