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Informa Australia will host the First Nations & The Energy Transition Forum, held 5-6 December 2024 at the Double Tree by Hilton Perth Waterfront. Join and connect with your colleagues, contacts and industry for this unique networking and shared learning opportunity.

First Nations & The Energy Transition Forum is a key gathering addressing energy security and exploring the role First Nations communities have in the Australia’s transition to clean energy. This event will focus on the upcoming Federal government’s First Nations Clean Energy Strategy, highlighting potential impacts on policy and funding, as well as showcasing best practices for effective collaboration.

Bringing 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.

Topics will include:

• Government role and initiatives
• Economic return, investments, incentives and opportunities
• The upcoming Federal government’s First Nations Clean Energy Strategy and its potential impact on federal policy and funding
• 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