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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
Still have a question?
General Information & Registration
Customer Service
+61 (0) 2 9080 4307
[email protected]
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
[email protected]